Fabián Balbuena
Paraguay
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Fabián Balbuena 2026 season stats
As a right center back, Fabián Balbuena has appeared in 7 Serie A matches this season, totalling 586 minutes at an average rating of 6.64. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification South America | 9 | 730 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 6.95 |
 Serie A | 7 | 586 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 6.64 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 3 | 234 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.92 |
| Total | 19 | 1,550 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 6.83 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Shots | 1 | 0.20 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 12 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 31 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 31 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.15 | 17 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Key passes | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 23 |
Fabián Balbuena has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 586 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 7th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Fabián Balbuena has 0 assists and 0 key passes . Fabián Balbuena has set up 0 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 31st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 363 | 55.80 | 88 |
| Accurate passes | 310 | 47.60 | 84 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 46 |
| Long balls won | 31 | 4.76 | 99 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.15 | 43 |
| Backward passes | 14 | 2.15 | 14 |
| Passes (final third) | 45 | 6.91 | 78 |
Fabián Balbuena has completed 310 of 363 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 88th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.15 | 26 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.15 | 16 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 95 |
| Duels won | 21 | 3.23 | 19 |
| Aerials won | 11 | 1.69 | 57 |
| Touches | 426 | 65.40 | 60 |
| Possession lost | 57 | 8.75 | 41 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.77 | 69 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.15 | 6 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Fabián Balbuena completes 1 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 21 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 8 | 1.23 | 30 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 0.61 | 18 |
| Interceptions | 11 | 1.69 | 89 |
| Clearances | 29 | 4.45 | 58 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 17 | 2.61 | 20 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.15 | 95 |
Fabián Balbuena makes 8 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 29 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 73 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 30th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 0.31 | 3 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 9 |
| Foul involvements | 3 | 0.46 | 1 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Fabián Balbuena has committed 2 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Serie AMainly right center back (7 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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33 yrsFabián Balbuena previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 3 | 226 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7.19 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Copa America | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 6.90 |
 Friendly International | 3 | 189 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.66 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Copa Libertadores | 2 | 180 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.39 |
| Serie A | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.63 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 13 | 1,082 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 6.57 |
 Copa do Brasil | 6 | 493 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.17 |
| Copa Libertadores | 2 | 109 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.04 |
About Fabián Balbuena
Serie A 2026 season
This season in the Serie A, Fabián Balbuena has featured across 7 appearances (7 starts), totalling 586 minutes. Fabián Balbuena has attempted 1 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.05 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Fabián Balbuena has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 1 attempts (100% success rate).
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Fabián Balbuena has registered 8 tackles (4 won), 11 interceptions, and 29 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 310 from 363 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Fabián Balbuena has won 21 of 31 total duels.
Discipline
Fabián Balbuena has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 1.
About Fabián Balbuena
Fabián Balbuena is a 35-year-old defender playing for Grêmio in the Serie A, representing Paraguay. Fabián Balbuena is right-footed and wears the number 2 shirt. Born on 23 August 1991.
Most recent appearance
Fabián Balbuena's most recent match was away at Germany on July 29th. Grêmio drew 1-1. Fabián Balbuena played 1 minutes with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
- December 27th1-0 lossatBragantino(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 14th0-1 lossvsClub Bolívar(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 27th0-1 lossvsFrance(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 29th1-1 drawatGermany(1 mins, rating 0)
- April 1st0-0 drawvsAustralia(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Fabián Balbuena and Grêmio are next in action on July 7th against Vitória in the Serie A. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Vitória vs Grêmio match preview.
Teammates at Grêmio
Fabián Balbuena currently plays alongside Weverton, Martin Braithwaite, Mathías Villasanti, Gabriel Grando, João Pedro, Tetê, Fabián Balbuena, Luis Eduardo, Filip Krovinovic, Thiago Beltrame, Carlos Vinícius, Erick Noriega, José Enamorado, Cristian Pavón, Matheus Nascimento, Marcos Rocha, Walter Kannemann, Riquelme, Roger, Gabriel Menegon, Caio Paulista, Pedro Gabriel, Francis Amuzu, Wagner Leonardo, Juan Nardoni, Tiaguinho, Dodi, Wallace, Marlon, Gustavo Martins, Jovane Cabral, Diego Caito and Danilo Barbosa at Grêmio.