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Alvaro Arbeloa
Born: January 17, 1983
Height: 6' 0" (184cm)
Hometown: Salamanca, Spain
Nationality: 
Spanish
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SpanishPosition: Full-back
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 1995-2001 | Real Zaragoza |
| 2001-2002 | Real Madrid | |
| Senior | 2002-2006 | Real Madrid Castilla |
| 2006-2007 | Deportivo La Coruna | |
| 2007-2009 | Liverpool | |
| 2009-2016 | Real Madrid | |
| 2016-2017 | West Ham United | |
| International | 2008-2013 | Spain |
Sports Mole has 414 articles about Alvaro Arbeloa. Articles 1 to 40:
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Real Madrid 2025-26 summary: Top scorer, best moment, new signings and full verdict on Alvaro Arbeloa's campaign
Sports Mole provides a full 2025-26 season summary for Real Madrid, including top scorer, best moment and a full verdict on Alvaro Arbeloa's campaign.17:00
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Real Madrid prepare to say goodbye to a club legend on Saturday, but Vinicius Junior may not be there to see it
Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa 'does not know' whether Vinicius Junior will feature in Saturday's La Liga clash with Athletic Bilbao.May 22, 14:20
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Jose Mourinho to Real Madrid: Alvaro Arbeloa issues major update on Los Blancos future
Alvaro Arbeloa confirms that he will be standing down as Real Madrid head coach following Saturday night's La Liga contest with Athletic Bilbao.May 22, 13:39
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Preview:Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 21, 19:35
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Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid record assessed as Portuguese's return to Bernabeu is 'confirmed'
Jose Mourinho reportedly agrees a spectacular return to Real Madrid, with the Portuguese set to sign an initial two-year contract with the Spanish giants.May 18, 10:05
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Brazil handed Vinicius Junior injury update after Real Madrid superstar is forced off against Sevilla
Vinicius Junior plays down suggestions that he suffered a potentially-serious injury during Real Madrid's La Liga clash with Sevilla.May 18, 09:49
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Sevilla vs. Real Madrid: Alvaro Arbeloa addresses Kylian Mbappe fall-out ahead of La Liga contest
Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa insists that there is no issue between himself and Kylian Mbappe, with the striker expected to start Sunday's La Liga clash with Sevilla.May 16, 15:05
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Real Madrid transfer news: Jose Mourinho makes 'demand' ahead of expect Bernabeu return
Jose Mourinho - currently at Benfica - allegedly makes a specific transfer demand ahead of a potential return to Real Madrid.May 16, 10:02
War of words erupts between Kylian Mbappe and Alvaro Arbeloa with Real Madrid dressing room in disarray
Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa strongly denies claims from Kylian Mbappe that the France international is now the "fourth-choice forward" at the club.May 15, 13:19
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Sevilla vs. Real Madrid: Predicted Los Blancos XI as Alvaro Arbeloa faces major Kylian Mbappe call
Sports Mole looks at how Real Madrid could line up in Sunday's La Liga clash with Sevilla.May 15, 13:01
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Preview:Sevilla vs Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Sevilla and Real Madrid, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 15, 12:49
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Real Madrid identify two surprise managerial alternatives to Jose Mourinho
Real Madrid have identified two surprise alternatives to Jose Mourinho in the event that negotiations over the Portuguese manager's appointment break down.May 15, 08:37
Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa discusses Kylian Mbappe fitness, commitment ahead of Real Oviedo contest
Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa says that Kylian Mbappe could return to action in Thursday's La Liga contest with Real Oviedo.May 13, 17:35
Jose Mourinho to Real Madrid a 'done deal' but club legend strongly opposes 63-year-old's return
Jose Mourinho reportedly reaches an agreement with Real Madrid over a spectacular return to the club at the end of the 2025-26 campaign.May 13, 09:44
Kylian Mbappe injury latest: Will Real Madrid forward return before the end of the season?
Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa is unsure whether Kylian Mbappe will feature before the end of the 2025-26 campaign.May 11, 08:43
Barcelona 2-0 Real Madrid: Alvaro Arbeloa discusses Los Blancos future in wake of damaging El Clasico loss
Alvaro Arbeloa says that he is only focusing on the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign when questioned on his future in the wake of Barcelona's La Liga title success.May 11, 08:20
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Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa addresses Federico Valverde, Aurelien Tchouameni altercation ahead of El Clasico
Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa addresses the incident that occurred between Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni on Thursday.May 9, 12:03
Preview:Barcelona vs Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Barcelona and Real Madrid, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 8, 19:13
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Real Madrid crisis: Bad news for Alvaro Arbeloa ahead of El Clasico as 'retirement' option considered after injury update
The crisis behind the scenes at Real Madrid's deepens amid reports that a player's injury diagnosis is so bad that retirement has not been completely ruled out.May 7, 23:25
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Fresh Federico Valverde, Aurelien Tchouameni 'fight' leads to Real Madrid captain requiring hospital treatment
A new fight in the Real Madrid dressing room reportedly takes place between one of the club's captains Federico Valverde and key midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni.May 7, 14:33
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Worrying Kylian Mbappe rumours 'emerge' before El Clasico as Real Madrid 'tensions' come under the spotlight
Tensions reportedly rise behind the scenes at Real Madrid as Kylian Mbappe is rumoured to be increasingly distanced from the rest of the squad.May 5, 20:46
Real Madrid manager search: Premier League-based boss 'to rival' Jose Mourinho for Los Blancos role
A Premier League name emerges in the frame as Real Madrid reportedly plan for life after Alvaro Arbeloa.May 4, 23:32
El Clasico: Kylian Mbappe's fitness addressed as Real Madrid prepare for Barcelona battle
Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa is unsure whether he will have Kylian Mbappe available for next weekend's La Liga contest with Barcelona.May 4, 09:30
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Dani Ceballos vs. Alvaro Arbeloa: What's the latest? Will midfielder play for Real Madrid again?
Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa refuses to be drawn on claims that he has had a falling-out with Spanish midfielder Dani Ceballos.May 2, 15:58
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Real Madrid injury news: Los Blancos hit with fresh fitness blow as defender suffers fractured toe
Real Madrid reveal that Dani Carvajal has suffered a fractured toe, although the defender is expected to be back on the field before the end of the campaign.May 2, 12:56
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Espanyol vs. Real Madrid: Predicted XI for Los Blancos as Alvaro Arbeloa faces attacking dilemma
Sports Mole looks at how Real Madrid could line up in Sunday's La Liga clash with Espanyol.May 1, 07:30
Preview:Espanyol vs Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Espanyol and Real Madrid, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 1, 07:24
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Real Madrid next manager: Jose Mourinho 'preferred candidate' to become next Los Blancos boss
Real Madrid are reportedly looking to bring Benfica boss Jose Mourinho back to the Bernabeu for the start of the 2026-27 season.Apr 28, 16:44
Kylian Mbappe suffers injury blow as Real Madrid, France face anxious wait over superstar's fitness
Real Madrid attacker Kylian Mbappe reportedly suffered a hamstring injury during Friday's La Liga contest with Real Betis.Apr 25, 12:10
Real Madrid rocked by double injury blow with key duo ruled out 'for the remainder of the season'
Real Madrid reveal that Arda Guler and Eder Militao have both suffered hamstring injuries, and there are fears that the pair could be absent for the rest of the season.Apr 23, 15:28
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Preview:Real Betis vs Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's La Liga clash between Real Betis and Real Madrid, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 22, 13:29
Real Madrid 2-1 Alaves: Vinicius Junior the subject of boos from Bernabeu crowd amid Los Blancos difficulties
Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa addresses the boos that were directed towards Vinicius Junior both before and during Tuesday night's La Liga clash with Alaves.Apr 22, 09:04
Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa delivers update on Bernabeu future as Spaniard targets seven wins
Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa says that he is "not worried" about his future at Bernabeu.Apr 20, 11:18
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Real Madrid lineup vs. Alaves: Predicted XI for La Liga fixture with Aurelien Tchouameni in line for return
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Real Madrid could line up for Tuesday's La Liga clash against Alaves.Apr 20, 00:19
Preview:Real Madrid vs Alaves - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Alaves, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 19, 23:52
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Real Madrid news: Arbeloa's future in doubt as four high-profile successors identified
Real Madrid are facing a second consecutive trophy-less season after their Champions League exit to Bayern Munich and Arbeloa's future as head coach is now seriously in doubt.Apr 18, 11:37
Alvaro Arbeloa's Real Madrid future is under the microscope as Los Blancos face disappointing end to the season
Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa says that he is not currently concerning himself with his own future.Apr 16, 08:35
Major call from Real Madrid boss Alvaro Arbeloa sees Champions League history created
Champions League history was made on Wednesday evening when Real Madrid confirmed their starting side for the second leg of their quarter-final with Bayern Munich.Apr 15, 20:41
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Real Madrid transfer news: Los Blancos 'make big calls' as attacking duo learn their fate
Real Madrid officials reach a definitive verdict on the long-term futures of two promising attacking talents ahead of the summer window.Apr 14, 03:08
Real Madrid lineup vs. Bayern Munich: Predicted XI for Champions League quarter-final second leg
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Real Madrid could line up for Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.Apr 13, 18:05
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