Goalkeepers rarely get the credit their consistency deserves, and Alex Remiro might be the clearest example in Spanish football. Since arriving at Real Sociedad on a free transfer in 2019, he has been the man in the number 1 shirt almost every league weekend, collected a Euro 2024 winner's medal with Spain and turned into one of the shrewdest signings the club has made in years.
Now the clock is ticking. His contract runs until June 2027, which means the 2026 to 2027 season is the last one on his current deal. That changes everything about how clubs, agents and fans talk about him.
Remiro in One Table
| Full name | Alejandro Remiro Gargallo |
|---|---|
| Born | March 24, 1995 (31 in 2026) |
| Birthplace | Cascante, Navarre, Spain |
| Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) |
| Position | Goalkeeper, right footed |
| Club and shirt | Real Sociedad, number 1 |
| Earlier clubs | Basconia, Bilbao Athletic, Athletic Bilbao, plus loans at Levante and Huesca |
| Contract | Until June 2027 |
| Reported buyout clause | 70 million euros |
| Market value | Roughly 12 million to 15 million euros on most valuation sites |
| Estimated net worth | $25 million to $30 million (Icon Polls estimate) |
| FC 26 rating | 82 to 83 across updates |
| Spain senior caps | 2 (as of mid 2026) |
| Major honours | Euro 2024; Copa del Rey with Real Sociedad (2020 and 2026 editions) |
A Navarre Kid in Bilbao's Academy
Remiro was born in Cascante, a small town in Navarre, the region that borders the Basque Country. That geography mattered. Athletic Bilbao's famous recruitment policy only takes players from the Basque region or with Basque roots, and Navarre counts, so he came through their system: first at the farm team Basconia, then Bilbao Athletic, then the senior squad.
Like a lot of young keepers stuck behind an established number one, he had to go elsewhere to play. He spent 2016 to 2017 on loan at Levante and 2017 to 2018 at Huesca, where he helped the club win promotion to La Liga. Those two years did more for his development than any amount of bench time would have.
The Free Transfer That Aged Beautifully
In 2019 he crossed the Basque divide to Real Sociedad without the club paying a fee. Seven seasons later, he has passed 300 appearances in all competitions, more than 230 of them in La Liga, along with Europa League nights and the club's 2023 to 2024 Champions League campaign.
The trophies came too. Real Sociedad won the 2020 Copa del Rey (the final itself was played in 2021) and added another in 2026. In that second run, the club rotated: Remiro kept La Liga duty while Unai Marrero handled most of the cup matches, though Remiro still featured in the quarter final and semi final. Marrero then became the story of the final with his penalty saves. It was a sensible arrangement, and it also hints at how the club may be planning for life after its number one.
What the Numbers Actually Say
Durability is Remiro's headline quality. In 2022 to 2023 he played all 38 league games, kept 15 clean sheets and posted a save percentage of roughly 74%. In 2023 to 2024 he made 37 league appearances at around 73%.
The 2025 to 2026 season was less flattering on paper. He made about 31 league appearances, played over 3,500 minutes and saw his save percentage drop to around 62%. That is a noticeable dip, and an honest assessment has to say so. Save percentage depends heavily on the defence in front of a keeper and the quality of chances conceded, so one season is not a verdict, but it does take a little shine off the transfer pitch. He still had big afternoons, including two 2 to 1 wins over Barcelona and a 3 to 2 victory over Atletico Madrid.
Spain, Finally
Remiro played for Spain's under 19 side in 2013 and 2014, then waited a decade for the senior call. It came in 2024, and he was named in the squad that won the European Championship in Germany. He had 2 senior caps as of mid 2026. He has not been Spain's first choice, but very few goalkeepers can say they own a Euros medal.
Money: Estimates, Not Payslips
Real Sociedad has never published Remiro's salary, and neither has he. Reports place him among the higher earners at the club, which fits his standing. Icon Polls estimates his net worth at between $25 million and $30 million in 2026, built on several years of top flight wages, international bonuses and commercial work. Treat that as an informed range rather than a confirmed figure.
The Barcelona Question and the 2027 Deadline
Here is where it gets interesting. Most valuation platforms put Remiro at roughly 12 million to 15 million euros, though some sources go as high as 22 million to 27 million euros. His reported buyout clause is 70 million euros, but nobody seriously expects that number to drive negotiations when his deal expires in June 2027. If he runs it down, he can leave for nothing next summer.
Barcelona have been the loudest link, with reports in early 2026 suggesting the Catalan club was weighing him up. Inter Milan, Chelsea and Manchester United have all been mentioned at various points. Asked about it while on international duty, Remiro said his focus was on Real Sociedad, while admitting you never know what might happen in football. That is not a denial, and it was not meant to be one.
Our view: at 31, he is in the age window where many goalkeepers do their best work, and a free agent with his durability and a Euros medal is an attractive proposition. Whether the 2025 to 2026 dip was a blip will likely decide how hard the bigger clubs push.
His FC 26 Card
In EA Sports FC 26, Remiro launched at 83 overall and has moved between 82 and 83 in live updates. Reflexes, positioning and handling are his strengths, which makes him one of the better La Liga keepers in the game and a dependable pick for a Real Sociedad career mode or a Spanish Ultimate Team squad.
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Three Things Readers Ask
Can Alex Remiro leave Real Sociedad for free?
His contract runs until June 2027, so unless he signs an extension, he would be free to join another club when it expires.
Who would replace him at Real Sociedad?
Unai Marrero is the established second choice and was the Copa del Rey final hero in 2026, so he is the obvious internal candidate.
Did Remiro play at Euro 2024?
He was part of Spain's title winning squad in Germany. He has 2 senior caps in total as of mid 2026.
