Leonardo Balerdi

• #5 • Center Back

Leonardo Balerdi

• #5 • Center Back

Nationality

Argentina

Position

Role

Ball-Playing Centre Back

Birthdate (Age)

Jan 26, 1999 (27)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

6'2"

Weight

168 lb

Club

Marseille

League

Ligue 1

Ranking

Ligue 1

2025/2026 All matches

Overall grade

66.2

181/509

Impact score

6.2

266/509

Defender rank

134th

134/185

All rank

303rd

303/509

Top 5 Leagues

2025/2026 All matches

Defender rank

759th

759/993

All rank

1734th

1,734/2,562

Grades

Key Grades

2025/2026 Ligue 1

Overall

68th/188 DEF

67.3

Passing

46th/187 DEF

75.2

1 V 1 Defending

82nd/185 DEF

Aerial Duel

10th/182 DEF

84.2

Positioning

48th/187 DEF

76.4

Blocking

33rd/184 DEF

82.2

Overall Grades by game

2025/2026 Ligue 1

Metrics

Key Metrics

2025/2026 Ligue 1

Appearances

2235

Minutes

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

News

Aug 19, 2026

Uncertain for season opener

Balerdi is uncertain for Friday's season opener against Strasbourg due to a calf alert, according to coach Bruno Genesio. "Balerdi is uncertain for Strasbourg because of a calf alert."

Analysis: Balerdi's fitness will need to be monitored closely over the coming days as Marseille finalize their squad plans for the opener. If he is unable to go, Derek Cornelius is expected to pair in central defense with either Geoffrey Kondogbia or Conrad Jonathan Egan-Riley. Balerdi is expected to be given until close to kickoff to prove his fitness before a final call is made.

Jun 6, 2026

Confirmed absence for World Cup

Balerdi (leg) suffered a right leg injury and won't participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the team announced Saturday.

Analysis: Balerdi suffered the injury in Friday's session, and further tests revealed that the Marseille center-back won't recover in time to be an option for the World Cup. It hasn't been announced who will take his place in the squad.