Xeber Alkain

Xeber Alkain Mitxelena (born 26 June 1997) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Real Sociedad B.

Club Career

Born in Hondarribia, Gipuzkoa, Basque Country, Alkain joined Real Sociedad in 2016 from Antiguoko, and was initially assigned to the C-team. On 10 January 2019, after establishing himself as a starter for the C's, he was loaned to Segunda Division B side Arenas Club de Getxo for the remainder of the season.

Upon returning, Alkain was assigned to the reserves also in the third division, and renewed his contract until 2021 on 1 July 2020. He was a regular starter during the 2020–21 campaign, scoring five goals as his side returned to Segunda Division after 59 years; on 5 July 2021, he extended his link for a further year.

Alkain made his professional debut on 14 August 2021, coming on as a late substitute for Alex Sola in a 1–0 home win over CD Leganes.