Gonzalo Balbi
Quick Facts
Biography
Gonzalo Lorenzo Balbi (born June 5, 1992 in Montevideo), is a Uruguayan footballer who is currently a free agent.
Playing career
Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, Balbi moved to Barcelona when he was just 11. He started his footballing career with local Spanish sides UE Sant Ildefons and Fundación Ferràn Martorell, before joining UE Cornellà. He participated in 'The Chance', organised by the Nike Academy and finished the competition as one of the 2012 winners. He joined Terrassa in 2012, and later the same year, switched to CE Júpiter. While at Júpiter, he was called up for Catalonia amateur team to play in the 2013 UEFA Regions' Cup, in which Catalonia finished runners up.
Balbi joined Icelandic side KR Reykjavík in 2014 and played for them in qualification for the 2014–15 UEFA Champions League against Scottish side Celtic.
Personal life
Balbi is the brother-in-law of fellow Uruguayan footballer Luis Suárez.