Deportivo Alaves has made a significant mark on world football by having six ex-players and two coaches in the current World Cup. Although Toni Martínez and Abde Rebbach did not make the final cut, the legacy of the albiazul club is felt in the tournament. Players such as Marcos Llorente, Theo Hernández, Giuliano Simeone, Ermedin Demirovic, Facundo Pellistri, and José Luis Rodríguez are representing their national teams, showcasing the quality that Alaves has contributed to international football. Ermedin Demirovic, who had a brief stint with Alaves, has already debuted in the World Cup, although his team did not win their opening match. Meanwhile, Marcos Llorente is preparing for his debut against Cape Verde, while other ex-players like Pellistri and Hernández are also ready to shine. This event highlights the importance of Alaves in nurturing talents who now compete at a global level, and its history lives on through these footballers who have left their mark on the club and their national teams.