Success attracts many fans and also media attention. So, when a player reaches a certain popularity level, his complete professional and private life is widely discovered by the world. The same is the case for the Spanish star Alex Albrines. Playing high-level basketball for FC Barcelona, the 30-year-old star is again in the news for his selection to the Spanish national side. Topping the FIBA ranking, Spain is one of the favorites for the 2023 FIBA World Cup, where Albrines will be an experienced star within the team.
While his career is very illustrious and trophy-laden, fans are more curious about his personal life. One of the recurring questions regarding Alex Albrines’ personal life is whether he has a girlfriend or is married. The versatile star is open about his personal life, timely sharing his family photos on social media. We will go through his personal and professional life to understand more about the veteran.
Alex Albrines’ girlfriend - Carla Garcia
Born and brought up in Spain, Alex Albrines found it easy to make his career choice with his father playing basketball professionally in ACB. Following in his father’s footsteps Alex made his professional debut for Axarquia and rose to the top tier team – FC Barcelona. Even before he started playing basketball professionally, Alex Abrines found the love of his life Carla Garcia, in college.
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Carla was also taking basketball lessons and was in the school with Alex Abrines. Ironically, Carla’s last coach was Alex’s father Gabriel Albrines. Continuing their relationship for a long time, the couple got married in 2018, with many Spanish basketball stars and Alex’s OKC teammates blessing the couple personally.
The lovely couple even has 2 children, an elder daughter named Chloe and a very recently born boy – named Gala. Alex and Carla have cute photos of their children on their social media accounts.
Alex Albrines’ Professional Life
With great success in his personal life, Alex Albrines also has a commendable professional career. The Spanish star mostly played for European teams and spent 3 seasons in the NBA. Winning 2 league titles and 3 Super Cups with the FC Barcelona team, Alex Abrines solidified his career with a gold medal in the FIBA U-18 EuroBasket Championship.
At the senior level, Abrines won a bronze medal in the 2016 Olympic Games. Playing at the forward and guard position, Alex Abrines remained a vital piece in Spain’s quest for glory, from 2012 to even in the upcoming FIBA World Cup.
FAQs
A. Yes, Alex Albrines is married to his long-term girlfriend Carla Garcia since 2018.
A. Alex Albrines have 2 children – a girl named Chloe and a boy named Gala.
A. 1993 born star is 30 years of age as of August 2023.
A. Alex Albrines is currently playing for the Spanish giants FC Barcelona.
A. Alex Albrines’ father, Gabiel Albrines was an ACB player and played professionally for 10 years.