Jordi Alba
Former Defender
Miami Connection
Jordi Alba elevated Inter Miami CF's performance, helping secure the 2023 Leagues Cup title and reaching the 2025 MLS Cup final, boosting the team's profile in South Florida. His presence alongside Messi drew massive fan attendance and global attention to Miami's soccer scene. Recognized as the club's Defensive MVP in 2025, he left a legacy of defensive solidity and attacking contributions in Major League Soccer.
About
Jordi Alba began his career at Barcelona's youth system but was released, later rising through Cornellà and Valencia before returning to Barcelona in 2012, where he secured 16 major honors including five La Liga titles and a UEFA Champions League. In 2023, he joined Inter Miami CF on a contract extended multiple times, playing alongside Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets. Key highlights with Inter Miami include scoring in the 2023 Leagues Cup semi-final and final win, plus his first MLS regular-season goal against LAFC. Alba was named Inter Miami's Defensive Player of the Year for 2025. He announced his retirement on October 7, 2025, with his final match in the MLS Cup championship victory over Vancouver Whitecaps FC on December 6, 2025.