2026David Alaba - Miniature Sheet

A maestro with the ball

With the new “Sport” series, Austrian Post is celebrating outstanding Austrian athletes from various disciplines. The series is kicking off with David Alaba, Austria’s most successful footballer of all time.

David Alaba was born in Vienna in 1992 and started his footballing career with SV Aspern in Vienna’s Donaustadt district. In 2002 he moved to FK Austria Wien, and in 2008 to FC Bayern Munich. After a brief spell on loan to TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, he rejoined Bayern Munich, remaining with them until 2021. From July 2021 until the summer of 2026, he played for Real Madrid, the “Kings of Europe”. Alaba debuted with the Austrian national team in 2009 at the age of 17, leading the team onto the pitch as its captain for the first time in 2017. His successes include winning various national championships as well as a total of four UEFA Champions League wins with Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. With his normal position previously being left back, Alaba now mostly plays as a central defender. In the national team, he wears the number 8 jersey. He is left-footed and is regarded as a multi-talented and tactically strong defender.

David Alaba has already been crowned Austrian footballer of the year on ten occasions. His discipline, ambition and mental strength make him a great sportsman, while fans and team- mates value his modesty and his leadership qualities. The combination of his successful international career and his personality make David Alaba a good role model for many young athletes.