Éder Álvarez Balanta
Colombian footballer and defender
Born
February 28th, 1993
32 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Colombia
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A Colombian footballer primarily recognized for defensive skills and contributions as a center-back. Played for clubs including River Plate and Deportivo Cali. Made appearances with the Colombian national team, participating in tournaments such as the Copa América. Known for strong physical presence and capability in aerial duels, proving to be an asset in both domestic and international competitions.
Played for River Plate, winning the Copa Libertadores in 2015
Represented Colombia in the 2019 Copa América
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