Alberto Abalde
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Alberto Abalde Díaz (born 15 December 1995) is a Spanish professional basketball player for Real Madrid of the Spanish Liga ACB and the EuroLeague. He represented Spain at the 2020 Summer Olympics and previously won bronze and silver medals with the under-18 and under-20 national teams.
Abalde came up through Joventut Badalona's youth system, made his first-team debut in 2013, and was named MVP of the Nike International Junior Tournament final that year after Joventut beat Barcelona. He entered the 2015 NBA draft, signed a four-year deal with Valencia Basket in August 2016, and moved to Real Madrid in July 2020 after his buyout clause was exercised. In September 2024, he signed a contract extension keeping him with Real Madrid through the 2026–2027 season.
Background
Abalde's professional journey began in Joventut Badalona's youth setup, and he debuted with the first team in 2013. That same year, he earned MVP honors in the Nike International Junior Tournament final after Joventut defeated Barcelona. In late April 2015, the NBA released a list noting Abalde had entered the 2015 NBA draft. On 17 August 2016, he signed a four-year contract with Valencia Basket, who loaned him back to Badalona for one more season.
On July 21, 2020, Abalde parted ways with Valencia after his buyout clause was exercised, and he signed a lucrative five-year deal with EuroLeague powerhouse Real Madrid. In September 2021, he suffered a quadriceps injury during a game. In September 2024, Abalde signed a contract extension with Real Madrid that keeps him on the team until the end of the 2026–2027 season. In August 2025, he had to leave the LaFamilia training camp ahead of Eurobasket 2025 after suffering a myofascial tear in the short adductor muscle of his left leg during Spain's match against France.
Career statistics and honours
Medals
- Silver FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship — 2014 Greece Spain
- Bronze FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship — 2013 Latvia Spain
Tables copied from the source article, totals included as the source gives them: Wikipedia: Alberto Abalde (CC BY-SA 4.0). Wide tables scroll sideways.
Did You Know?
- Abalde's sister Tamara is also a professional basketball player.
- On June 1, 2023, Abalde got engaged to Carolina.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was Alberto Abalde born?
Alberto Abalde was born on 15 December 1995 in Ferrol, Spain.
What position does Alberto Abalde play?
Alberto Abalde's position is listed as Small forward and shooting guard.
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Sources
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- Wikipedia: Alberto Abalde (CC BY-SA 4.0).
- Statistics, medals and awards: the tables of the source article.
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