Víctor Laguardia
- Full name: Víctor Laguardia Leiva
- Date of birth: January 5, 1989
- Place of birth: Zaragoza, Spain
- Nationality: Spanish
- Primary position: Centre-back (defender)
- Preferred foot: Right
Club career (highlights)
- CA Osasuna B (youth/reserve): Developed through youth ranks.
- Deportivo Alavés — Laguardia is best known for his time at Deportivo Alavés. He joined Alavés in 2014 and became an important defensive leader and captain. He helped the club achieve promotion to La Liga and was a regular starter in the top flight during multiple seasons.
- Other clubs: He had earlier spells associated with Real Zaragoza (youth and B team), and loan moves including Deportivo Aragón and a loan to other clubs during his early career. He also had a stint with Atlético Madrid's youth setup earlier in his development.
Notable achievements
- Key part of Alavés' promotion to La Liga (2015) and their consolidation in the top tier.
- Captaincy at Alavés and reputation as a reliable, composed centre-back with good aerial ability and leadership qualities.
- Played in domestic cup competitions and La Liga matches across multiple seasons for Alavés.
Playing style
- Strong in aerial duels and set-piece defense.
- Composed on the ball, capable of playing out from the back.
- Physical and positionally disciplined; contributes leadership and organizational qualities to the back line.
Career notes
- Born in 1989, Laguardia spent the prime of his career at Alavés where he gained recognition for consistent performances in Spain’s top divisions.
- Wears shirt numbers associated with central defenders during his time at Alavés and served as one of the club’s long-term defensive mainstays.
Sources: Publicly available club records, match reports and player profiles (e.g., La Liga and club websites). This is a concise summary of Víctor Laguardia’s career with Deportivo Alavés and general profile information.