The 29-year-old Austrian defender David Alaba is known as one of the top successful players in modern-day football. The former Bayern Munich and present Real Madrid footballer has now managed to win 10 successive first division leagues in the last 10 years.
While David Alaba started his football at a very young age, he showed his talent in the youth teams for SV Aspern, Austria Wien and the German club Bayern Munich. He also represented Austrian youth teams of various age-level.
When Alaba made his senior club debut for Bayern Munich under the manager of Louis Van Gaal in early 2010 at the age of 17 years, seven months and 17 days, he was then the joint youngest player to debut for The FCB.
Alaba is a popular centre-back. However, he has also the ability to play crucial roles as the left-back or central midfielder. Alaba adapts to the situation very quickly as he is always ready to put a crucial impact on his team.
David Alaba – 27 trophies for Bayern Munich and 2 trophies for Real Madrid
In Bayern Munich, Alaba won a total of 27 trophies, including 10 Bundesliga trophies, two UEFA Champions League titles and two FIFA Club World Cup trophies. During his spending more than a decade in the senior Bayern Munich team, Alaba also experienced two trebles, both with the UCL trophies.
After experiencing nine consecutive German Bundesliga titles, David Alaba moved to the Spanish club Real Madrid in 2021 summer. The Austrian has carried on his trophy-winning skills to his new club as The Whites have already won two trophies in the ongoing season after they had the trophy-less experience in the 2020/21 season.
Since he arrived in the Madrid-based club, Los Blancos have won the Supercopa de España 2021/22 and also secured the La Liga 2021/22 trophy. The eight-time Austrian Footballer of the Year award winner Alaba has recorded the 10th consecutive first division title after recently winning his first Spanish La Liga title. They are also fighting in the UEFA Champions League 2021/22 semi-finals.
David Alaba is enjoying his time in Real Madrid as he has already played 45 matches for this club in his first season. Alaba has also carried on his goal-scoring record in 12 consecutive seasons for his clubs as the Austrian has scored three goals this season (two in La Liga and one in UCL). Moreover, he has also marked his name in four assists of this season.
David Alaba’s club trophy cabinet in his senior career
Tournament | Based on | Team(s) | Number of trophies |
UEFA Champions League | Europe | Bayern Munich | 2 |
UEFA Super Cup | Europe | Bayern Munich | 2 |
FIFA Club World Cup | World | Bayern Munich | 2 |
Bundesliga | Germany | Bayern Munich | 10 |
DFB-Pokal | Germany | Bayern Munich | 6 |
DFL-Supercup | Germany | Bayern Munich | 5 |
La Liga | Spain | Real Madrid | 1 |
Supercopa de España | Spain | Real Madrid | 1 |