Previous match
World Cup
Round of 16
Paraguay
0 - 1
L
France
Fabián Balbuena
Grêmio
Contract until: 30 Jun 2027
Paraguay U23
About Us
Fabián Balbuena is a professional footballer known for consistent performances across competitions. He has played 33 matches, scoring 1 goals and providing — assists, contributing in both attack and defense.
He has gained experience across multiple football leagues and tournaments, improving his overall performance in game. With an average rating of 6.85, he shows steady and reliable form.
His performances are often featured in football previews, highlighting his match impact. Explore full stats, recent matches, and career details below.
Career overview
Appearances
33
Clean sheets
7
Goals conceded
50
Minutes played
2,554
Yellow cards
2
World Cup
Paraguay
France
Season statistics
-
2026 · World Cup · Paraguay
-
2026 · Serie A · Grêmio
-
2025 · Serie A · Grêmio
-
2026 · WC Qualification South America · Paraguay
-
2022 · WC Qualification South America · Paraguay
-
2018 · WC Qualification South America · Paraguay
World Cup
Paraguay
Appearances
1
Minutes played
1
Draws
1
Serie A
Grêmio
Appearances
7
Lineups
7
Minutes played
586
Average rating
6.64
Wins
2
Draws
2
Losses
3
Shots
1
Shots off target
1
Successful dribbles
1
Dribble attempts
1
Tackles
8
Interceptions
11
Clearances
29
Blocked shots
1
Duels won
21
Total duels
31
Aerials won
11
Dribbled past
5
Passes
363
Accurate passes
310
Pass accuracy %
85.40
Long balls
54
Long balls won
31
Crosses
2
Accurate crosses
1
Cross accuracy %
50
Clean sheets
2
Goals conceded
9
Fouls
2
Fouls drawn
1
Offsides
1
Serie A
Grêmio
Appearances
3
Lineups
3
Minutes played
226
Goals
1
Average rating
7.19
Wins
1
Draws
1
Losses
1
Goals
1
Shots
2
Shots on target
1
Successful dribbles
1
Dribble attempts
2
Key passes
1
Tackles
3
Interceptions
5
Clearances
24
Duels won
12
Total duels
18
Aerials won
5
Dribbled past
2
Passes
166
Accurate passes
143
Pass accuracy %
86.14
Long balls
20
Long balls won
10
Crosses
1
Key passes
1
Clean sheets
1
Goals conceded
2
Fouls drawn
3
WC Qualification South America
Paraguay
Appearances
9
Lineups
8
Minutes played
747
Average rating
7.04
Wins
3
Draws
4
Losses
2
Shots
4
Shots on target
2
Shots off target
2
Successful dribbles
1
Dribble attempts
2
Key passes
2
Big chances missed
1
Tackles
12
Interceptions
8
Clearances
30
Blocked shots
1
Duels won
35
Total duels
58
Aerials won
20
Dribbled past
4
Passes
231
Accurate passes
173
Pass accuracy %
74.89
Long balls
48
Long balls won
27
Key passes
2
Clean sheets
4
Goals conceded
6
Fouls
3
Fouls drawn
3
WC Qualification South America
Paraguay
Appearances
12
Lineups
10
Minutes played
904
Average rating
6.75
Shots
1
Dribble attempts
1
Tackles
9
Interceptions
12
Clearances
39
Duels won
31
Total duels
52
Aerials won
20
Dribbled past
4
Passes
227
Accurate passes
171
Pass accuracy %
75.33
Goals conceded
25
Fouls
7
Fouls drawn
3
Offsides
1
Yellow cards
2
WC Qualification South America
Paraguay
Appearances
1
Lineups
1
Minutes played
90
Goals conceded
8
Competition statistics
Career totals by competition
| Competition | Seasons | Apps | Min | CS | Saves | A | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Serie A
|
2026, 2025 | 10 | 812 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
|
WC Qualification South America
|
2026, 2022, 2018 | 22 | 1,741 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
|
World Cup
|
2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Transfer history
-
9 Jul 2021
Undisclosed
-
8 Feb 2016
€1.4M
-
30 Jun 2023
Undisclosed
-
26 Jul 2025
Undisclosed
Grêmio
-
18 Jul 2022
Undisclosed
-
15 Aug 2014
Undisclosed
-
14 Jul 2018
€4.0M
Trophies
-
Competition
-
Serie A
-
Competition
-
Competition
-
Competition
-
Competition
Team history
-
Grêmio 26 Jul 2025 – 30 Jun 2027#2
-
Paraguay U23 National 24 Jul 2024#16
-
Paraguay National 1 Apr 2015#5
Matches
| # | Date | Competition | Match | Score | Result | Min | G | A | YC | RC | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 04 Jul 2026 |
World Cup
|
Paraguay
vs
France
|
0 - 1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 29 Jun 2026 |
World Cup
|
Germany
vs
Paraguay
|
1 - 1 | D | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 26 Jun 2026 |
World Cup
|
Paraguay
vs
Australia
|
0 - 0 | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 20 Jun 2026 |
World Cup
|
Türkiye
vs
Paraguay
|
0 - 1 | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 13 Jun 2026 |
World Cup
|
United States
vs
Paraguay
|
4 - 1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
