Deportivo Alavés is a Spanish professional club that plays in La Liga, the top division of Spanish football. The team is ranked third among the top-performing teams, behind Athletic Club of Bilbao and Real Sociedad of San Sebastián. At SportPesa, we cover teams’ daily activities, including match updates, results, and key moments for every match.
Deportivo Alavés was established on 23 January 1921 as Sport Friends Club. The club is located in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Álava. The team plays its domestic matches at Mendizorrotza Stadium, with a capacity of 19,840, and trains at other facilities in Ibaia.
Profile overview
The table below provides a profile overview of Deportivo Alavés.
| Category | Details |
| Club Name | Deportivo Alavés |
| Official Name | Deportivo Alavés, S.A.D. |
| Popular Nicknames | Babazorros, El Glorioso (The Glorious One), Los Albiazules (The Blue-and-Whites) |
| Year Founded | 23 January 1921 |
| Original Name | Sport Friend’s Club |
| Home Stadium | Campo de fútbol de Mendizorroza |
| Stadium Capacity | 19,840 spectators |
| Ownership Group | Baskonia-Alavés Group |
| Club President | Alfonso Fernández de Trocóniz |
| Head Coach | Quique Sánchez Flores |
| Competition | La Liga |
| 2024–25 League Finish | 15th place in La Liga |
| Official Website | Deportivo Alavés Official Website |
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History of Deportivo Alavés
Here, we are going to learn more about Deportivo Alavés’ history from its formation to today. We will see it go down and up in moments. The section below provides more information about the team’s background.
Early history and foundation
Alavés was established in 1920 as Sport Friends Club. On 23 January 1921, the team was renamed as Deportivo Alavés, S.A.D., which is considered the official foundation date.
Rise to La Liga
Alavés earned promotion from the Segunda División to La Liga in 1929–30, becoming the first team to win promotion. This was to last for 3 years.
Historic UEFA Cup final in 2001
Los Albiazules had a memorable run in the 2000–01 UEFA Cup, beating strong teams like Inter Milan and 1. FC Kaiserslautern is on its way to the final. They reached the final against Liverpool FC, where they lost 5–4 after extra time and a golden goal. Despite the defeat, this remains the club’s greatest achievement in European football history and a key moment in their legacy.
Financial difficulties and rebuilding
Deportivo Alavés faced serious financial problems and instability after its demotion, including debt issues and changes in ownership that affected the club’s performance. The situation improved when José Antonio Querejeta took over, helping to stabilize the club and rebuild its structure. In 2013, they returned to the Segunda División as champions, and later secured promotion back to La Liga in 2016 after winning the second tier.
Return to success and Copa del Rey Final
On 7 February 2017, El Glorioso secured a place in the 2017 Copa del Rey Final after knocking out Celta de Vigo in the semi-finals. The team went head-to-head with Barca, which won 3-1.
Recent seasons and future Goa
Babazorros were demoted in the 2021–22 season after losing a key match, ending their six-year stay in La Liga. The club responded strongly by winning promotion back to La Liga the following season, clinching the play-off final victory against Levante. Their main goal now is to stay consistent in the top division and build long-term stability in future seasons.
Deportivo Alavés results
Deportivo Alavés results show the team’s latest scores, match outcomes, and performance in La Liga. The club’s most recent match was Alaves vs Barcelona, where the team won 1-0. The table below highlights the latest matches and results for quick and easy updates.
| Category | Fixtures | Result | Date Played |
| LaLiga | Alaves vs Barcelona | 1–0 | 13 May 2026 |
| Elche vs Alaves | 1–1 | 09 May 2026 | |
| Alaves vs Athletic Bilbao | 2–4 | 02 May 2026 | |
| Alaves vs Mallorca | 2–1 | 25 April 2026 | |
| Real Madrid vs Alaves | 2–1 | 21 April 2026 | |
| Real Sociedad vs Alavés | 3–3 | 11 April 2026 | |
| Alaves vs Osasuna | 2–2 | 05 April 2026 | |
| Celta Vigo vs Alaves | 3–4 | 22 March 2026 | |
| Alaves vs Villarreal | 1–1 | 13 March 2026 | |
| Valencia vs Alaves | 2–3 | 08 March 2026 |
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Deportivo Alavés fixtures
Deportivo Alavés fixtures list the team’s upcoming La Liga games. The most recent fixture shows Alaves will face Oviedo on 17 MAY 2026. The table below lists the latest games in order, including competition, fixture, date scheduled, and kick-off time.
| Category | Fixture | Date Scheduled | Time |
| LaLiga | Oviedo vs Alaves | 17 May 2026 | 8:00 PM |
| Alaves vs Rayo Vallecano | 23 May 2026 | 10:00 PM |
Deportivo Alavés standings
Alavés are currently 16th in the La Liga with 40 points from their recent matches. Their latest performance shows strong competition as they continue pushing for a higher position in the league. The table below shows Alavés’ standings, points, and performance this season.
| Pos | Club | MP | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points | GF | GA | GD |
| 1 | Barcelona | 36 | 30 | 1 | 5 | 91 | 91 | 32 | 59 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 36 | 25 | 5 | 6 | 80 | 72 | 33 | 39 |
| 3 | Villarreal | 36 | 21 | 6 | 9 | 69 | 67 | 43 | 24 |
| 4 | Atlético Madrid | 36 | 20 | 6 | 10 | 66 | 60 | 39 | 21 |
| 5 | Betis | 36 | 14 | 15 | 7 | 57 | 56 | 44 | 12 |
| 6 | Celta Vigo | 36 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 50 | 51 | 47 | 4 |
| 7 | Getafe | 36 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 48 | 31 | 37 | -6 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad | 36 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 45 | 55 | 56 | -1 |
| 9 | Athletic Bilbao | 36 | 13 | 5 | 18 | 44 | 40 | 53 | -13 |
| 10 | Rayo Vallecano | 36 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 44 | 37 | 43 | -6 |
| 11 | Valencia | 36 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 43 | 39 | 51 | -12 |
| 12 | Sevilla | 36 | 12 | 7 | 17 | 43 | 46 | 58 | -12 |
| 13 | Osasuna | 36 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 42 | 43 | 47 | -4 |
| 14 | Espanyol | 36 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 42 | 40 | 53 | -13 |
| 15 | Girona | 36 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 40 | 38 | 53 | -15 |
| 16 | Alavés | 36 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 40 | 42 | 54 | -12 |
| 17 | Elche | 36 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 39 | 47 | 56 | -9 |
| 18 | Mallorca | 36 | 10 | 9 | 17 | 39 | 44 | 55 | -11 |
| 19 | Levante | 36 | 10 | 9 | 17 | 39 | 44 | 59 | -15 |
| 20 | Oviedo | 36 | 6 | 11 | 19 | 29 | 26 | 56 | -30 |
Deportivo Alavés players
The Deportivo Alavés squad is packed with talented players ready to compete in both domestic and La Liga survival. Explore the full player list below to get detailed information on all your favourite players.
| Pos | Player | Jersey No | Nationality | Market Value (€) |
| Goalkeepers | Antonio Sivera | 1 | Spain | €6.0M |
| Raúl Fernández | 13 | Spain | €0.2M | |
| Swiderski | 31 | Canada | €0.3M | |
| Montero | 33 | Spain | €0.3M | |
| Center Backs | Facundo Garcés | 2 | Malaysia | €4.0M |
| Jon Pacheco | 5 | Spain | €6.0M | |
| Ville Koski | 16 | Finland | €1.5M | |
| Right Backs | Jonny Otto | 17 | Spain | €1.5M |
| Nahuel Tenaglia | 14 | Argentina | €3.0M | |
| Víctor Parada | 24 | Spain | €2.0M | |
| Left Back | Youssef Enríquez | 3 | Morocco | €5.0M |
| Defensive Midfield | Ander Guevara | 6 | Spain | €2.5M |
| Central Midfields | Antonio Blanco | 8 | Spain | €7.5M |
| Carles Aleñá | 10 | Spain | €4.0M | |
| Denis Suárez | 4 | Spain | €3.0M | |
| Jon Guridi | 18 | Spain | €3.5M | |
| Pablo Ibáñez | 19 | Spain | €2.5M | |
| Calebe | 20 | Brazil | €2.0M | |
| Carlos Protesoni | 23 | Uruguay | €1.5M | |
| Left Wing | Abderrahmane Rebbach | 21 | Algeria | €1.5M |
| Center Forwards | Lucas Boyé | 15 | Argentina | €8.0M |
| Toni Martínez | 11 | Spain | €4.0M | |
| Mariano Díaz | 9 | Dominican Republic | €0.4M | |
| Ibrahim Diabate | 22 | Ivory Coast | €1.0M | |
| Right Wing | Diego Morcillo | 29 | Spain | €0.5M |
| Center Forward | Aitor Mañas | 34 | Spain | €0.5M |
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Deportivo Alavés players stats
The Deportivo stats show how each player is performing in La Liga. The table below highlights key details, including Alavé’s top scorers and top assists from the 2025-2026 season.
Top scorers
This table highlights the top ten scorers.
| Rank | Player | Nationality | Total Goals |
| 1 | Toni Martínez | Spain | 12 |
| 2 | Lucas Boyé | Argentina | 11 |
| 3 | Carlos Vicente | Spain | 5 |
| 4 | Antonio Blanco | Spain | 2 |
| 5 | Nahuel Tenaglia | Argentina | 2 |
| 6 | Ibrahim Diabaté | Ivory Coast | 2 |
| 7 | Pablo Ibáñez | Spain | 1 |
| 8 | Abderrahman Rebbach | Algeria | 1 |
| 9 | Ángel Pérez | Spain | 1 |
| 10 | Denis Suárez | Spain | 1 |
Top assists
The table gives information on the top ten assists.
| Rank | Player | Nationality | Total Assists |
| 1 | Carles Aleñá | Spain | 4 |
| 2 | Toni Martínez | Spain | 3 |
| 3 | Antonio Blanco | Spain | 3 |
| 4 | Abderrahman Rebbach | Algeria | 3 |
| 5 | Ángel Pérez | Spain | 3 |
| 6 | Víctor Parada | Spain | 3 |
| 7 | Denis Suárez | Spain | 2 |
| 8 | Lucas Boyé | Argentina | 1 |
| 9 | Pablo Ibáñez | Spain | 1 |
| 10 | Youssef Enriquez | Morocco | 1 |
Deportivo staff and managers
This table highlights Deportivo’s staff and managers and the roles they play in keeping the club active and in shape.
| Position | Name | Nationality |
| Head coach | Quique Sánchez Flores | Spain |
| Assistant coaches | Antonio Díaz | Spain |
| Santos Ramírez | Spain | |
| Goalkeeping coach | Javier Barbero | Spain |
| Fitness coaches | Óscar García | Spain |
| Nenad Njaradi | Serbia | |
| Analysts | Jon Zubillaga | Spain |
| Carlos Fernández | Spain | |
| Head of medical service | Alberto Fernández | Spain |
| Chief physiotherapist | Javier Pérez | Spain |
| Physiotherapist | Eneko Candal | Spain |
| Danel Etxeberria | Spain | |
| Raúl Gutiérrez | Spain | |
| Rehab fitness coaches | Iñigo Simón | Spain |
| Mario Pérez | Spain | |
| Nutritionist | Álex García | Spain |
| Team delegate | Lluís Codina | Spain |
| Material manager | David Yébenes | Spain |
| Staff | Jesús Pastor | Spain |
Deportivo Alavés honours and awards
The table below shows the team’s awards and achievements since its formation. It gives a complete overview of all Alavés titles and successes across various competitions.
| Category | Competition | Achievement | Titles | Years |
| Domestic | Copa del Rey | Runners-up | 1 | 2016–17 |
| Segunda División | Winners | 4 | 1929–30, 1953–54, 1997–98, 2015–16 | |
| Segunda División Play-offs | Winners | 1 | 2023 | |
| Segunda División B | Winners | 4 | 1992–93, 1993–94, 1994–95, 2012–13 | |
| Copa Federación de España | Winners | 1 | 1945–46 | |
| Tercera División | Winners | 6 | 1940–41, 1960–61, 1964–65, 1967–68, 1973–74, 1989–90 | |
| Regional | Biscay Championship | Winners | 1 | 1929–30 |
| Gipuzkoa Championship | Winners | 1 | 1938–39 | |
| European | UEFA Cup | Runners-up | 1 | 2000–01 |
Deportivo Alavés transfers
Alavés transfers for the 2025/26 season include new signees, departures, and their fees. At SportPesa, we give updates on the latest transfer news, including signed deals, alleged moves and the costs involved. The tables below show players in and out with their loan fees.
Players in
| Player | Nationality | Club From | Transfer Date | Fee |
| Ibrahim Diabaté | Ivory Coast | GAIS | 02 Feb 2026 | Loan |
| Gustavo Albarracín | Argentina | Huesca | 01 Feb 2026 | Return from loan |
| Jay Alejandro | Croatia | Istra 1961 | 01 Feb 2026 | Return from loan |
| Ville Koski | Finland | Istra 1961 | 31 Jan 2026 | Loan |
| Ángel Pérez | Spain | Huesca | 28 Jan 2026 | €1.0m |
| Sebastián Pino | Chile | Huachipato | 31 Dec 2025 | Return from loan |
| Xanet Olaiz | Spain | Raise | 01 Dec 2025 | Free transfer |
| Izei Hernández | Spain | Raise | 28 Nov 2025 | Free transfer |
| Denis Suárez | Spain | Villarreal | 29 Aug 2025 | Free agent |
Players out
| Player | Nationality | Club To | Transfer Date | Fee |
| Pablo García | Spain | San Ignacio | 05 Mar 2026 | Transfer |
| Gustavo Albarracín | Argentina | Istra 1961 | 04 Feb 2026 | Loan |
| Ander Sánchez | Spain | Aurrera de Vitoria | 01 Feb 2026 | Loan |
| Jay Alejandro | Croatia | CE Europa | 01 Feb 2026 | Free agent |
| Nikola Maras | Serbia | Mirandés | 30 Jan 2026 | Loan |
| Moussa Diarra | Mali | Anderlecht | 27 Jan 2026 | Loan |
| Carlos Vicente | Spain | Birmingham | 27 Jan 2026 | €8.0m |
| Hugo Novoa Ramos | Spain | Mirandés | 01 Sep 2025 | Loan |
| Gustavo Albarracín | Argentina | Huesca | 29 Aug 2025 | Loan |
| Julen Lartitegi | Spain | Arenas Getxo | 20 Aug 2025 | Loan |
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Latest news on Deportivo Alavés
Alavés news shows that Barcelona’s winning time is over. This is after Alaves defeated Barcelona 1-0 in the Spanish league (La Liga). Explore match reports, injuries, club updates, players’ interviews, transfer rumours and highlights with SportPesa.
FAQs about Deportivo Alavés
Who are Deportivo Alaves’ rivals?
Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad are Deportivo Alaves’ rivals.
Who owns Alavés FC?
Alavés FC is owned by the Baskonia-Alavés Group.
What is Alavés’ nickname?
Alavés nicknames are Babazorros or El Glorioso.
How big is Alavés’ stadium?
Estadio de Mendizorrotza has 19,840 seats, and its pitch size is 1065×8meters.
Conclusion
Deportivo Alavés shows that they are pulling up their socks after beating Barcelona. If the team maintains this consistency, Alavés’ La Liga standings will improve. Follow Deportivo Alavés results, fixtures, standings, squad, stats and transfers on SportPesa.