Antonio Sivera Salvá (born 11 August 1996) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for La Liga club Deportivo Alavés, who he captains.
Born in Xàbia, Alicante, Valencian Community, Sivera joined Valencia CF's youth setup in 2013 following stints at CD Jávea, Alicante CF and Hércules CF. He made his senior debut on 10 November 2013 at the age of 17, starting for the reserves in a 3âÂÂ1 Segunda División B away loss against Elche CF Ilicitano.
Sivera signed a five-year professional contract with Valencia on 10 February 2015, and was definitely promoted to the B team in May. After spending the 2015âÂÂ16 season as a backup to ÃÂlex Sánchez, he became a regular starter in the following as they reached the promotion play-offs finals.
On 19 July 2017, Sivera joined La Liga club Deportivo Alavés on a four-year deal. He made his professional debut on 24 October, in a 1âÂÂ0 away win over Getafe CF in the fourth round of the Copa del Rey.
Sivera's first match in the league took place on 29 April 2018, when he started and was replaced by habitual starter Fernando Pacheco shortly at the hour mark of the 0âÂÂ1 home loss to Atlético Madrid. On 13 January 2020, he moved to Segunda División side UD AlmerÃÂa on loan until the end of the season.
Sivera won his first cap for Spain at under-21 level on 1 September 2017, in a 3âÂÂ0 friendly defeat of Italy held in Toledo. In 2019, he was the starter as the team won the UEFA European Championship for the fifth time.
Spain U19
Spain U21