Alberto Contador
Awards & Honours
11
Awards Won
2
Honours
1
Rankings
2
Records
Alberto Contador's career stands as one of the most decorated in modern cycling. His record four Vélo d'Or awards place him above contemporaries like Chris Froome and Vincenzo Nibali, and his ability to win all three Grand Tours, and do it twice, puts him in a class with only the legendary Eddy Merckx. His aggressive riding and dramatic victories made him a beloved figure, and his legacy as a pure climber and stage racer remains unmatched.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
First Spaniard to win all three Grand Tours
Completed the career Grand Slam with wins in Tour, Giro, and Vuelta.
One of only two cyclists to win all three Grand Tours more than once
Achieved the feat twice, joining Eddy Merckx.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest climbers of all time
Records & Feats
Record four-time winner of the Vélo d'Or
Won the award for best cyclist of the year in 2008, 2009, 2012, and 2014.
First Spaniard to win all three Grand Tours
Completed the career Grand Slam with wins in the Tour, Giro, and Vuelta.