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FBFabián Balbuena

Fabián Balbuena

€312KMarket Value
Grêmio
Grêmio•Defender•
ParaguayParaguay
6.5
Season Score
34
Aug 23, 1991
189 cm
Height
3
Shirt Number
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Performance Overview

Season Performance 25/26
All Competitions
35Matches
0Goals
0Assists
0Goal Contributions
44Mins/game
6.98Avg Rating
Career Statistics

Career

Career Progress

Career Progress

Appearances per Season

Appearance Distribution

78
Full match
4
Substituted off
7
From Bench

Rival Clubs(117)

Player stats against each opponent club

TeamMPWDLGA
Atlético MineiroAtlético Mineiro94321000
Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur72141000
EvertonEverton72140000
Manchester UnitedManchester United72140000
PalmeirasPalmeiras73131010
ChelseaChelsea62130001
Leicester CityLeicester City62221000
FlamengoFlamengo62220010
BotafogoBotafogo64020110
CruzeiroCruzeiro62221020
São PauloSão Paulo61320020
LiverpoolLiverpool50050010
Manchester CityManchester City50140020
ArsenalArsenal50140000
Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United51131000
Wolverhampton WanderersWolverhampton Wanderers52030000
Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton & Hove Albion50410000
ChapecoenseChapecoense51310000
FluminenseFluminense52031010
InternacionalInternacional52211010
1–20 of 117

Rival National Teams(31)

Player stats against each opponent national team

TeamMPWDLGA
BrazilBrazil51220011
ChileChile41030000
PeruPeru40220001
MexicoMexico30030000
ColombiaColombia30210010
UruguayUruguay21100000
MoroccoMorocco20110000
JapanJapan20020000
Costa RicaCosta Rica20110000
QatarQatar10100010
South AfricaSouth Africa10100000
JordanJordan11000000
Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia10100000
United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates11001000
Korea RepublicKorea Republic10100000
GreeceGreece11000000
United StatesUnited States10010000
EcuadorEcuador10100000
HondurasHonduras10100000
GuatemalaGuatemala11000000
1–20 of 31
Transfers

Transfers

Transfer Value History

Transfer History

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Free Agent
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Free Agent
Jul 26, 2025
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Free Agent
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Free Agent
Jun 30, 2023
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Free Agent
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Free Agent
Jul 18, 2022
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Free Agent
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Free Agent
Jul 9, 2021
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Free Agent
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Free Agent
Jul 14, 2018€4M
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Free Agent
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Free Agent
Feb 8, 2016€1M
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Free Agent
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Free Agent
Aug 15, 2014
Trophies

Trophies & Awards

3 titles won

Championships

Serie A
Serie A
1x Winner(2017)
1x
Copa do Brasil
Copa do Brasil
1x Winner(2022)
1x
Premier League 2 Divison Two
Premier League 2 Divison Two
1x Winner(2019/2020)
1x

About Fabián Balbuena

Fabián Balbuena is a 34-year-old Paraguay defender who currently plays for Grêmio in the Serie A. Throughout his career, Fabián Balbuena has scored 31 goals and provided 7 assists in 460 appearances across 8 clubs. Fabián Balbuena has made 12 appearances in the Serie A 2026, earning an average rating of 6.7. Fabián Balbuena brings experience and reliability to the backline with 460 professional appearances under his belt. Among the clubs he has represented — Grêmio, Dinamo Moskva, Corinthians, West Ham United — Fabián Balbuena was most prolific at Corinthians, where he scored 14 goals in 164 appearances. Throughout his career, Fabián Balbuena has won 3 trophies, including Serie A, Copa do Brasil, Premier League 2 Divison Two, demonstrating his ability to perform at the highest competitive level. Fabián Balbuena stands 189 cm tall, weighs 88 kg. Fabián Balbuena represents Paraguay at international level.

Full Career Record — Fabián Balbuena

Fabián Balbuena's professional career spans from 2012 to 2026, a period of roughly 14 seasons over which he has amassed 460 appearances spread across 8 clubs. With 31 goals and 7 assists recorded across that span, his record reflects a sustained contribution at the highest level.

His most productive season in attacking terms came in 16/17 with Corinthians, when he registered 5 goals and 1 assists in 56 matches, playing 4994 minutes. That campaign stands out as one of the high points of his output.

In his most recent recorded season (25/26) at Grêmio, Fabián Balbuena played 20 matches, scoring 0 goals and providing 0 assists, with an average match rating of 6.90.

Among the notable milestones of his career, Fabián Balbuena has passed the 400-appearance milestone and has lifted 3 trophies.

Club-by-club totals

ClubPeriodAppsGoalsAssistsMinutesYCRCRating
Corinthians2015/2016 - 2022/202316414310702——7.04
Dinamo Moskva2021/2022 - 2024/202563535312——7.23
West Ham United2018/2019 - 2020/202162305070——6.38
Libertad2014/2015 - 2015/201659411440———
Paraguay (national team)2006 - now32201737——6.66
Cerro Porteno PF2012/201326100———
Grêmio2025/2026 - now25101291——6.93
Rubio Ñú2013/201417101525———
Nacional Asunción2012/2013 - 2013/2014120090———
Total42829725430

Season-by-season statistics

SeasonClubAppsGoalsAssistsMinutesYCRCRating
25/26Grêmio200—1064006.90
25/26Paraguay (national team)150—460007.06
24/25Grêmio31—226007.00
24/25Dinamo Moskva182—1469107.46
23/24Paraguay (national team)60—459106.92
23/24Dinamo Moskva333—2853706.89
22/23Corinthians101—724107.37
22/23Paraguay (national team)21—180006.33
21/22Corinthians213—1654206.93
21/22Paraguay (national team)61—444116.70
21/22Dinamo Moskva120—990207.35
20/21West Ham United181—1564116.84
19/20West Ham United211—1492205.03

Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Fabián Balbuena play?
Fabián Balbuena plays as a Defender for Grêmio in the Serie A.
What team does Fabián Balbuena play for?
Fabián Balbuena currently plays for Grêmio in the Serie A. The Paraguay international has established himself as an important member of the squad.
How old is Fabián Balbuena?
Fabián Balbuena is 34 years old, born on August 23, 1991. He is a Paraguay national. At 34, he has already won 3 trophies in his professional career.
How tall is Fabián Balbuena?
Fabián Balbuena is 189 cm tall. He weighs 88 kg.
How many trophies has Fabián Balbuena won?
Fabián Balbuena has won 3 trophies throughout his career, demonstrating his quality at the highest competitive level. He currently plays for Grêmio.
What nationality is Fabián Balbuena?
Fabián Balbuena is from Paraguay and represents them at international level. At club level, he plays for Grêmio.