Álex Balboa: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Álex Balboa: profile

Álex Balboa (born 6 March 2001 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain) is an Equatoguinean footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Real Valladolid.

Balboa started out at CD Aurrerá de Vitoria in 2005. He has played for 8 clubs in 2 countries since 2005. His most appearances came at Deportivo Alavés B (2020–2023), where he made 37 appearances and scored 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 122 appearances and 7 goals.

At international level, Balboa has represented Equatorial Guinea (2021–present), earning 6 caps and scoring 0 goals.

Nationality explained: Why does Álex Balboa play for Equatorial Guinea?

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2021 (aged about 20)
Club career: 2005–present (22 seasons)
Countries played in: 2: Spain and Netherlands
Club goals per game: 0.06 (7 in 122)
Height: 181 cm — taller than 55% of Equatoguinean internationals on record
Latest move: Real Valladolid (2026)
Shares a birthday with: Kevin-Prince Boateng, Shabani Nonda and Iliman Ndiaye (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2005–2013	CD Aurrerá de Vitoria	Tercera División	–	–
2013–2020	Deportivo Alavés	La Liga	–	–
2020	Club San Ignacio		11	2
2020–2023	Deportivo Alavés B	Tercera Federación	37	0
2021–2024	Deportivo Alavés	La Liga	16	0
2023–2024	Sociedad Deportiva Huesca	La Liga	14	1
2024–2025	Almere City FC	Eerste Divisie	10	1
2025–2026	Club Deportivo Lugo	Primera Federación 2023-24	34	3
2026–	Real Valladolid	LaLiga 2	–	–
	Total		122	7

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2021–	Equatorial Guinea	Senior	6	0

Frequently asked questions

How old is Álex Balboa?

Álex Balboa was born on 6 March 2001, which makes him 25 years old.

Where was Álex Balboa born?

Álex Balboa was born in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.

Which national team does Álex Balboa play for?

Álex Balboa plays international football for Equatorial Guinea. He has 6 caps and 0 goals on record.

Which clubs has Álex Balboa played for?

Álex Balboa's recorded clubs are CD Aurrerá de Vitoria, Deportivo Alavés, Club San Ignacio, Deportivo Alavés B, Sociedad Deportiva Huesca, Almere City FC, Club Deportivo Lugo and Real Valladolid.

What team does Álex Balboa play for now?

According to the latest data, Álex Balboa plays for Real Valladolid.

How tall is Álex Balboa?

Álex Balboa is 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.

What position does Álex Balboa play?

Álex Balboa plays as a defensive midfielder.