David Alaba Makes Serie A Debut for Udinese in Defeat to Torino

David Alaba made his competitive debut for Udinese Calcio on Monday, October 12, 2026, entering the match in the 72nd minute during a 1-2 Serie A defeat against FC Turin at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino. reported that the 34-year-old Austria captain slotted into a three-man central defense wearing the number five shirt, roughly three weeks after signing with the Friuli club following the expiration of his contract with Real Madrid.