Víctor Laguardia

Alavés Laguardia continued competing in division two the following years, with Zaragoza and Deportivo Alavés. He achieved promotion to the top flight with the latter in 2016, appearing in 39 matches and scoring once.

Laguardia scored his first goal in the Spanish top tier on 1 October 2016, but in a 2–1 away loss to Sevilla FC. During that season he appeared in 31 competitive games for a side that finish ninth and also reached the final of the Copa del Rey for the first time ever, but also suffered a severe knee injury that sidelined him for eight months.

Laguardia left Alavés after his contract expired in July 2022, but returned on 4 October after agreeing to a two-year deal. On 16 July 2023, having been a backup option as the club returned to the top tier, he announced his retirement at the age of 33.

Career statistics

Honours Alavés Segunda División: 2015–16

Spain U20 Mediterranean Games: 2009