Jorge Balbis
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jorge Raúl Balbis | ||
| Date of birth | 25 September 1961 | ||
| Place of birth | Argentina | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1983–1985 | Rosario Central | ||
| 1986 | Platense | 13 | (0) |
| 1986–1987 | Rosario Central | ||
| 1988–1989 | Santa Fe | ||
| 1989–1992 | América | ||
| 1992 | River | 10 | (0) |
| 1993–1995 | Rosario Central | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Jorge Raúl Balbis (born 25 September 1961) is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as a defender.
Career
[edit]In 1989, Balbis signed for Colombian side América, becoming an instrumental part in helping them win the 1990 league title, despite spending a lot of the previous season injured.[1] He was regarded as one of the best defenders in the history of the club.[2] In total, he played for the club for three seasons.[3]
Style of play
[edit]Balbis mainly operated as a central defender.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "JORGE BALBIS, SOPORTE DEL TÍTULO". eltiempo.com.
- ^ "¿Y qué fue de Jorge Raúl Balbis?". elpais.com.co.
- ^ ""Es un jugador extraordinario, nadie se le acercaba, le fue muy bien"". extra.com.co.
- ^ "Cuando el fútbol colombiano era 'juego sucio'". elespectador.com.
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