Deportivo Alaves, also known as Alavés, is a privately owned Spanish football club (S.A.D.) headquartered in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Álava, in the autonomous community of the Basque Country, Spain. Founded on January 23, 1921, as Sport Friend's Club, the organization operates with approximately 70 employees and reported $25.1M in revenue as of 2023. The club specializes in professional sports teams and clubs, competing in La Liga, the top tier of Spanish football.