David Alaba

Alaba's current-season form is up 60% on last season (Season 5→8), while his Rating eased 23→14. His peak season for form remains 2021/22 (Season 47).

Domestic career

Season	Club	Apps	G	A	Match	RTG	Season
2025/26	Real Madrid · 2nd	11	0	0	6.84	14	8
2024/25	Real Madrid · 2nd	12	0	0	6.71	23	5
2023/24	Real Madrid · 1st	15	0	1	7.14	35	31
2022/23	Real Madrid · 2nd	26	1	3	6.85	47	26
2021/22	Real Madrid · 1st	30	2	3	7.01	58	47

Domestic-league totals per season. RTG = Field Insider Rating (potential / ceiling); Season = age-blind form that year. 12 earlier seasons and 2 youth-team spells in the full career.

Austria · international

Side	Apps	G
Austria	111	14
Austria U21	5	0
Austria U19	5	1

Career caps & goals — tournament breakdown in the full career.

Scout report

Experienced headCentral defender

D. Alaba is a 34-year-old central defender at Real Madrid, rated 14.1 overall by Field Insider's model. A seasoned veteran, he has been a fringe squad member this season (12.5% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.1 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Alaba.

On the season, Alaba graded 8 for current form (age-blind), on 2 clean sheets and 2.103 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 5 → 8). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2021/22.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 14. At 34 Alaba is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 4.7 reflects that trajectory.

From the career report

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Past his 2021/22 peak — the recent trend is downward, so buyers are paying for what's left, not what was.

Peak: 2021/22Trending downInjury-hit 2025/26

14.1

Ratingi

below regular-starter level

7.9

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

12.5%

Minutes

limited game time

2.1

Def. actions / 90

moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Real Madrid finished 2nd of 20 · a title-challenging side

Apps

2.1

Def. / 90

Tackles

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Interceptions

Clean sheets

2.1 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 2 clean sheets across 11 appearances. Behind a title-challenging side (2nd of 20) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume.

Strengths

Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 95.5/100).

Watch points

Game time. Only 12.5% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
Age curve. At 34, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

Rated 14.1 overall — below regular-starter level. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.1 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.6× and falling).

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %12.5%

Available fixtures38 of 38

Goals / 900

Assists / 900

Goal contribution / 900

Defensive actions / 902.103

Player flow

Goal involvements0

Cards / 900.21

Season-by-season progression

Rating (potential)Season (form)

Value & potential by age

Market valueRating

Solid = now · dashed = projected

The gold line is market value — an index (not €) blending rating, age and league. It climbs through the early 20s, peaks around ages 23–27 (~16), then tapers with age. At 34, Alaba sits on 4.7, past its peak and easing. The blue line is Alaba's projected Rating — 14.1 today — recomputed at each age, so it follows the same rise-and-fall as a career matures and declines. Solid = up to today; dashed = projected.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among centre-backs in the La Liga with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals0

Passing

Assists0

Defending

Tackles5

Blocks5

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards1

Red cards0

Transfer history

Free agentJun 2026 – nowFree

Real MadridJul 2021 – Jun 2026Free

Bayern München(back from loan)Jul 2011 – Jul 2021

1899 Hoffenheim(on loan)Jan 2011 – Jul 2011

Bayern Münchenuntil Jan 2011

About D. Alaba

David Olatukunbo Alaba is a 34-year-old centre-back who plays for Real Madrid, born on June 24, 1992 in Wien, standing 180 cm tall. He is from Austria. Real Madrid currently sit 4th of 20 in the La Liga.

This season

In the current season, D. Alaba has made 11 appearances with 0 goals and 0 assists across 428 minutes, with 1 yellow card.

D. Alaba's next match is on October 10, 2026, when Real Madrid face Villarreal at home in the La Liga.

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates D. Alaba at 14.1 with a Season form score of 7.9. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

His honours include 48 career titles — among them the Super Cup and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup. Full list in the career record.

Career

Across 17 recorded seasons, D. Alaba has totalled 423 club appearances with 28 goals and 20 assists for 4 different clubs. His busiest campaign came in 2016/17, with 32 appearances for Bayern München.

D. Alaba's career has also included time at Bayern München and 1899 Hoffenheim.

On the international stage, D. Alaba has represented Austria, Austria U21, Austria U19 — 121 caps and 15 goals in our records.

Transfer news

→ UdineseRumoured

Udinese close in on David Alaba deal

90%

will it happen

A D. Alaba move to Udinese is gathering pace — 5 reports describe concrete progress (fee, terms or medical). The reporting is well-sourced (100% credibility), led by Fabrizio Romano (X/official posts), putting it at roughly 90% to complete.

100% credibility·11 reports·led by Fabrizio Romano (X/official posts)

The reports (11)

Mixed reliability · 58%Sky Sport (Italy)ConcreteNamed source
Udinese are set to sign David Alaba from the free-agent market; medicals in progress and club used a social 'chair' hint to signal the move.
Udinese are set to sign David Alaba from the free-agent market; medicals in progress and club used a social 'chair' hint to signal the move.
Mixed reliability · 62%Gianluca Di Marzio
Agreement reached with Udinese; David Alaba is undergoing medicals today before signing as a free agent.
Agreement reached with Udinese; David Alaba is undergoing medicals today before signing as a free agent.
Trusted source · 95%Fabrizio Romano (X/official posts)ConcreteNamed source
Udinese have reached a verbal agreement with David Alaba and he is in Italy for medical tests before signing.
Udinese have reached a verbal agreement with David Alaba and he is in Italy for medical tests before signing.
Mixed reliability · 53%Gazzetta dello SportConcreteNamed source
Udinese have agreed terms with David Alaba (free agent) and the club teased the move on social media; medicals under way.
Udinese have agreed terms with David Alaba (free agent) and the club teased the move on social media; medicals under way.
Mixed reliability · 61%Football-ItaliaConcreteNamed source
Udinese dropped a social-media hint after Fabrizio Romano reported a verbal agreement; Alaba is set to sign after medicals.
Udinese dropped a social-media hint after Fabrizio Romano reported a verbal agreement; Alaba is set to sign after medicals.
Mixed reliability · 54%Goal
Udinese have reached a verbal agreement with David Alaba (svincolato); the club posted a 'white chair' hint and medicals are ongoing.
Udinese have reached a verbal agreement with David Alaba (svincolato); the club posted a 'white chair' hint and medicals are ongoing.
Trusted source · 85%Sky Sport (calciomercato feature / Di Marzio link)ConcreteNamed source
Udinese have a verbal agreement with ex-Real Madrid defender David Alaba; he is at Villa Stuart for medical checks ahead of signing.
Udinese have a verbal agreement with ex-Real Madrid defender David Alaba; he is at Villa Stuart for medical checks ahead of signing.
Mixed reliability · 50%Sport Mediaset (Italy)
Udinese are close to signing David Alaba after reaching a verbal agreement; the club hinted at the move on social channels.
Udinese are close to signing David Alaba after reaching a verbal agreement; the club hinted at the move on social channels.
Mixed reliability · 63%TuttoUdineseNamed source
Udinese have reached a verbal agreement with David Alaba and appear set to confirm his signing following medicals.
Udinese have reached a verbal agreement with David Alaba and appear set to confirm his signing following medicals.
Trusted source · 85%LiveScore (report quoting Romano/club social)
Udinese posted a 'white chair' social post after Fabrizio Romano's exclusive that Alaba had an agreement with the club; confirmation expected.
Udinese posted a 'white chair' social post after Fabrizio Romano's exclusive that Alaba had an agreement with the club; confirmation expected.
Trusted source · 83%A Bola (Portugal)
Portuguese outlet reporting Udinese secured David Alaba (free agent) after the club's social hint and Romano's report.
Portuguese outlet reporting Udinese secured David Alaba (free agent) after the club's social hint and Romano's report.

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Output in context · Real Madrid finished 2nd of 20 · a title-challenging side

Strengths

Watch points

Outlook

Per 90 & availability

Player flow

Season-by-season progression

Value & potential by age

Season statistics

Shooting

Passing

Defending

Yellow/red cards

Transfer history

About D. Alaba

This season

Field Insider's view

Career

Transfer news

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Career

Per 90 & availability

Player flow

Season-by-season progression

Value & potential by age

Transfer history

About D. Alaba

This season

Field Insider's view

Career

Transfer news

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