The Barcelona defender will be one of the best in his position at the tournament.
Jordi Alba – Spain – Will face Czech Republic, Turkey, and Croatia
HITC Sport writers have compiled a list of the top 50 players at Euro 2016, assessing players from across the 24 countries taking part at this summer’s tournament.
Coming in at number 39 is Spain and Barcelona’s Jordi Alba, after years of consistent performances at club level.
The top players at Euro 2016 1-50: Read the entire list
International record: 42 Caps, 6 Goals, UEFA European Championship winner 2012
2015/16: Alba has had yet another brilliant season with Barcelona. The left-back was, as always, an ever-present in the Barca first-team – featuring in 44 games for the club across all competitions.
Alba did not manage a goal this season but did bag six assists in La Liga as Barca won Spain’s premier competition once again.
| Position | Team | Goal Assist | Total Att Assist | Accurate Cross | Interception | Won Tackle | Appearances | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordi Alba | DF | Barcelona | 1 | 15 | 4 | 12 | 9 | 9 |
Euro memories:
Alba will have fond memories of the European Championships. Four years ago he was the undoubted left-back of the tournament as Spain won in Poland and Ukraine.
He even bagged himself a goal, finishing off a sweeping move as Spain demolished Italy in the final 4-0 and win his first international tournament.
Could he be in the Premier League next season?
Alba would be mad to leave Barcelona, surely?
However, Pep Guardiola is heading to Manchester City and helped him become the player he is at the Nou Camp.
Manchester City are desperate for a new left-back this summer and Alba could be the perfect candidate if he could be lured away from his beloved Barca.
But if one man can, it would be the new City boss Guardiola.
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