Alejandro Iturbe


Alejandro Iturbe Encabo 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. He trained with the first team at the age of 14, and renewed his contract for three years on 18 July 2022, being promoted to the reserves in Segunda Federación.
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.
On 10 July 2024, Iturbe further extended his link until 2027.

Elche

On 16 July 2025, Iturbe signed a four-year contract with La Liga side Elche CF.

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. He was a third-choice behind Arnau Tenas and Joan García, playing in one match during the tournament as they won gold medal.

Personal life

Iturbe is a supporter of Atlético Madrid. His grandfather was also a footballer and a goalkeeper, and played for RSD Alcalá, CD Los Yébenes and Getafe CF in the 1980s.

Honours

Spain U23