David Albelda
Name: David Albelda
Nationality: Spanish
Date and Place of Birth: Born September 1, 1977 in Alzira, Spain
Playing Position: Defensive Midfielder
Current Club:
Valencia (Spanish La Liga)
Club Career: 1995-present Valencia
International Career: 2001-present Spain
About David Albelda:
David Albelda Aliques was born on 1st September 1977 in Alzira, Spain and is currently well known as a capable and robust defensive midfielder for Valencia and the Spanish national side.
Albelda showed an emerging talent as a young footballer bringing him to the attention of various local clubs. In 1995 his potential was noticed by Spanish club side Valencia who immediately signed him up. Since this date Albelda has worked tirelessly as a member of the Valencia squad to emerge as one of the integral members of the first team.
Despite starting his career as a centre back Albelda has flourished in the defensive midfield role for Valencia making his presence felt as a strong tackler. Albelda’s strong leadership skills and commanding nature make him an influential member of the Valencia team and his insight makes him dangerous on the counter attack. Albelda is widely regarded as one of the best midfielders currently playing in the Spanish La Liga.
David Albelda plays his international football for the Spanish national side since first making his debut for the senior side in 2001. Albelda as a youth competed in the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship and secured a silver medal in the 2000 Summer Games in Sydney. Recently Albelda has been a key member of the Spanish squads that have competed in the 2002 and 2006 FIFA World Cups.
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