Active in Liga MX

Kevin Balanta

Defender
Age 28 years
Nationality Colombia
Market Value €2M

Career

No transfer history

Kevin Balanta operates as Santos Laguna's silver-tier Wall. The 29-year-old Colombian has built a solid career operating under the radar in Mexican football since 2019. He is the ultimate blue-collar defender. No flash, just pure defensive grit and positional discipline at the back.

The match data validates his defensive identity. Registering 665 minutes across eight appearances, he has firmly earned his SQUAD PLAYER credentials. He steps up exactly when the tactical system requires it. Maintaining a consistent level on the pitch, his game is built on stripping the opposition of momentum. A commanding rating in Defense tells the full story of his profile. He sits deep, reads the danger, and eliminates attacking threats with physical authority rather than expansive distribution.

Holding a steady market valuation of €2M, the Colombian represents low-risk, high-reward defensive cover. Every successful campaign needs reliable enforcers, and Balanta provides exactly the kind of stability that secures crucial results.

Player Rating

Kevin Alexander Balanta Lucumí
79
Rating
65
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 55
🎯 Clutch 57
🎨 Style 49
📊 Ability 54
💰 Fair Value
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Defender

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Kevin Alexander Balanta Lucumí is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for Club Tijuana. Evidence: 24.0 Appearances.

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Defense (60/100) but has room to grow in Passing.

Kevin Alexander Balanta Lucumí Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Defenders

Height 45%
Weight 51%
Experience 71%

vs Liga MX

Height 55%
Weight 57%
Experience 70%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 51 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 49 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 60 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 47 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 9 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 51
Shooting 49
Defense 60
Workrate 47
Passing 9
Key Strength 60 Defense
Area to Watch 9 Passing

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Kevin Alexander Balanta Lucumí this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Apr 26, 2026 Santos Laguna 3-0 Monterrey Liga MX 94' 6.7 - - 37 Estadio Corona
Apr 23, 2026 Atletico San Luis 2-0 Santos Laguna Liga MX 96' 6.7 - - 45 Estadio Alfonso Lastras
Apr 19, 2026 Santos Laguna 0-1 Atlas Liga MX 96' 6.2 0 0 37 Estadio Corona
Apr 12, 2026 CF Pachuca 4-2 Santos Laguna Liga MX 98' 6.5 0 0 99 Estadio Miguel Hidalgo
Apr 05, 2026 Santos Laguna 1-1 Club America Liga MX 99' 7.0 0 0 55 Estadio Corona
Mar 22, 2026 Santos Laguna 2-1 Puebla Liga MX 20' 6.6 0 0 58 Estadio Corona
Mar 14, 2026 Guadalajara Chivas 3-0 Santos Laguna Liga MX 0' - 0 0 46 Estadio Akron
Feb 28, 2026 Club Queretaro 2-2 Santos Laguna Liga MX 90' 7.0 0 0 90 Estadio La Corregidora
Feb 22, 2026 Leon 2-1 Santos Laguna Liga MX 90' 7.5 0 0 48 Estadio Leon
Feb 15, 2026 Santos Laguna 1-2 Mazatlán Liga MX 99' 6.5 0 0 52 Estadio Corona
Feb 07, 2026 Tigres UANL 5-1 Santos Laguna Liga MX 90' 5.9 0 0 66 Estadio Universitario
Jan 31, 2026 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 4-0 Santos Laguna Liga MX 90' 5.7 0 0 39 Estadio Olimpico Universitario
Jan 18, 2026 Santos Laguna 2-2 FC Juarez Liga MX 96' 7.3 0 0 72 Estadio Corona
Jan 11, 2026 Santos Laguna 1-3 Necaxa Liga MX 68' 6.2 0 0 69 Estadio Corona
Nov 09, 2025 Santos Laguna 1-0 CF Pachuca Liga MX 79' 7.2 0 0 24 Estadio Corona

Player Market Value

Track Kevin Alexander Balanta Lucumí's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €1.8M
Peak Value €2.0M (Q1'20)
€2.0M €1.0M €0
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