'It's all thanks to Unai Emery' - Barcelona and Spain legend owes 'entire career' to Aston Villa coach after shock change in position
Goal | 05.06.2026 09:18
Alba has revealed that Emery played the defining role in his development by moving him from a wide attacking position to left-back during their time together at Valencia from 2009 to 2012. Alba began his professional career as a winger, but Emery identified qualities that he believed were better suited to a deeper role. Although the change was not immediately welcomed by the player, it ultimately became the turning point in his rise to the top of European football.
