Player Details

Name

Roland Alberg

Height

5' 11"

Weight

159 lbs

Date of Birth

8.6.1990 (34)

Birthplace

Hoorn, Suriname

Position

Midfielder

Position Detail

Attacking Midfielder

Preferred Side

Centre

Footedness

Right
Career Summary

Option declined on Nov. 1, 2017.

Alberg, whom the Union acquired through the Discovery process, has been touted by the team as a versatile midfielder who is "able to play multiple positions at a high level of class."

OUTSIDE MLS
Alberg joins the Union from ADO Den Haag of the Dutch Eredivisie, the top division in the Netherlands. He has played there since the 2013-14 season, where he appeared in 71 games, made 60 starts and scored 16 goals with 13 assists. Last season was arguably the best for the young 25-year-old midfielder, where scored eight goals and added nine assists. He had seven goals and three assists in his debut season with the club during 2013-14. So far during 2015-16, Alberg has played in 13 games and added a goal and an assist. Prior to Den Haag, Alberg joined the professional ranks by signing with SBV Excelsior where he played from 2011-13. He started his career playing in the AZ Alkmaar academy.