David Alaba
Austria
DEF
Age
33
Appearances
0
Tackles won
0
About David Alaba
David Alaba is one of Ralf Rangnick's 26 for the 2026 World Cup, a defender in the Austria squad. The Real Madrid man is 33 at kick-off and valued at around €3.50m, a former Austria youth international and his country's captain.
Austria were drawn in Group J with Argentina, Algeria and Jordan. They open against Jordan at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on 16 June, then meet Argentina at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on 22 June and Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on 27 June. Austria reached the finals by winning UEFA Group H, qualifying on 18 November 2025.
Austria were drawn in Group J with Argentina, Algeria and Jordan. They open against Jordan at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on 16 June, then meet Argentina at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on 22 June and Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on 27 June. Austria reached the finals by winning UEFA Group H, qualifying on 18 November 2025.
World Cup 2026 Stats
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Playing Style
A centre-back who was once one of the world's best left-backs, Alaba captains Austria and plays for La Liga club Real Madrid. He is left-footed and stands 1.80 m. He has played 424 minutes this season, and at 33 he is part of Ralf Rangnick's plans for the 2026 group stage.
World Cup History
This is David Alaba's first senior World Cup. Ralf Rangnick named the captain in Austria's 26 with no finals appearances on his long record, so he reaches the tournament still missing this one stage. For a player of his standing, the World Cup is the gap a decorated career has yet to fill.
National Team
Austria
Tier 4
£10m
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Goal Rush Impact
A multiple Champions League winner with Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, Alaba brings by far the most pedigree in this group, his 113 caps and 15 goals at international level a striking attacking record from the back. Austria themselves line up in Tier 4 at £10m.
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Alaba at the 2026 World Cup
Alaba is a confirmed defender in Ralf Rangnick's Austria squad for the 2026 World Cup, in the side opening its Group J campaign in June.
Picking Austria in Goal Rush
Austria carry a Tier 4 billing of £10m as a team. They were drawn in Group J.
David Alaba World Cup 2026 FAQs
Austria carry a Tier 4 billing of £10m as a lower-tier team pick. Jordan are first up for them, and the slot reflects Austria as a side rather than one player.
Alaba lines up as a defender for Austria. His club is Real Madrid, and Ralf Rangnick has placed him in the national-team squad for the 2026 World Cup.
No. With no senior World Cup behind him, Alaba reaches his first finals in 2026, his place confirmed by Ralf Rangnick.
Alaba's club is Real Madrid. Named among Austria's defenders in the final 26, he goes into a Group J campaign that opens against Jordan in mid-June.
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