Goalkeepers at clubs like Deportivo Alavés don't get the luxury of quiet afternoons. They face more shots, more crosses and more nervy final ten minutes than the keepers at Spain's richest sides. That is the job Antonio Sivera has been doing, and it is why a player who almost never leads the sports pages still draws steady interest from supporters, scouts and people building a career mode save at midnight.
He turned 30 on 11 August 2026. For an outfield player that can signal the start of a decline. For a goalkeeper it often marks the beginning of his most useful years.
Sivera at a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Full name | Antonio Sivera Salvá |
| Known as | Antonio Sivera |
| Born | 11 August 1996, Jávea, Spain |
| Age | 30 (turned 30 in August 2026) |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Height | About 1.84 m |
| Position | Goalkeeper |
| Preferred foot | Right |
| Club in 2026 | Deportivo Alavés |
| Estimated net worth (Icon Polls) | $5 million to $8 million |
| Estimated salary (Icon Polls) | Mid six figures a year, before bonuses |
Thirty, and Only Now Hitting His Stride
Sivera comes from Jávea, on the Alicante coast, and his career has been built in Spanish football rather than around it. He doesn't have a highlight reel reputation or a famous transfer saga. What he has is La Liga experience at a club where the goalkeeper is often the busiest man on the pitch.
That matters more than it sounds. A keeper at a mid or lower table side has to stay switched on through long spells of pressure, then make one decisive save that the scoreline barely reflects. Alavés have valued Sivera for exactly that: concentration, match rhythm and calm when the game turns against them. None of those qualities show up well in a clip on social media. All of them show up in the points table.
What 1.84 Metres Gets You in Goal
At about 1.84 m, Sivera is not one of the giants of the modern game. He sits in a sensible middle ground: tall enough to cover his goal and deal with crosses, compact enough to react quickly on close range shots and get down low.
Height is also only one part of the picture now. Positioning, timing, communication and confidence with the ball at his feet decide how good a keeper really is. Sivera is expected to help his side play out from the back when the game allows, so his frame has to work with his footwork, not just his reach.
The Numbers That Actually Judge Him
Reading a goalkeeper's stats like a striker's is a common mistake. Goals conceded on their own tell you more about the defence than the keeper. The numbers that give a fairer picture of Sivera's season are these:
- Appearances and minutes: the simplest sign of whether a manager trusts him.
- Saves and save percentage: how much work he does and how well he does it.
- Clean sheets: a team stat, but a useful one when read alongside the others.
- Passing accuracy: increasingly important for keepers asked to start attacks.
- Errors leading to shots or goals: the category every keeper wants to keep empty.
His role can shift with the manager, the season and the competition for the shirt, but he has been an important goalkeeper option for Alavés. For a club outside the Spanish elite, that kind of dependability is hard to replace.
Salary and Net Worth, With the Caveats
Icon Polls estimates Antonio Sivera's net worth at between $5 million and $8 million in 2026. That figure is an estimate built from what a La Liga goalkeeper at his level typically earns over a career: salary, bonuses and the income that comes from staying in the top flight for several seasons.
His exact wage has not been publicly confirmed. Our best estimate puts him in the mid six figures a year, with extra money possible from appearance bonuses, clean sheet incentives, squad bonuses and the fine print of his contract. Treat any precise number you see elsewhere with suspicion unless it comes from the club.
One thing works in his favour financially: longevity. Reliable keepers in Spain can keep earning well into their thirties, long after many outfield players have been moved on.
Putting a Price on a Goalkeeper Is Awkward
Icon Polls estimates Sivera's transfer value in the low to mid millions of dollars, but that is a moving target. Form, minutes, contract length and demand for experienced keepers all push it up or down.
Goalkeepers are notoriously hard to price. Clubs rarely pay for potential in this position. They pay to reduce risk, because a single mistake from the last line can cost a season. A Spanish keeper who knows the league, the language and the tempo of La Liga has real value to a side needing a steady number one or a strong number two. Any move, though, depends on Alavés, his contract and whether an offer actually arrives. There is no confirmed transfer to report.
The FC 26 Case
A surprising share of the interest in Sivera comes from gamers. In FC 26 career mode, experienced keepers with sensible wages are often smarter buys than the famous names, and he fits that profile.
Before signing him, check the obvious boxes: overall rating, potential, reflexes, diving, handling, kicking, positioning, age, wage and contract length. Where he makes the most sense:
- As the first choice keeper at a modest or mid table club.
- As a reliable backup at a stronger side.
- As a short to medium term signing while a young keeper develops behind him.
He won't transform a save on his own. He will stop you gambling your season on an untested teenager.
Private by Default
Sivera keeps his personal life private. He is known for football rather than celebrity, and there is no confirmed public information about a wife, girlfriend or children. We won't guess. Plenty of Spanish players prefer to keep attention on the pitch, and he appears to be one of them.
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Quick Checks
How old is Antonio Sivera?
He was born on 11 August 1996, so he turned 30 in August 2026.
How much does Antonio Sivera earn?
His salary is not officially published. Icon Polls estimates it in the mid six figures a year, with bonuses on top.
Is Antonio Sivera worth signing in FC 26?
For a modest club or as a dependable backup, yes. Check his rating, wage and contract length first.
