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Summary

Fabián Balbuena (Paraguay), Defender, 47 caps, 2 international goals, model: 0.7% to score anytime at WC 2026

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Fabián Balbuena

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#2 Defender Grêmio FBPA (BRA) Paraguay

Fabián Balbuena is a 35-year-old defender for Grêmio FBPA (BRA) and Paraguay. He has earned 47 caps and 2 international goals for Paraguay. Our model puts Paraguay's title chance at 0% with a 46% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026.

47 Caps
2 Goals
0 Season goals
0 Assists
6.81 Form rating
Age35Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)Weight192 lbsMarket value€905K
Fabián Balbuena at World Cup 2026
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Anytime scorer angle Low
High shots volume Average
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Fabián Balbuena · the model’s read

Fabián Balbuena brings 47 caps and 2 international goals for Paraguay at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a defender. At club level they play for Grêmio FBPA (BRA). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Balbuena's anytime-goalscoring probability at 0.7% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.01 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Fabián Balbuena: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 alongside the career baseline (45 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026
vs
Career baseline 6.9
— Shotsper 90 min 0.53
— Shots on targetper 90 min 0.18
— Key passesper 90 min 0.26
— Tacklesper 90 min 1.63
— Interceptionsper 90 min 1.54
— Ball recoveriesper 90 min 3.04
— Touchesper 90 min 58

Fabián Balbuena: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Corinthians
2022 - 2023
West Ham
2018 - 2021
Corinthians
2016 - 2018
Club Libertad
2014 - 2016
Club Nacional
2013 - 2014
Rubio Ñu
2013 - 2013

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

1 TOTAL HONOURS
BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS
1× Brazilian Brasileirao 2017
HONOURS SNAPSHOT
0 League Titles
1 Cup Competitions
0 International
0 Individual Awards
Cup Competitions 1
  • 1× Brazilian Brasileirao
    2017

Fabián Balbuena: Quick Facts

#2Shirt number
35Age
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)Height
192 lbsWeight
Ciudad del Este, ParaguayBirthplace
Grêmio FBPA (BRA)Club

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Fabián Balbuena play?
Fabián Balbuena plays as a Defender for Grêmio FBPA (BRA). At World Cup 2026 they represent Paraguay.
How many caps does Fabián Balbuena have?
Fabián Balbuena has 47 international caps for Paraguay, with 2 international goals.
What trophies has Fabián Balbuena won?
Fabián Balbuena has won 1 career honour. Notable titles include Brazilian Brasileirao (x1).
What is Paraguay's chance of winning World Cup 2026?
Our model puts Paraguay at 0% to win World Cup 2026 and 46% to advance from the group stage.
Which group is Paraguay in at World Cup 2026?
Paraguay are in Group D at World Cup 2026, facing United States, Turkey, Australia.
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