Alejandro Balde is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a Left-Back for the Spanish club Barcelona and also represented Spain at the youth level. Balde is a typical modern type of defender who has strength and skill. He is very fast with a top speed of 33.71 km/hr.
| Alejandro Balde | |
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| Quick Facts | |
| Full Name: | Alejandro Balde Martinez |
| Date of Birth: | October 18, 2003 |
| Birth Place: | Barcelona, Spain |
| Nationality: | Spanish |
| Position: | Left-Back |
| Club: | Barcelona |
| Height: | 1.75 m |
| Weight: | 69 kg |
| Parents: | N/A |
| Siblings: | N/A |
| Girlfriend: | N/A |
| Net Worth: | N/A |
| Career Statistics | |
| 2007-2009 | Sant Gabriel (Youth Career) |
| 2009-2011 | Espanyol (Youth Career) |
| 2011-2021 | Barcelona (Youth Career) |
| 2020- | Barcelona B |
| 2021- | Barcelona |
| National Team Career | |
| 2019 | Spain U16 |
| 2019-2020 | Spain U17 |
| 2021 | Spain U19 |
| 2022 | Spain U21 |
Early Life
Alejandro Balde was born Alejandro Balde Martinez on October 18, 2003, in Barcelona, Spain. He is of mixed ethnicity; his father is a Bissau-Guinean and his mother, is a Dominican.
Career
Alejandro Balde began his football career at the youth level with RCD Espanyol and later joined Barcelona at the age of eight.
He signed a contract renewal with Barcelona in July 2021, until 2024 with a release clause of 500 million euros.
Balde was introduced into the Barcelona senior team by coach Xavi and made his debut in the pre-season summer of 2021. His amazing performance during the pre-season earned him a starting line-up in the Barcelona La Liga campaign. Despite Barcelona having lots of talents in the squad, which include the likes of Jordi Alba, Hector Bellerin, and Sergi Roberto, who also play a similar role, Balde has been able to earn himself a spot in the team.
He made his debut in the Uefa Champions League in a 3-0 loss to the German club, Bayern Munich, where he came on as a substitute for Jordi Alba in the 74th minute, on September 14, 2021.
On the international level, Balde has represented Spain at the under-16, under-17, under-18, under-19, and under-21 levels. The Spanish national team coach, Luis Enrique is also considering a call-up for Balde, for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, following his impressive performances.
Social Media
Alejandro Balde is active on social media. He is on Instagram, @alejandrobalde
Net Worth
Alejandro Balde earns his career as a footballer. His net worth has not been estimated.
Frequently asked questions
Below are some frequently asked questions about Alejandro Balde:
Who is Alejandro Balde?
Alejandro Balde is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a Left-Back for the Spanish club Barcelona.
How old is Alejandro Balde?
He was born on October 18, 2003.
Where is Alejandro Balde from?
He is from Barcelona, Spain.
What is Alejandro Balde Height?
He stands at a height of 1.75 m.
Is Alejandro Balde married?
He is not married.
What is Alejandro Balde’s Net Worth?
Alejandro Balde’s net worth has not been estimated.