Fabián Balbuena
Grêmio - RS/D/
ParaguayPlayer Info
Fabián Balbuena is a Paraguayan international centre-back of considerable stature, currently playing for Grêmio in Brazil and valued at around €1.5 million. The 34-year-old defender is known for his commanding presence, aerial prowess, and leadership. Balbuena's career took off in Paraguay with Cerro Porteño, where he won league titles and established himself as a top defender. His performances earned him a move to Corinthians in Brazil, where he captained the side and won the Campeonato Paulista, before a successful stint in the English Premier League with West Ham United. He has been a mainstay for the Paraguayan national team, featuring in Copa América and World Cup qualification campaigns. His honors include domestic league titles in Paraguay and Brazil. Balbuena is a complete defender: strong in the tackle, excellent in the air, and comfortable with the ball at his feet. He remains a key player for both club and country, embodying defensive solidity and experience at the highest level.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2025/07/25
Dynamo Moscow
Grêmio - RSSigned
2023/06/29
Corinthians - SPDynamo MoscowLoan Ended
2022/07/17
Dynamo MoscowCorinthians - SPLoan
2021/07/08
West Ham UnitedDynamo MoscowSigned
2018/07/13
Corinthians - SPWest Ham United4000000€
Transfer
2016/02/07
Club Libertad AsunciónCorinthians - SP1400000€
Transfer
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
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Statistics
Grêmio - RS
BRA Serie A2025
Matches
Games Played
3
Games Started
3
Minutes Per Game
225
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
1
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
1
Accurate Passes Per Game
143
Key Passes Per Game
1
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
11
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
1
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
3
Interceptions Per Game
4
Clearances Per Game
24
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
0
Be Fouled Per Game
3