Quick Info
| Profession | Professional footballer (centre-back) |
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| Nationality | Argentine |
| Date of Birth | 26/01/1999 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Birthplace | Villa Mercedes, San Luis, Argentina |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Leonardo Balerdi
30/08/2026
Roma officially signed Argentine centre-back Leonardo Balerdi from Marseille on a season-long loan with an option to make the move permanent. The reported loan fee was about €1 million, with the option expected to become an obligation under certain conditions. He was given the No. 26 shirt for his first season at the club.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Leonardo Julián Balerdi Rosa |
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| Summary | Argentine defender who plays as a centre-back for Serie A club Roma on loan from Ligue 1 club Olympique de Marseille, and has played for the Argentina national team. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.87 m |
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| Preferred Foot | Right |
Career
| Youth | Came up through local club Sportivo Pueyrredón before joining the Boca Juniors academy |
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| Boca Juniors | Made his senior debut in the Argentine Primera División on 27/08/2018 against Huracán |
| Borussia Dortmund | Agreed a move to Borussia Dortmund in January 2019; made his Bundesliga debut in December 2019 |
| Marseille | Spent 2020–21 on loan at Olympique de Marseille, then joined permanently in July 2021 for a reported fee of €8 million; later made around 200 appearances for the club across all competitions |
| Roma | Joined Roma on a season-long loan from Marseille for the 2026–27 season, with an option to buy, wearing the No. 26 shirt |
| International | Has represented Argentina at youth level (U20 and U23) and at senior level, with 11 senior caps reported in 2026 |
| Honours | Won the DFL-Supercup with Borussia Dortmund in 2019 |
Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Physical centre-back known for strong aerial presence and right-footed defending |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He moved roughly 700 km from his hometown as a teenager to join the Boca Juniors academy | |
| 2. He was a member of Argentina's U20 squad that finished as runner-up at the 2019 South American U-20 Championship |
