A. Balbuena

A. Balbuena is a 20-year-old central defender at Paraguay U20, rated 75.4 overall by Field Insider's model. A young player, he has been a fringe squad member this season (22.8% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.23 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Balbuena.

On the season, Balbuena graded 5 for current form (age-blind), on 0 clean sheets and 3.231 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for Balbuena, so there's no year-on-year comparison to draw yet — the read above is this campaign only.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 75. At 20 Balbuena is still climbing toward his ceiling, and a market index of 76.9 reflects that trajectory.

75.4

Ratingi

elite — among the best in the position

4.8

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

22.8%

Minutes

limited game time

3.23

Def. actions / 90

moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Paraguay U20 finished 10th of 20 · a mid-table side

Apps

3.23

Def. / 90

Tackles

Interceptions

Clean sheets

3.23 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume across 4 appearances.

Strengths

Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 95.3/100).
Ceiling. High potential at just 20 — room to grow into a bigger role.

Watch points

Game time. Only 22.8% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.

Outlook

Rated 75.4 overall — elite — among the best in the position. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.23 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). At 20 the trajectory points up — potential sits near its ceiling (98/100) and market value should climb as minutes and output follow. With this floor already at 20, the ceiling gets tested by a step up in level — one to track.

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %22.8%

Available fixtures4 of 4

Goals / 900

Assists / 900

Goal contribution / 900

Defensive actions / 903.231

Player flow

Goal involvements0

Cards / 900.462

Value & potential by age

Market valueRating

Solid = now · dashed = projected

The gold line is market value — an index (not €) blending rating, age and league. It climbs through the early 20s, peaks around ages 23–27 (~91), then tapers with age. At 20, Balbuena sits on 76.9, still climbing toward its peak. The blue line is Balbuena's projected Rating — 75.4 today — recomputed at each age, so it follows the same rise-and-fall as a career matures and declines. Solid = up to today; dashed = projected.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among centre-backs in the Premier League with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals0

Passing

Assists0

Defending

Tackles3

Interceptions6

Blocks5

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards2

Red cards0

Transfer history

SSportivo Luqueno(on loan)2025/26 – now

Lanusuntil 2025/26

About A. Balbuena

A. Balbuena is a 20-year-old centre-back who plays for Paraguay U20, born on March 10, 2006 in Quilmes, standing 182 cm tall. He is from Paraguay.

This season

In the current season, A. Balbuena has made 4 appearances with 0 goals and 0 assists across 390 minutes, with 2 yellow cards.

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates A. Balbuena at 75.4 with a Season form score of 4.8. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

A. Balbuena's career has also included time at SSportivo Luqueno and Lanus.

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.