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6Caps- 0International goals
- 35AgeBorn 23 Aug 1991
DynamoClub
CupLeague- ParaguayNational team
The shape of him
F. Balbuena is a 35-year-old defender at Dynamo and a Paraguay international. Defending is anticipation as much as tackling: reading the pass before it is played, holding the line, and starting the attack from the back.
The job
Win the individual duels, protect the space behind, and give the team a platform to build from.
Honours 8
- 3Paulista A1
- 3Division Profesional
- 2Serie A
Quick facts
- Full name
- F. Balbuena
- Date of birth
- 23 Aug 1991 (35)
- Place of birth
- Ciudad del Este
- Nationality
- Paraguay
- Position
- Defender
- Current club
Dynamo
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Recent matches
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Venue | Result | Minutes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2026 |  Brasileirão Série A - Brazil |  Cruzeiro | H | L2–4 | 0' | |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Brasileirão Série A - Brazil |  Internacional | H | D1–1 | 0' | |
| 7 Oct 2026 | Brasileirão Série A - Brazil |  Remo | A | D1–1 | 0' |
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