FC Barcelona’s legend, Jordi Alba, leaves the club as a professional football player. Jordi Alba has been playing for Barcelona as a left-back from 2012–2023.
His contribution to the club has been remarkable. However, his dedication and loyalty have also been noticed by Barcelona fans.
A spectacular career that saw him win 19 major trophies has come to an end for the fullback. In 458 appearances, he has scored 19 goals and provided 91 assists, which is a significant amount for the position he plays.
Jordi Alba began his career In the Blaugrana youth system, playing as a midfielder, occasionally even as an attacking midfielder. He went to Unió Esportiva Cornellà, a tiny neighborhood team, to play youth football.
He was signed by Valencia two years later, and it was then that he began to excel in the unfamiliar position of left back, eventually earning Spain international appearances and even scoring a goal in the Euro 2012 championship game. Soon after, he received a call instructing him to go back to FC Barcelona.
Jordi Alba is known for his spectacular pace and speed, which also enhance his ability to counter opponents, and will always be remembered for the uncanny click he had with Messi, who is currently at Paris Saint-Germain.
One can always tell when Jordi Alba begins to zoom in on the area of the opposition that something major is going to occur, that is seen in his 91 assists.