Jorge Alba Ramos, also known as Jordi Alba, is a Spanish professional football player who currently plays as a left-back for La Liga club Barcelona and for the Spanish national team. The player started his career at Barcelona, but he was released after being deemed too small. After joining Cornellà, he then moved to Valencia. It was in 2012 when he returned to Barcelona, where he has won sixteen major honors, including five La Liga titles, five Copas del Rey, and one UEFA Champions League.

After being selected by Spain three times in the youth team and scoring one goal, Alba made his senior debut for his country in 2011. The midfielder was an integral member of the UEFA Euro 2012 winning team and he also played in the squads at the World Cups in 2014 and 2018, as well as the European Championships in 2016 and 2020.

Jordi Alba Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Jorge Alba Ramos
Nick Name	• Squirrel • Moto GP
Age	34 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Christianity
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Aries
Born Place	L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
Date of Birth	21 March 1989
Nationality	Spanish
Residence	L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
Home Town	L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Horse Riding
Family
Mother’s Name	Maria Jose
Father’s Name	Miguel Alba
Brother(s)	David Alba
Sister(s)	None
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Romarey Ventura
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Engaged to Romarey Ventura
Children	Daughters- 1- Name Not Available Sons- Piero Alba Ventura
Education
School	Barcelona school of Spanish
College/University	Barcelona school of Spanish
Educational Qualification	Graduated
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Adidas
Career Manager/ Player Agent	InterStarDeporte
Football Career
Debut Club	• June 28, 2012: FC Barcelona • 2009: Valencia CF • 2008: Gimnastic de Tarragona, Catalonia national fo… • 2007: Valencia CF Mestalla • 2005: UE Cornelia
Debut International	• 2011: Spain national football team
Jersey Number	• 18 (FC Barcelona) • 18 (Spain national football team)
Current Team(s)	• FC Barcelona • Spain national football team
Coach/Mentor	Pep Guardiola
Position	Defender – Left-Back
Foot	Left
Strengths	• Tackling • Interceptions • Marking • Jumping • Passing • Crossing
Weaknesses	• Strength • Heading • Balance
Achievements	Not Available
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 170 cm in meters- 1.70 m in feet inches- 5’7”
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 68 kg in pounds- 150 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	40 inches
Biceps Size	14 inches
Waist Size	32 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Spanish
Hair Color	Dark Brown
Eye Color	Hazel
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	Not Available
Dress Size	9 U.S.
Shoe Size	10 U.S.
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Defender
Favorite Car	Range Rover
Favorite Food	Italian Food
Favorite Drinks	Coffee
Favorite Color	Blue
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	iPhone/Apple

Life Journey

The Full Story of a Football Genius best known by his nicknames; “Moto GP” and “Squirrel” is presented by WoodGram.

With a full account of Jordi Alba’s childhood, biography facts, and untold stories, we bring you the full story from his childhood to the present.

It is a very thorough analysis of his life story before fame, family life, and many OFF-Pitch little-known facts about him. Certainly, every football fan knows that he is a fast attacking left-back with a lot of pace and stamina. Bailer has inspired many other Spanish left-backs, such as Marc Cucurella and Marcos Alonso, in their respective careers.

In spite of this, only a handful of fans know much about Jordi Alba’s Bio, which is quite interesting. Now without further ado, let’s begin the journey.

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The first thing to know about Jordi Alba Ramos is that he was born on the 21st day of March 1989 in L’Hospitalet, Spain. A Catalan by birth, he was the son of a mother, Maria Jose, and a father, Alba Miguel, both of whom are members of the Catalan ethnic group.

Being born and raised in the second-largest city in Barcelona meant that I had a high chance of picking up football as a hobby thanks to a city known more for its football culture than for anything else.

The little Jordi Alba grew up playing football with his brother David Alba in the L’Hospitalet district of Barcelona. During his early years of education, he attended the Barcelona School of Spanish which gave him the chance to passionately play competitive soccer during sports periods.

Jordi Alba’s family decided to make him take up football as a profession in the year 1996 when he was seven years old. In the same year, eight-year-old Jordi Alba started his football career with the Catalan club Hospitalense, the hometown club of his family. Aside from being the smallest, the bravest, and the team’s captain, he was also considered to be the youngest.

Due to a popular tradition of letting their best players go to Le Masia (FC Barcelona Youth Football Club), Hospitalense didn’t hesitate to send one of their star players to Le Masia for trials. When Jordi Alba went to Lemasia football academy, his expectations were very high.

Despite being so small and so weak, Lord demonstrated a blistering pace that enticed the then youth manager to accept him in hopes that he would grow taller over time, despite being so small.

Alba actually started his career in the youth ranks of Barcelona as a left-winger. It was during these early days at Barcelona that Alba flourished. In fact, one of his most memorable moments was having dinner with former FC Barcelona head coach, Louis Van Gaal.

It is true that high development rates and fraternizing with Louis Van Gaal are no guarantee of favoritism in Barcelona’s La Masia academy. Jordi Alba had one major problem. That was the fact that he was too small.

While the rest of his teammates grew taller as they aged, Jordi suffered from stunted growth as he grew up. It caused a lot of debate among the &arca Infantil B management as well as the general public. Lionel Messi was pardoned.

The Barcelona Football Club released Jordi Alba in 2005 due to the fact that he was deemed “too small and thin”. They didn’t know at the time that he would later play in the FIFA world cup 5 years later. There is no doubt that Jamie Vardy suffered the same fate as a youth footballer as well.

With the motivation of his parents and older brother, little Jordi was able to move forward. The club where Jordi Alba plays, Cornelia, accepted him and gave him motivation from his pains. Jordi Alba found comfort from his teammates as well.

The daily intake of growth supplements was combined with a barrage of on-pitch displays of speed. Finally, Jordi was able to grow, which corresponds to the time when he acquired the nickname “MotoGP.”.

With the help of two years where he managed to grow taller, FC Valencia decided to cash in on the left-back for a fee of €6,000. It was at Valencia that Lord Alba finally finished his youth career after helping the youth team reach the Tercera Division and helping them get promoted.

It was during the 2008/2009 season that Alba made his professional debut. FC Barcelona eventually relented to his pleas for mercy and forgiveness after his outstanding performance in the 2010 FIFA World Cup attracted their attention. This led to Ordi Alba forgiving his old club and join the new team in 2012. After that, as they say, the rest is history.

The game of football is a golden tree, a place where Jordi Alba found shade and solace in his youth, thus making him the man he is today. As a result, a great Spaniard had been followed by a wag who rolled her eyes into his heart.

Jordi Alba began to develop a relationship with his ex-girlfriend, Mellisa Morilas, in 2009 (the year he made it into the Spanish U20 team). During the last three years, Melissa, who spent the last three years with the footballer, has been a student. She met the footballer in a popular nightclub in Valencia.

The sizzling Spanish girl kept Jordi under close surveillance and away from the prying eyes of the other wags. By inference, this meant that she was a jealous lover. As promised, she also said she has temper issues and treated him like he was a kid.

Melisa once told the Spanish press that her boyfriend Jordi is “always on surveillance and good in bed” and that she thinks he is both humble and loving. She went on to reveal that Jordi is “always on surveillance and good in bed”.

It was quite unfortunate that Melissa’s continuous surveillance as time passed did not go down well with Jordi Alba. As a result of this, their four-year relationship ended, which resulted in the breakup of their relationship.

It was in 2014, the year of the FIFA world cup, that Jordi started to date Romarey Ventura. Although they were seen together before 2014, they previously denied having an affair.

Rosemary is from the Spanish city of Seville. At one time, she was a student of Tourism at the university, and she is also involved in modeling. Romarey Ventura also has a good relationship with Alba’s sister-in-law (David’s wife) and they spend a lot of time together. Earlier this year, both Jordi and Romarey wanted to let their fans know about their happiness. In August 2017, Romarey Ventura announced that she was expecting their first child.

She posted a picture of Alba touching her stomach on her Instagram account where he was touching her stomach. In the caption, she wrote: “full of lots of love”. There must be a lot of joy in the parents of Alba because his brother David is also expecting a child with his partner Carol at this same time. They seem to have both planned it.

Jordi and Romarey welcomed their first child, Piero, to the world on the 18th of January 2018. Alba is an extremely gifted and fast attacking left-back who is also capable of playing as a left-winger if needed. As a result of his pace and stamina, he is able to be very active on both sides of the pitch, being able to get from one end to the other very quickly.

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Jordi Alba Net Worth

How much does he earn in 2023?

The left-back signed a contract with FC Barcelona in February of this year, which earns him a total salary of 8.5 million euros (7.8 million pounds) per year. As we have crunched the numbers, that would mean he earns €42,534 (£38,957) per day and €1,772 (£1,623) per hour!

‎Salary & Net Worth Updated 2023
Estimated Net Worth in 2023 (Approx)	$24 million
Estimated Net Worth in 2022 (Approx)	$16 million
Estimated Net Worth in 2021 (Approx)	Not Available
Annual Salary	8.5 million euros (7.8 million pounds)
Per Month Salary	€715,000 (£621,739)
Per Week Salary	€165,000 (£143,478)
Per Day Salary	€23,507 (£20,441)
Per Hour Salary	€979 (£851)
Per Minute Salary	€16 (£14)
Current Contract	With FC Barcelona
Contract Signed	Jul 1, 2012
Contract Expires	Jun 30, 2024
Contract Signing Amount or Transfer Fee	$11.00 Million
Market Value	$13.20 Million
Highest Market Value	$77.00 Million (Oct 31, 2018)
Endorsements	$1-$5 Million
Income Source	Professional Footballer
Cars Collection	Range Rover

The Spaniard came through the ranks of La Masia before leaving for Valencia CF to be exposed to regular first-team football. He returned to his boyhood club in 2012 and since then has steadily been making his presence felt on the first team. It is estimated that the flying full-back from Spain has a net worth of about $24 million, as well as an estimated market value of around $13.20 million.

Jordi Alba In FIFA 2022

He is currently 34 years old and he plays as a Full Back for FC Barcelona, a team in Spain. In FIFA 22 he has an overall rating of 84 with a potential rating of 84. Jordi Alba has a rating of 3 stars for his skill moves. Jordi Alba prefers to shoot with his left foot. His workrates are High / Medium. We estimate that the height of Jorge Alba is 170 cm and his weight is roughly 68 kg according to our database. Currently, Jordi Alba is playing with the number 18 jersey.

Club Career

• Albania was born in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, in Catalonia. Originally from Barcelona as a left-winger, he began his career with the club’s youth team but was released by the club in 2005 because he was too small.
• It was then that he joined the nearby club Cornellà and, after almost two years, transferred for €6,000 to Valencia, where he completed his football education.
• After helping the Reserves earn a promotion to the Tercera División in 2007–08,
• Alba played on loan in Segunda División for football club Gimnàstic Tarragona the following season, where he started 22 matches.

Valencia

• When Alba returned to Los Che, he made his La Liga debut on 13 September 2009, in a 4-2 win against Real Valladolid.
• Following that he started two consecutive UEFA Europa League group stage games, against Lille and Slavia Prague (both 1-1 draws, respectively away and at home).
• Valencia’s defense has been plagued by injuries throughout most of 2009-10, so much so that he played most of the season as a left-back, playing well overall.
• It was at that position that he scored his first goal for the club, on 11 April 2010 in a 2–3 away defeat to Mallorca.
• In 2010-11, while Unai Emery was still at the helm of the club, Alba was almost always used as a defender, battling for the role of first-choice alongside Jérémy Mathieu.
• As the team again finished third, he made 27 league appearances, subsequently qualifying them for the 2011–12 UEFA Champions League.
• As a result, Emery began to utilize both players on Valencia’s left side during the following season, a strategy he had experimented with the previous year.
• It was an effective tactic as Alba and Mathieu provided support to each other while switching positions frequently and offering support in both attacking and defensive areas; ultimately, Alba credited the manager as a “key man” in his successful transition to a defensive role.

Barcelona

• Alba signed a five-year contract with Barcelona for a fee of 14 million euros on the 28th of June 2012.
• Having made his official debut on 19 August, he played the full 90 minutes in a 5-1 victory against Real Sociedad at home.
• Alba scored his first goal for the Blaugrana on 20 October 2012, the opener in a 5-4 win over Deportivo La Coruna, and then scored an own goal on the day.
• After netting in the 93rd minute of the second game, he found the net in the 93rd minute of the third match in the Champions League group stage at home against Celtic.
• It was Alba’s fifth goal of the season for Barcelona on 12 March 2013, when he scored in the last minute of Barcelona’s 4–0 home win over AC Milan in the round of 16 of the Champions League following a 0–2 first-leg defeat at the San Siro, as they became the first team in this competition to overcome such an early deficit.
• As Tito Vilanova’s side regained the title from Real Madrid, he ended his first season at Barcelona as the league champion.
• It was announced on 2 June 2015 that Alba had agreed to a new five-year contract with a new buyout clause of €150 million.
• At Olympiastadion in Berlin, four days after he started in the Champions League semifinals, he helped the club to its fifth triumph in the competition by defeating Juventus 3-1.
• During his time with Barça, he made 38 appearances in all competitions and scored one goal.
• Against Sevilla in the Copa del Rey final at the Vicente Calderon in Madrid on 22 May 2016, Alba successfully won the second Copa del Rey title of his career, after scoring 97th minute after being set up by Lionel Messi, for a final result of 2–0 after extra-time.
• Alba announced on March 11 that it had entered into a new five-year contract with a buyout clause of €500 million.
• Due to hamstring and muscle injuries, Alba missed 12 out of 24 games during the 2019-20 season and was thus unable to participate in the majority of games.
• The player had a wonderful season in the 2020–21 season, where he scored 5 goals and set up 13 assists across all competitions, as he won the Copa del Rey with his club.
• It was announced on 9 August 2021 that Jordi Alba would be the new captain of Barcelona after Lionel Messi had left the club ahead of the 2021–22 season.

International Career

• Alba played in all four games as Spain won the gold medal at the 2009 Mediterranean Games and at the 2008 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.
• Also, he was part of the squad at the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Egypt.
• On 30 September 2011, Alba was called up to the full national team for the last two UEFA Euro 2012 qualifiers against the Czech Republic and Scotland.
• Against Scotland on 11 October, he assisted former Valencia teammate David Silva’s opening goal in a 3–1 win in Alicante.
• As a result of his impressive debut, he has established himself as a strong candidate to replace Joan Capdevila as La Roja’s regular left-back and was also included in the under-23 Spanish squad for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
• Alba was a member of Vicente del Bosque’s squad for the Euro 2012 finals in Poland and Ukraine, where Spain won the tournament.
• In the 2–0 quarter-final victory over France, he supplied the cross for Xabi Alonso to open the scoring.
• The second goal he scored in the final was after he ran onto Xavi’s pass during a counter-attack against Italy.
• Additionally, Alba was named to Brazil’s 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup team. During the tournament, he played four complete matches, scoring twice in the 3–0 win over Nigeria in the group stage.
• As the defending champions were eliminated in the first round of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Alba made three appearances for Del Bosque’s squad.
• Luis Enrique named him to his 24-man squad for the UEFA Euro 2020 and Julen Lopetegui’s World Cup squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
• Alba has taken over the captaincy until further notice following the absence of Sergio Busquets due to Coronavirus.

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Facts About Jordi Alba

• Due to his fast shoes, he can cover the ground in a very short amount of time.
• Jordan plays primarily as a left-back but at times as a left-winger.
• Currently, he is a member of the Spanish giant club Barcelona.
• His youth career began with Barcelona in 1997. The club released him in 2005 because he was only 8 years old and considered to be very young.
• After two years at Cornella, he finished his football education at Valencia in 2008.
• Having made his professional debut at the age of 19, he represented Gimnàstic.
• He made his international debut against Alicante on the 11th of October 2012, winning 3-1.
• Due to his impressive debut, he was considered a long-term prospect. The 4-2 victory over Real Valladolid marked his La Liga debut.
• Alba began his career at an early age, allowing him to train with the best clubs. During his career, he played for the Spanish national team at different ages.
• Alba is fast and a good attacking left-back is known for covering a lot of ground quickly. He can even play as a left-winger on occasion, and he is an excellent defender.
• Alba scored against Sevilla in the 97th minute of the final after a pass from Lionel Messi, winning the Copa del Rey for a second time with a 2-0 win.
• In 2007, he represented Cornellà, and in 2009 he moved to Valencia B. From 2012-to 2014, he represented Valencia. He currently represents Barcelona.
• As a prominent defender, he scored 20 goals in over 250 appearances. As a member of this national team, he scored eight goals.

FAQs

Conclusion

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Tin Jedvaj (born 28 November 1995) is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a defender for the Russian Premier League club Lokomotiv Moscow as a member of the club’s defense department. It is important to highlight that he was a member of the Croatian squad that finished runners-up to France in the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Most of the time, he is deployed as a center-back and at times, he is deployed as a right-back as well.

Jedvaj was raised by his father Zdenko, who was a former football player. It is believed that during the Bosnian War, his family left Mostar, Bosnia, and Herzegovina, and moved to Zagreb, Croatia, the capital of the country. He married his long-term girlfriend Dina Dragija in June 2022, after being committed to her for many years. Jedvaj made a cameo appearance in the video for the song “Poziv” (Call) by Serbian rapper Cvija in May of 2020.

Tin Jedvaj Bio/Wiki

The table below reveals concise information about Tin Jedvaj. It gives you the ability to read through the Croatian footballer profile as fast as possible.

Birth Name	Tin Jedvaj
Nick Name/Popular Name/Shirt Name	Jedvaj
Age	28 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Christianity
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Sagittarius
Born Place	Zagreb, Croatia
Date of Birth	28 November 1995
Nationality	Croatian
Residence	Zagreb, Croatia
Home Town	Zagreb, Croatia
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Horse Riding, Swimming
Parents/Family
Mother's Name	Not Available
Father's Name	Zdenko Jedvaj
Brother(s)	Not Available
Sister(s)	Tea Jedvaj
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Dina Dragija
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Dina Dragija
Children	Daughters- None Sons- None
Education
School	Not Available
College/University	Not Available
Educational Qualification	Not Available
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Nike
Career Manager/ Player Agent	Venture Partners
Football Career
Debut Club	• 2021: Lokomotiv Moscow
Debut International	• 2014: Croatia national football team
Jersey Number	• 16 (Lokomotiv Moscow) • 16 (Croatia national football team)
Current Team(s)	• Lokomotiv Moscow • Croatia national football team
Coach/Mentor/Manager	Marvin Compper
Position	Defender - Centre-Back
Foot	Right
Strengths	• Tackling • Interceptions • Marking • Jumping • Passing • Crossing
Weaknesses	• Strength • Heading • Balance
Achievements	Not Available
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 186 cm in meters- 1.86 m in feet inches- 6'1”
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 75 kg in pounds- 165 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	41 inches
Biceps Size	15 inches
Waist Size	33 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Croatian
Hair Color	Dark Brown
Eye Color	Blue
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	Not Available
Dress Size	8 U.S.
Shoe Size	10 U.S.
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Defender
Favorite Car	Not Available
Favorite Food	Fruits and Veg
Favorite Player	Not Available
Favorite Pet Animal	Dog
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	Iphone

Tin Jedvaj Net Worth

In 2023, what will Tin Jedvaj’s salary be?

In Jul 2021 Tin Jedvaj signed a contract with Lokomotiv Moscow that ends in 2025 and netted him a whopping salary of £926,585 per year. We have crunched the numbers, this means he earns £2,546 per day and £106 per hour!

His stock is on the rise thanks to his performances on the pitch. As of 2023, Tin Jedvaj has an estimated net worth of around $2.4 Million and his market value is about $4.40 million.

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‎Tin Jedvaj FIFA 22 Stats – Potential And Rating

Tin Jedvaj is currently 28 years old and plays as a Centre Back for Lokomotiv Moskow. In FIFA 22, he has an overall rating of 74 with a potential of 77. A 2-star rating has been assigned to Jedvaj’s skillmoves.

His right foot is the one he prefers to use when shooting. His work rate is Medium / Medium. Our database estimates Jedvaj’s weight as 80 kg and his height as 186 cm. Tin Jedvaj plays with the number 16 at the moment.

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Club Career

Dinamo Zagreb

• As a product of Dinamo Zagreb’s youth academy, Jedvaj began his professional career in 2013.
• Playing alongside Josip Imuni in central defense, he made his debut against Osijek.
• Against Cibalia, he scored his debut goal.
• He won the Croatian Prva HNL trophy during his first professional season with the club.
• With Dinamo, he won another trophy when they defeated Hajduk Split in the Croatian Supercup at the beginning of the new season.
• Jedvaj made 14 appearances for Dinamo during his time there.

Roma

• At the end of his first professional season, Jedvaj was approached by the Italian club Roma, but his initial offer was rejected by Dinamo.
• However, it was confirmed on 10 July 2013 that Jedvaj had signed a contract with the Roman club.
• On 1 December 2013, Jedvaj made his Roma debut as an 83rd-minute substitute in a 4–0 Serie A victory over Genoa.
• In the last round of the Serie A season, Genoa defeated the same opposition 1–0 at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on his debut for the club.
• In 2013–14, Jedvaj made only two appearances for Roma, appearing 33 times on the bench.

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Tin Jedvaj At Bayer Leverkusen

• It was announced on 11 June 2014 that Bayer Leverkusen had reached an agreement for a loan agreement with Roma and Jedvaj, allowing Jedvaj to join Bayer until the end of the 2015–16 season on loan.
• During his debut with the Germans in the first round of the DFB-Pokal, Jedvaj played all 90 minutes and contributed significantly to the team’s 6–0 victory over Alemannia Waldalgesheim.
• In the play-off round of the 2014–15 UEFA Champions League, Jedvaj made his debut with the Germans just a few days later, replacing Giulio Donati in the 46th minute as Bayer defeated Copenhagen 2–3.
• During the second half, Jedvaj played well, which led to his team’s victory.
• The 51st minute of the game, however, saw him receive a yellow card. In the return match against Copenhagen, Jedvaj played a key role in Bayer’s 4–0 victory, allowing them to qualify for the Champions League group stage.
• He played all 90 minutes of the game, even earning a penalty at the half-hour mark which Stefan Kießling converted for a 3–0 victory.
• The first match of Jedvaj’s Bundesliga career was a 2–0 win over Borussia Dortmund on 23 August.
• His first goal with Bayer came in the second game of the season, a 4–2 home win against Hertha BSC; Jedvaj scored in the 50th minute, tying the game 1–1.
• With a powerful curving goal against Werder Bremen, Jedvaj continued his fine form at Leverkusen.
• Later in the game, he assisted Son Heung-min for the goal that would tie the game 3-3.

2015–16 Season

• Bayer Leverkusen confirmed on 20 January 2015 that they have signed Croatian defender Jedvaj on a permanent deal.
• In the first half of the 2015–16 season, Jedvaj only made one appearance.
• There were three recurrences of a thigh injury.
• A substitute appearance against Hamburger SV in October was his only appearance.
• In a 2–1 victory over VfL Wolfsburg on 29 October 2016, he scored the winning goal.
• Jedvaj was loaned out to FC Augsburg until the end of the 2019–20 season on 20 August 2019.
• In a 3–0 victory over Fortuna Düsseldorf on 17 December, he scored the second goal.
• In a 2–1 loss to VfL Wolfsburg on 16 May 2020, he scored the only goal.
• As soon as he returned to Leverkusen in the summer of 2020, Jedvaj was completely sidelined by coach Peter Bosz.

Tin Jedvaj Transfer To Lokomotiv Moscow

• Jedvaj signed a four-year deal with Lokomotiv Moscow on 24 July 2021.
• He replaced his compatriot Vedran Orluka, who retired two months earlier.
• In a 1–1 league draw with Ufa on 6 August, he made his debut as a 46th-minute substitute.
• In Lokomotiv’s 2–1 victory over Sochi on 25 October, he scored his first goal.

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International Career

• During his youth, Jedvaj represented Croatia at various levels.
• At age 18, he made his senior debut in a friendly match against Cyprus on 4 September 2014 at Stadion Aldo Drosina in Pula.
• He was confirmed as a member of Croatia’s UEFA Euro 2016 squad on 31 May 2016.
• He started Croatia’s match against Spain, which Croatia won 2–1.
• Croatia named him to its preliminary 32-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia in May 2018.
• During the tournament, he played the whole 90 minutes of Iceland’s 2–1 victory.
• France won the tournament, with Croatia finishing as runners-up.
• He scored two goals against Spain in a UEFA Nations League group match on 16 November 2018, including the winner.
• Jedvaj played regularly during Euro 2020 qualifiers, replacing injured right back Šime Vrsaljko.
• Jedvaj, however, was dropped from the national team before matches against Sweden and Portugal in the Nations League.

FAQs

How old is Tin Jedvaj?

Tin Jedvaj is 28 years old as of 2023.

How tall is Tin Jedvaj?

Tin Jedvaj is 186 cm tall. Or 6 ft 1 in.

Which is Tin Jedvaj’s preferred foot?

Tin Jedvaj’s preferred foot is right.

Where is Tin Jedvaj from?

Tin Jedvaj is from Croatia.

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Conclusion

After reading his biography, you will agree with me that Tin Jedvaj worked so hard to achieve success. Even poor kids from the slum can dream big and achieve their dreams thanks to him.

It is important to note that his father and mother were key catalysts in his success story. His career life would not be the same without their contributions. They deserve all the accolades for what they have done.

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Alvaro Morata is a Spanish professional footballer currently playing for Juventus in Serie A. He was previously on loan to Atlético Madrid in the La Liga, as well as playing for the Spain national team. His career began at Real Madrid, where he made his senior debut in late 2010. After winning the 2013–14 UEFA Champions League, he moved to Juventus for €20 million in 2014. He won Serie A and the Coppa Italia in both of his seasons in Turin.

He won another La Liga title and the UEFA Champions League in 2016–17 before joining Chelsea for a club-record fee of around £60 million in 2017. On January 1, 2019, he moved on loan to Atlético Madrid, after which he joined the club permanently on 1 July 2020. Morata returned to Juventus on loan in 2020. At the youth level, Morata helped Spain win the 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Championship. In 2014, he made his senior debut for Spain, and he represented them at Euro 2016 and Euro 2020.

Alvaro Morata Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Álvaro Borja Morata Martín
Nick Name	• Álvaro • Álvarito
Age	31 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Roman Catholic
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Scorpio
Birth Place	Madrid, Spain
Date of Birth	23 October 1992
Nationality	Spanish
Residence	Madrid, Spain
Home Town	Madrid, Spain
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Playing guitar
Family
Mother's Name	Susana Martin Ramos
Father's Name	Alfonso Morata
Brothers	None
Sisters	Marta Abril Morata Martin
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	• Maria Pombo (2014-2015) • Alice Campello (2016-Present)
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Alice Campello
Engagement Date	10 December 2016
Marriage Date	17 June 2017
Marriage Place	Venice, Italy
Children	Daughters- None Sons- • Leonardo Morata • Alessandro Morata • Edoardo Morata Campello
Education
School	Not Available
College/University	Not Available
Educational Qualification	Not Available
Profession	Professional Football Player
Brands Endorsed	Alvaro has signed a sponsorship contract with the sportswear company Adidas. Morata has appeared in a TV advert for the football game Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 and 2016.
Career Manager	Not Available
Football Career
Debut Club	In 2010, for Real Madrid
Debut International	In 2014, for Spanish International Team
Current Team(s)	• Juventus F.C. • Spain national football team
Jersey Number	• 9 (Juventus F.C.) • 7 (Spain national football team)
Coach\Mentor	Luis Enrique
Position	Striker
Strengths	• Key passes • Movement • Technique • Crossing • Finishing • Defensive contribution • Penalty • Energy
Weaknesses	Speed, Quickness
Achievements	• In July 2010, Morata won two youth titles and scored 34 goals for Real Madrid. • In 2011 UEFA European Under-19 Championship in Romania, he scored 6 goals and helped team win tournament. • In 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, he was awarded for tournament's top scorer.
Career Turning Point	In the 2011 UEFA European Under-19 Championship in Romania, he helped team win the tournament, when he scored 6 goals.
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 189 cm in meters- 1.89 m in feet inches- 6’2”
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 82 kg in pounds- 180.7 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	40 inches
Biceps Size	14.5 inches
Waist Size	34 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	White
Hair Color	Brown
Eye Color	Dark Brown
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	• Light stubble beard • Soft hair
Dress Size	Not Available
Shoe Size	10.5 (US)
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Striker
Favorite Car	Audi
Favorite Footballer	Ronaldo
Favorite Book	Angels and Demons by Dan Brown
Controversies	None

Life Journey

Alvaro Morata was born Álvaro Borja Morata Martín in Madrid, Spain on October 23, 1992. He was born to his mother, Susana Morata, and to his father, Alfonso Morata. Having grown up in an atmosphere of affection and care, he was the last born and only son of his parents. Even while crawling, he learned how to chase football as a toy. It was then that his future was revealed.

Growing up, Alvaro Morata knew his characteristics, talents, and interests. Football was the source of his happiness. He made football the foundation of everything he had become. Being born and brought up in the Spanish capital has lots of advantages, especially if you are gifted in football from birth.

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A prime example is young Morata, whose individual brilliance as a promising toddler was above average. Since he was three years old, he had an undying love for the game that led him to fully participate in it. A great football start at that age was largely dependent on the support of family and friends.

He got engaged to Alice Campello on 10 December 2016 and the couple got married on 17 June 2017 in Venice. The twins Alessandro and Leonardo were born on 29 July 2018, and the player changed his Chelsea kit number from 9 to 29 in honor of them. On 29 September 2020, the couple’s third son, Edoardo, was born.

Alvaro Morata Net Worth

The estimated net worth of Alvaro Morata is $25 million. The estimated market value of Alvaro Morata is 50 million euros (44 million pounds).

His main source of income is from playing professional football for various clubs. Alvaro started playing professional football in 2005. However, it was his junior career, and his senior career began in 2010. Since the start of his career, Alvaro has played for Real Madrid, Juventus, Atletico Madrid, Getafe, and Chelsea. 

Real Madrid also has the option to buy him back with a buyback clause of €20 million. Later, Juventus made him part of their club for a fee of €20 million. Real Madrid re-signed him for €30 million in 2016 and he returned to the club. A club-record £60 million transfer fee brought him to Chelsea in 2017. Yet, he went to Atlético Madrid again in 2019 on a loan deal for 18 months.

Later, he became a permanent member of the club for £58 million on 6 July 2019. In September of 2020, Juventus will temporarily acquire him for € 10 million for the 2020/2021 season. On 15 June 2021, his acquisition was further extended for the 2021/2022 season for an additional € 10 million consideration.

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Club Career

• Morata joined Real Madrid in 2008 from Getafe after first playing for Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid C. He was promoted to Real Madrid Castilla in July 2010, following a successful season with the Juvenil A team, in which he won two youth titles and scored 34 goals. Later that month, José Mourinho took Morata and four of his teammates on a preseason tour of the United States.
• As a member of Castilla, Morata made his debut in August 2010 in a friendly match against Alcorcón, scoring the only goal of the match. He was named to Segunda División B on 29 August in a 3–2 victory over Coruxo, and he scored his first competitive goal in a 1–1 draw against Alcalá on 31 October.
• The Spaniard made his first-team debut on 12 December 2010, when he came on as a substitute for Angel Di Maria in the 88th minute of a 3–1 La Liga victory over Real Zaragoza. Later that month he appeared for the first time in the Copa del Rey, again coming off the bench in the last few minutes. According to the Spanish media, Morata was expected to be Higua*n’s replacement when he was injured in January 2011.
• Morata scored his first career hat-trick against Deportivo Fabril on 13 February 2011. Castilla was the joint top scorer in the squad with Joselu with 14 league goals in his first season as a senior but failed to gain promotion in the play-offs.
• Morata got his first competitive goal with Real Madrid’s first team on 11 November 2012, coming on in the 83rd minute and scoring after just 60 seconds in a 2–1 away win against Levante.
• At home against Rayo Vallecano on 17 February of the following year, he scored after just three minutes but was substituted before the half-hour mark to make way for Raul Albiol, after Sergio Ramos had been sent off in a 2–0 win.
• Morata played the entire 90 minutes of El Clásico against Barcelona on 2 March 2013, assisting Karim Benzema to score the first goal in an eventual 2–1 win for the visitors. During the January transfer window, he expressed a desire for more playing time under new coach Carlo Ancelotti but remained a regular member of the first-team squad.
• Morata scored his first goal in the UEFA Champions League on 18 March 2014, the third goal in a 3–1 win over Schalke 04 at the Santiago Bernabéu in the round of 16. In the final league game of the season, he scored two late goals against Espanyol to help Real win 3–1 at home and finish with eight goals.
• Moreover, he was involved in the club’s victory in the UEFA Champions League Final against Atlético Madrid, playing the last 10 minutes of both regular time and extra time, replacing Benzema.
• Juventus announced on 19 July 2014 that they had agreed on the transfer fee of €20 million for Alvaro Morata. Morata signed a five-year deal, with Real Madrid having the option to buy him back in the future.
• His Serie A debut came on 13 September when he came on for Fernando Llorente during a 2-0 win at home against Udinese. Two weeks later, he replaced his compatriot and scored his first goal for his new club during a 3–0 win against Atalanta.
• The incident occurred in a 3–2 home win over Roma on 5 October 2014, when Morata came on as a substitute and was sent off for a foul on Kostas Manolas. He scored twice in the 7-0 home demolition of Parma on 9 November, and Llorente – who replaced him after 71 minutes – added two more goals.
• Morata’s goal at the Stadio Ennio Tardini at the Stadio Ennio Italia on 28 January 2015 qualified the Spaniard for the Coppa Italia semi-finals. Morata played the final 13 minutes of the Coppa Italia fixture against Parma. 
• On the following month, he scored the winner for Juve against Borussia Dortmund at home in the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League; he started and found the net in the return fixture, which ended in a 3–0 victory for Juventus.
• As Juventus defeated Fiorentina in the cup semi-finals on 7 April 2015, Morata was sent off for a foul on Alessandro Diamanti, and thus missed the final. In the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final against Monaco, he won a penalty, which Arturo Vidal converted in a 1–0 home win.
• In early August 2015, Morata sustained a soleus muscle tear in his left calf during training and was sidelined for the 2015 Supercoppa Italiana. In his second appearance after returning to action, on 15 September, he played for 85 minutes and scored the winner in a 2–1 win over Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League group stage.
• Alessandro Del Piero’s record of five goals in as many games in this competition was equaled on 30 September when he scored to help Juventus defeat Sevilla 2–0 at Juventus Stadium. He was nominated for the UEFA Team of the Year award on 24 November.
• In December 2015, Morata signed a contract extension until 2020. In the Derby Della Mole away to neighbors Torino on 20 March 2016, he came off the bench in the first half and scored twice.
• After coming off the bench again on 21 May, he scored the winning goal in the 20th minute of extra time to win the Coppa Italia final against AC Milan in Rome’s Stadio Olimpico.
• Real Madrid exercised their buy-back clause to re-sign Morata from Juventus for €30 million on 21 June 2016. In his first competitive appearance, he started a 3–2 victory over fellow Spaniards Sevilla in the 2016 UEFA Super Cup, being replaced by Benzema after 62 minutes. In a 2–1 home win over Celta on 27 August, he scored his first goal.
• As a result of Zinedine Zidane’s rotations, Morata scored three goals in a 4–2 away win over Leganés to keep his team two points clear of Barcelona with a game remaining. 
• Chelsea announced on 19 July 2017 that they had agreed to terms with Real Madrid for Morata’s transfer, which is reported to be a club-record fee of around £60 million. The 21st of July was the date he successfully passed his medical and became a Chelsea player.
• In the 2017 FA Community Shield match against Arsenal, Morata made his competitive debut as a substitute in the 74th minute as his team lost on penalties after drawing 1–1 in normal time with Morata missing in the shoot-out.
• In his debut in the Premier League, a 2–3 loss at home to Burnley on 12 August 2017, he scored and assisted David Luiz’ goal, a header in the 69th minute to reduce the deficit to 3–1. In a 4–0 away win against Stoke City, he scored his first hat-trick for Chelsea; he became the 17th Chelsea player to score a hat-trick in the Premier League.
• Mourinho’s former team, Manchester United, was defeated 1–0 at home by Morata on 5 November 2017. Chelsea’s 2–0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge on 26 December brought his league tally to ten goals.
• The Spaniard was sent off after picking up two bookings, the first for diving and the second for dissent, in a replay win over Norwich City in the third round of the FA Cup. He scored 15 goals in all competitions during his first season, and the Blues finished fifth in the league table.
• On 18 August 2018, he opened his account for the following campaign by scoring the second goal in a 3–2 home victory over Arsenal. In the group stage of the UEFA Europa League, he scored the winning goal in a 1–0 win over MOL Vidi on 4 October. A month later, he scored twice to help his team beat Crystal Palace 3-1 at home.
• As of 27 January 2019, Morata has returned to Atlético Madrid after 12 years away, joining the club on an 18-month loan deal. In a 0–1 away loss to Real Betis, he made his league debut on 3 February. On 24 February, he scored his first goal in a 2–0 home win over Villarreal.
• Atlético Madrid announced the permanent signing of Morata on 6 July 2019, and the striker will join the club on 1 July 2020 for an estimated fee of £58 million.
• Morata scored the only goal in Atlético Madrid’s La Liga opener win over Getafe on 18 August 2019. With an assist for the opening goal in a 2–0 away victory against Lokomotiv Moscow on 1 October 2019, Morata marked his 300th professional game.
• It was his first Champions League goal for Atlético on 22 October when he headed home Renan Lodi’s cross for the only goal of the game in a 1–0 home win against Bayer Leverkusen. Also, he became the first player to score for both Real Madrid and Atlético in the Champions League.
• As a substitute in extra time of the Champions League last-16-second leg away to defending champions Liverpool on March 11, 2020, Morata scored the final goal of the game, ensuring his team’s qualification to the quarterfinals of the competition with a score of 3–2.
• On 22 September 2020, Morata will return to Juventus on a one-year loan worth €10 million, with an option to buy for €45 million. Juve may also extend the loan for an additional year for another €10 million; in this case, the option for purchase is worth €35 million.
• On 27 September, he made his first appearance for the club since his return, in a 2–2 away draw against Roma in Serie A. On 17 October, he scored his first goal since his return, in a 1–1 away draw to Crotone. On 20 October, Morata scored two goals as Juventus defeated Dynamo Kyiv 2–0 away from home in the UEFA Champions League group stage.
• Juventus lost 2–0 at home to Barcelona in a Champions League group stage match on 28 October, in which he had three goals disallowed for offside. In a match in which he scored the second goal, Morata beat Napoli 2–0 to win the Supercoppa Italiana on 20 January 2021.
• Morata’s loan with Juventus was extended until 30 June 2022 on 15 June 2021.

International Career

• He played four matches and scored two goals for Spain’s U-17 team at the 2009 U-17 World Cup in Nigeria, where Spain finished third. He later represented Spain at the Japan International Tournament, helping the team finish second behind the hosts.
• Spain selected Morata for the 2011 UEFA European Under-19 Championship in Romania, where he helped the national team to victory with six goals, the highest total in the tournament.
• On his debut with the under-21s at the 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Championship in Israel, he scored the only goal in each of the first two games against Russia and Germany, respectively, in the 82nd and 86th minutes.
• As of 7 November 2014, Morata was called into manager Vicente del Bosque’s senior squad for matches against Belarus and Germany. Against Belarus on the 15th, he replaced Isco for the last ten minutes of the 3–0 win in Huelva of the UEFA Euro 2016 qualifiers.
• On 27 March 2015, he scored his first senior international goal, the only goal in a victory over Ukraine.
• Morata, who was selected to play in the finals in France, started and scored two goals against Turkey in a 3–0 group win in Nice. During the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, he came off the bench in the 77th minute to help the hosts defeat Italy 3–0.
• After what The Guardian described as “an indifferent season at Chelsea,” Morata was left out of Spain’s 23-man World Cup squad on 21 May 2018.
• He was included in Luis Enrique’s 24-man squad for UEFA Euro 2020 on 24 May 2021. Morata scored the opening goal in Spain’s 1–1 draw with Poland in their second group match of the tournament on 19 June.
• Against Croatia, Morata scored Spain’s fourth goal of the Euro 2020 round of 16 in the 100th minute, resulting in a 5–3 victory for Spain on 28th June. In the semi-finals against Italy, he scored an equalizing goal off the bench, sending the match to extra time and ultimately to a penalty shootout. 

Facts About Alvaro Morata

• Does Álvaro Morata smoke?: No
• Does Álvaro Morata drink Alcohol?: Yes
• Atlético Madrid was where Morata began his youth career in 2005.
• In 2007, Morata moved to Getafe. He began his senior career at Real Madrid in 2010.
• For Real Madrid, he has scored more than 50 goals.
• The Spanish National Team called him up in 2014, and he has scored six goals in 13 appearances.
• He shaved off his hair in solidarity with sick children, saying “kids with cancer wanted to have my haircut but they couldn’t, so I gave myself their haircut.”.
• Alvaro scored his first hattrick in a 7-1 win over Deportivo de La Coruna B on 13 February 2011.
• Morata scored his first goal in the UEFA Champions League against FC Schalke 04 on March 18, 2014.
• Alvaro Morata joined the Italian Serie A club Juventus F.C. on July 19, 2014, for a fee of 20 million euros. He had a buy-back clause in his contract in case Real Madrid wanted him back in the future.
• He extended his contract with Juventus until 2020 on December 10, 2015.
• For the first time, he represented Spain’s U-17 squad at the FIFA World Cup in Nigeria in 2009.
• Morata also played for Spain’s U-19 national team at the Japan International Tournament. Additionally, he was called for the 2011 UEFA European U-19 Championship in Romania.
• On November 7, 2014, Spanish national selector Vicente del Bosque asked Morata to join the senior national team of Spain.
• In a match against Ukraine on March 27, 2015, Alvaro scored his first international goal.
• He cut all of his hair to show his support for children suffering from cancer in March 2014.

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