Jorge Raúl Balbis (born 25 September 1961) is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as a defender.

Jorge Balbis
Personal information
Full name Jorge Raúl Balbis
Date of birth (1961-09-25) 25 September 1961 (age 63)
Place of birth Argentina
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1983–1985 Rosario Central
1986 Platense 13 (0)
1986–1987 Rosario Central
1988–1989 Santa Fe
1989–1992 América
1992 River 10 (0)
1993–1995 Rosario Central
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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In 1989, Balbis signed for Colombian side América, becoming an instrumental part in helping them win the 1990 league title, despite spending a lot of the previous season injured.[1] He was regarded as one of the best defenders in the history of the club.[2] In total, he played for the club for three seasons.[3]

Style of play

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Balbis mainly operated as a central defender.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "JORGE BALBIS, SOPORTE DEL TÍTULO". eltiempo.com.
  2. ^ "¿Y qué fue de Jorge Raúl Balbis?". elpais.com.co.
  3. ^ ""Es un jugador extraordinario, nadie se le acercaba, le fue muy bien"". extra.com.co.
  4. ^ "Cuando el fútbol colombiano era 'juego sucio'". elespectador.com.