A track record as long as the arm for Jordi Alba.
The 33-year-old Spanish defender has 16 trophies in his cupboard, and not the least.
The left side, trained in Catalonia, then passed through Valencia, notably has five Spanish champion titles and a Champions League.
He also won the Euro in 2012 with La Roja.
Ten years later, the Barcelonnais will play his third World Cup.
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Jordi Alba then wants to take advantage of this year 2022 to do a double blow and win two major trophies that he lacks in his collection.
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I was lucky enough to win all the titles, with the exception of the Europa League and the World Cup, and I hope to do so this year
" explains the defender trained at Barça, then returned to the club in 2012 , in remarks relayed by Marca.
At 33, his selection is a half-surprise.
In Qatar, he will compete with Jose Gaya.
The two full-backs were favored over Marcos Alonso and Alejandro Balde, both teammates of Jordi Alba at Barca.
The latter then measures his chance of competing in a new World Cup.
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I had the dream of being a professional footballer, but I never imagined playing a World Cup.
And even less the third.
I am very happy.
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Veteran of this team, the former Valencia (2008-2012) takes his role very seriously. “
Helping the youngest players
, concedes Jordi Alba.
There is a mix of young and old.
Due to age and matches, I am one of the captains.
I will try to help as much as possible.
Whether I play or not, I will be available for the team.
I think in the end we have to show it on the pitch, but if I don't play, leave.
You have to be a good teammate.
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