Biography
Who is David Alaba?
Early life
David Alaba was born in Vienna, Austria, on June 24, 1992. His father is George Alaba, and he has a sister named Rose Alaba. He holds Austrian nationality and grew up in the local district of Donaustadt. As a young boy, he started his football path with SV Aspern before joining the youth setup of Austria Wien when he was ten years old. He quickly progressed through the ranks of the club, eventually making it to the first-team substitutes' bench for an Austrian Bundesliga match in April 2008. He also made appearances for the Austria Wien reserve team before moving abroad.
Career highlights
David Alaba established a strong club career, primarily spending over a decade with Bayern Munich. He made over four hundred appearances for the German club and won twenty-seven distinct honours. These achievements include ten Bundesliga titles and two UEFA Champions League titles in 2013 and 2020. During his time in Germany, he played under various managers and adapted from a left-back into a reliable centre-back during an injury crisis in the 2019-20 season. His adaptability helped secure a second continental treble for the club.
International career and awards
David Alaba has been a vital part of the Austria national team since his youth levels. He played for the under-17, under-19, and under-21 squads before earning his senior debut in October 2009 against France. This milestone made him the second youngest player to play for the senior national team and the youngest in their history at the time. He has since earned over one hundred and ten caps and represented his country at major international tournaments including UEFA Euro 2016, Euro 2020, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Personal life and height
David Alaba stands at a height of 180 centimetres. His family background includes his father George Alaba and his sister Rose Alaba. He holds the Cancer zodiac sign, born on June 24 in Vienna. Throughout his professional career, he has worn prominent shirt numbers, including number 27 during his early days at Bayern Munich and number 4 at Real Madrid.
Birthday and age
David Alaba was born on June 24, 1992, which makes David 34 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. David shares the date with 68 other famous people.
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