Alex Balde
23-Year-Old
Barcelona
La Liga
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Balde made 32 league appearances (26 starts) and recorded four assists while helping the team keep four clean sheets in 2024/25. He matched a career high with 67 crosses and set a new mark with 26 chances created in league play, showing clear growth in his attacking output. His defensive awareness also improved steadily, confirming the qualities expected from him after a 2023/24 season hindered by injury. With more first-team experience behind him, Balde is expected to take another step in 2025/26. If he continues to develop, he could become one of the most productive full-backs in Europe and should again surpass 2,000 minutes easily.
Fit to play Saturday
Balde (hamstring) returned to full team training this week and trained Friday before traveling to Madrid, making him available for Saturday's clash against Atletico, according to Nil Sola of SER Catalunya.
ANALYSIS
Balde has been working his way back from a hamstring injury and completing a normal training session ahead of the trip to Madrid is the clearest confirmation yet that he is ready to return. The left-back has been a clear starter in that role when healthy this season, and his return sets up an interesting battle with Joao Cancelo for the starting spot moving forward. Getting Balde back for a crucial double header against Atletico both in La Liga and the Champions League is a massive boost for manager Hansi Flick's side.
Balde has been working his way back from a hamstring injury and completing a normal training session ahead of the trip to Madrid is the clearest confirmation yet that he is ready to return. The left-back has been a clear starter in that role when healthy this season, and his return sets up an interesting battle with Joao Cancelo for the starting spot moving forward. Getting Balde back for a crucial double header against Atletico both in La Liga and the Champions League is a massive boost for manager Hansi Flick's side.
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Training Monday
Balde (hamstring) is training with a ball Monday, according to his club.
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Could return against Atletico
Balde (hamstring) is in the final phase of his recovery and could return for the La Liga clash against Atletico right after the international break, according to Fernando Polo from Mundo Deportivo.
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Working on return
Balde (hamstring) was spotted working hard in his rehab and is expected to return to the matchday squad after the international break, the club posted.
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Set to miss five weeks
Balde (hamstring) suffered a significant injury during Tuesday's 3-0 victory against Atletico in the Copa del Rey and is set to miss five weeks of competitions, according to Javier Miguel from AS.
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Assists Against Atlético
Alex Balde recorded one assist along with three shots (one on target), one accurate cross, and two chances created in Tuesday's 3-1 victory over Atlético Madrid.
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Teams in England watching him
Teams in the Premier League are keeping close tabs on Balde, according to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo.
ANALYSIS
Balde has reiterated in recent days that he's keen on staying in Barcelona, but the defender might leave if the right offer comes along. The 22-year-old left-back is attracting interest from Manchester United, Manchester City and Aston Villa, so it seems highly likely that this could be his final season at Barcelona.
Balde has reiterated in recent days that he's keen on staying in Barcelona, but the defender might leave if the right offer comes along. The 22-year-old left-back is attracting interest from Manchester United, Manchester City and Aston Villa, so it seems highly likely that this could be his final season at Barcelona.