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Alejandro Iturbe
Spanish footballer (born 2003) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Alejandro Iturbe Encabo (born 2 September 2003) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for La Liga club Elche CF.
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Club career
Atlético Madrid
Born in Madrid, Iturbe joined Atlético Madrid's youth sides in 2008, aged five.[1] He trained with the first team at the age of 14,[2][3] and renewed his contract for three years on 18 July 2022, being promoted to the reserves in Segunda Federación.[4]
Iturbe made his senior debut on 18 September 2022, starting in a 2–2 away draw against CD Coria. He overtook Antonio Gomis as the first-choice for the B's during the season, helping the side to achieve promotion to Primera Federación.[5]
On 10 July 2024, Iturbe further extended his link until 2027.[6]
Elche
On 16 July 2025, Iturbe signed a four-year contract with La Liga side Elche CF.[7]
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International career
Iturbe represented Spain at under-17, under-19 and under-21 levels before being called up with the under-23s for the 2024 Summer Olympics.[8] He was a third-choice behind Arnau Tenas and Joan García, playing in one match during the tournament as they won gold medal.[9]
Personal life
Iturbe is a supporter of Atlético Madrid.[10] His grandfather was also a footballer and a goalkeeper, and played for RSD Alcalá, CD Los Yébenes and Getafe CF in the 1980s.[11]
Honours
Spain U23
- Summer Olympics gold medal: 2024[12]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 24 May 2025[13]
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References
External links
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