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David Alaba

Austria · Modern defender · $2 on $10 budget

💰 Is David Alaba worth $2?

Bargain — gives you $8 for the rest. Perfect for filling a balanced squad.

Signature: Position-flexible champion

Did you know? Fun fact: 6 defenders are cheaper than David Alaba at the $2 tier.

📖 About David Alaba

Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. Two Champions Leagues at two clubs. Left back, center back, or central midfielder. Free kick specialist.

David Alaba dominated the 2010s — the Messi-Ronaldo decade. Solid pairing for any GOAT lineup.

📊 Quick stats — David Alaba

$2
Price
Defender
Position
Modern
Era
🇦🇹
Austria
4
Cheaper defenders
4
Pricier defenders

🏆 Career highlights

🏆 Champions League title(s)

📋 Build a $10 squad with David Alaba (cheapest XI)

Auto-generated cheapest possible squad that includes David Alaba.

DEFDavid Alaba$2
Total$5/10

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🎮 David Alaba TenDollarPick stats (FIFA-style)

Derived from price tier, position, and era. Not official FIFA but a useful $10-game proxy.

81
Overall
76
Pace
66
Shooting
76
Passing
69
Dribbling
81
Defending
80
Physical

🎯 Playstyle — how David Alaba actually plays

David Alaba is a tactically polished operator — a reads the game two passes ahead, never loses possession in own half.

In a $10 4-3-3 setup, David Alaba is one of 4 defenders sharing the back line. The trade-off at $2: exceptional value, lets you afford one or two GOATs above.

⚔️ David Alaba vs his rivals at $2

Same position, similar price, different nation — who do you pick?

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With $8 left, these are the most expensive players you could still afford alongside David Alaba:

Lionel Messi

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Pele

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🧠 David Alaba in the $10 game — strategy guide

When to pick David Alaba: Reliable backbone. Goes with anything. The "safe pick" of your era.

When to avoid David Alaba: Almost never — at $2 David Alaba is a value pick. The only reason to skip is if you want a same-country bias and Austria isn't your theme.

Best formation for David Alaba: 5-3-2 (5 defenders = more slots) or 4-3-3 if you want balance.

🎲 David Alaba fan facts

❓ FAQ — David Alaba

Is David Alaba worth $2?

Bargain — gives you $8 for the rest. Perfect for filling a balanced squad.

Who can I pair with David Alaba in a $10 squad?

With $8 left, you can afford: Lionel Messi ($5), Cristiano Ronaldo ($5), Pele ($5), Diego Maradona ($5).

What position does David Alaba play?

David Alaba is a defender for Austria.

What is David Alaba famous for?

Position-flexible champion

Are there cheaper alternatives to David Alaba?

Yes: Presnel Kimpembe ($1), Ben White ($1), Kyle Walker ($1), Cha Du-ri ($1).

What era did David Alaba play in?

David Alaba is classified as Modern tier on TenDollarPick. David Alaba dominated the 2010s — the Messi-Ronaldo decade. Solid pairing for any GOAT lineup.

Did David Alaba win any major trophies?

Highlights: 🏆 Champions League title(s).

What FIFA-style overall would David Alaba have?

Based on our $2 tier and Modern classification, David Alaba would be roughly OVR 81.

Best formation to use David Alaba in?

5-3-2 (more defender slots) or 4-3-3 for balance.

Who are David Alaba's closest rivals?

Bobby Moore, Daniel Passarella, Gaetano Scirea.

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