World Cup 2026 form
| Match | Min | Rating | G | A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs USA | — | — | 0 | 0 | |
| vs Türkiye | — | — | 0 | 0 | |
| vs Australia | — | — | 0 | 0 |
Fabián Balbuena is a veteran Paraguayan centre-back whose career has spanned Brazil, England, and Ukraine. He was a consistent performer for Corinthians across multiple stints and earned a move to West Ham in 2019, where he was a dependable if unspectacular Premier League presence. Years at Dynamo Kyiv followed before he joined Grêmio in 2025. Now 34, he brings Premier League and European experience that few Paraguayan defenders can match. His reading of the game and aerial ability have kept him in the national team picture even as his career enters its final phase.
Ciudad del Este, Paraguay · 1991-08-23
Career
Gremio2025 – present
Dynamo2021 – 2024
Corinthians2016 – 2022
West Ham2019 – 2020
Libertad Asuncion2014 – 2015
Nacional Asuncion2013Frequently asked questions
How old is Fabián Balbuena?
Fabián Balbuena is 34 years old (born 1991-08-23).
What club does Fabián Balbuena play for?
Fabián Balbuena plays for Gremio and represents Paraguay.
What position does Fabián Balbuena play?
Fabián Balbuena plays as a Defender, wearing #5.
How has Fabián Balbuena performed at the 2026 World Cup?
Fabián Balbuena has 3 appearances, 0 goals and 0 assists at the 2026 World Cup.