Alejandro Balde is a Spanish left back who grew up in Barcelona’s youth academy, La Masia, and is currently playing as the starting left back for Barcelona’s first team.
Today, We will analyze him.
Alejandro Balde’s market value is estimated at €60 million according to Transfermarkt(as of March 2025)
Alejandro Balde Scouting Report
♦ Player Profile
Nationality : Spain
Date of Birth : 18 october 2003
Height : 175cm
Weight : 68kg
Possible Positions : Left-back
Preferred Foot : Left
Youth Clubs :
Sant Gabriel(2007~2009)
RCD Espanyol(2009~2011)
Barcelona (2011~2021)
Senior Career :
Barcelona B (2020~2022)
Barcelona (2021~Present)
Alejandro Balde – 2024/25 Laliga Stats (As of March 2025)
| Season(League) | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Minutes Played |
| 2024-25(As of March 2025) | 25 | 0 | 4 | 1,956 |
Alejandro Balde : Strengths, Weaknesses & Playing Style Analysis
♦ Key Strengths :
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Fast Speed (According to 2024/25 UEFA Champions League statistics, he recorded a top speed of 33.16 km/h)
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On-the-ball play (especially dribbling)
♣ Weakness :
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Chronic ankle injuries
♠ Unique Traits & Playstyle :
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A fast full-back who enjoys direct runs
90-Minute stats comparison of seven players in the same position from the same league in the 24/25 season
♦ Conclusion
Alejandro Balde is a Spanish left back who grew up in Barcelona’s youth academy, La Masia, and is currently playing as the starting left back for FC Barcelona’s first team.
One of his most noticeable talents is his speed and dribbling ability. In fact, the raw talent he possesses is incredibly appealing.
Thanks to his high speed, he has no difficulty defending against opposing wingers. Moreover, his on-the-ball play is outstanding—especially his dribbling, which takes full advantage of his pace.
He excels in making direct runs, allowing him to beat multiple defenders. After breaking through, he has the ability to deliver a cutback or take a shot. As a result, these types of plays often collapse the opponent’s defensive line. Due to this, his dribbling is often compared to that of Bayern Munich’s Alphonso Davies.
In addition to direct dribbles, he also demonstrates underlapping runs that target the half-spaces. Whenever there is space in front of him, he makes penetrating runs to create space and opportunities for his teammates.
Furthermore, his defensive skills have steadily improved. Now, he displays reliable defending, proving that he is fully capable of holding down the starting left-back position for Barcelona.
His positional rival, Gerard Martín, has the disadvantage of lacking speed. Therefore, it is expected that Balde will continue to be consistently used as the starter for the time being.
With such consistent development, he is being regularly utilized this season under Barcelona’s manager Hansi Flick. Given the presence of many young and highly talented players in the squad—such as Lamine Yamal, Cubarsí, Pedri, Gavi, and Casadó—it’s exciting to imagine how they will grow together and develop long-term chemistry.
♠ Risk factors
However, a concerning issue for him is his chronic ankle injuries. Since the 2021/22 season, he has suffered ankle injuries every season.
If these injuries do not heal properly, they can lead to instability and frequent recurrence. For professional athletes, such ankle injuries can significantly shorten their prime years.
Therefore, considering that he is consistently appearing as a starter this season, it is something that must be carefully monitored moving forward.
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