Albert Riera

Quick Facts

Full Name	Albert Riera
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Apr 15, 1982(1982-04-15)
Age	42
Birthplace	Manacor
Country	Spain
Birth City	Balearic Islands
Horoscope	Aries

Albert Riera Biography

Albert Riera is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on April 15, 1982 in Manacor, Balearic Islands, Spain.

In the 2002–03 campaign, already an undisputed starter, he helped the local team to the conquest of the Copa del Rey, and scored four league goals in 35 games.

In the summer of 2003, Riera moved to FC Girondins de Bordeaux, where he was a first-team regular for two years.

Albert Riera Net Worth

Albert Riera is one of the richest Football Player from Spain. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Albert Riera 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Albert Riera Ortega (born 15 April 1982) is a Spanish retired footballer who played mainly as a left winger but also as a left back.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Albert Riera height 6 ft 2 in Daniel weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Albert Riera Dating?

According to our records, Albert Riera married to Olga Korolyova. As of December 1, 2023, Albert Riera’s is not dating anyone.

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On 1 September 2008 (transfer deadline day), Riera signed a four-year deal with Liverpool for a fee of £8 million, being given the number 11 shirt. He made his Premier League debut on the 13th, playing 71 minutes of a 2–1 home win against Manchester United, and scored his first goal for the Reds as they beat Wigan Athletic 3–2 on 18 October, adding another in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League in a 3–1 victory at PSV Eindhoven.

Facts & Trivia

Daniel Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Spain. Albert Riera celebrates birthday on April 15 of every year.

Riera netted Liverpool’s first goal of 2009, and also scored in the third round in the FA Cup on 3 January, against Preston North End. Later during that season he scored against Aston Villa in a 5–0 home rout on 22 March 2009, through a half-volley after Pepe Reina’s long goal kick.

Top Facts about Albert Riera

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2. Celje
3. Albert Riera Ortega is a Spanish professional football manager and former player.
4. He played as a left winger, and also as a left-back.
5. He won a Copa del Rey with Espanyol, and reached the 2007 UEFA Cup final.
6. He won 16 caps for Spain, and represented the nation at the 2009 Confederations Cup.
7. In 2022, he led Olimpija Ljubljana to the Slovenian PrvaLiga title and cup for a double in his first season.
8. He moved to Bordeaux in 2003, and to Espanyol in 2005.
9. In 2008, he signed a four-year deal with Liverpool.
10. In 2010, he signed with Olympiacos and later with Galatasaray.
11. In 2014, he joined Udinese, and had a loan spell at Watford.
12. He was sacked from Udinese on 29 November 2014.
13. In 2016, he joined Koper until 2018.
14. He retired from football in 2018.
15. He obtained a UEFA Pro Licence in 2019.
16. He was appointed manager of Celje in 2023.
17. His younger brother, Sito, is also a footballer.

Why did Albert Riera leave Liverpool?

Former Liverpool winger Albert Riera insists the media was to blame for the fallout with Rafa Benitez which led to his exit from Anfield. The Spaniard was fined and transfer listed back in March 2010 after a scathing attack on Benitez during an interview with a radio station in his homeland.

Where Albert Riera?

Albert Riera Vidal (born 28 December 1983), is a Spanish-New Zealand former professional footballer who is currently the manager of Auckland City in the Northern League. He played the majority of his career as a midfielder for Auckland City in the ISPS Handa Premiership and for Wellington Phoenix in the A-League.

What does Riera mean?

The Riera surname finds its roots in the Catalan language, from the word “riera,” which means “stream.” As such, this is a topographic surname created from a geographic feature near where the bearer of the name lived.

Where is the last name Riera from?

Catalan: habitational name from any of the numerous places named Riera or La Riera, from Catalan riera ‘stream’ (Late Latin rivaria). There are various places in northern Spain named with this word, for example in the province of Tarragona, and the surname may also be a habitational name from any of these.