Javier Balboa: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Javier Balboa: profile

Javier Balboa (born 13 May 1985 in Madrid, Spain) is a former Equatoguinean footballer who played as a wing half.

Balboa made the step into senior football with Real Madrid C in 2004. He played for 10 clubs in 3 countries since 2004. His most appearances came at S.C. Beira-Mar (2011–2013), where he made 46 appearances and scored 8 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 218 appearances and 16 goals.

At international level, Balboa represented Equatorial Guinea (2007–present). Our match database lists 4 of his international goals; the first came against Libya on 21 January 2012 (Africa Cup of Nations).

Madrid has produced 27 footballers in our database, including Achraf Hakimi, Vicky López and Hipólito Rincón.

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

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2007 (aged about 22)
First international goal: 2012 – aged 26 (match)
Countries played in: 3: Spain, Portugal and Saudi Arabia
Club goals per game: 0.07 (16 in 218)
Height: 182 cm — taller than 60% of Equatoguinean internationals on record
Latest move: Al-Faisaly FC (2015)
Shares a birthday with: Yaya Touré, Luca Zidane and Thievy Bifouma (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2004–2005	Real Madrid C	Tercera Federación	34	1
2005–2006	Real Madrid Castilla	Primera Federación	32	1
2006–2007	FC Barcelona	La Liga	30	1
2006–2008	Real Madrid Club de Fútbol	La Liga	7	0
2008–2011	S.L. Benfica	Primeira Liga	10	0
2010	FC Cartagena	LaLiga 2	11	0
2011	Albacete Balompié	LaLiga 2	7	0
2011–2013	S.C. Beira-Mar	Primeira Liga	46	8
2013–2015	G.D. Estoril Praia	Primeira Liga	41	5
2015–	Al-Faisaly FC	Saudi Pro League	–	–
	Total		218	16

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

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2007–	Equatorial Guinea	Senior	–	–

International goals (4)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	21 Jan 2012	Equatorial Guinea 1–0 Libya	87	Africa Cup of Nations
2	25 Jan 2015	Equatorial Guinea 2–0 Gabon	55 (pen)	Africa Cup of Nations
3	31 Jan 2015	Equatorial Guinea 2–1 Tunisia	90 (pen)	Africa Cup of Nations
4	31 Jan 2015	Equatorial Guinea 2–1 Tunisia	102	Africa Cup of Nations

*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.

Frequently asked questions

How old is Javier Balboa?

Javier Balboa was born on 13 May 1985, which makes him 41 years old.

Where was Javier Balboa born?

Javier Balboa was born in Madrid, Spain.

Which national team does Javier Balboa play for?

Javier Balboa played international football for Equatorial Guinea.

Which clubs has Javier Balboa played for?

Javier Balboa's recorded clubs are Real Madrid C, Real Madrid Castilla, FC Barcelona, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, S.L. Benfica, FC Cartagena, Albacete Balompié, S.C. Beira-Mar, G.D. Estoril Praia and Al-Faisaly FC.

How tall is Javier Balboa?

Javier Balboa is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.

What position does Javier Balboa play?

Javier Balboa played as a wing half.