Fabián Balbuena Market Value €1.2M & Wage Estimate — Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense
Updated April 15, 2026
personPlayer Profile
- Born
- August 23, 1991 · Ciudad del Este
- Country of Birth
- Paraguay
- Height
- 189 cm (6ft 2in)
- Preferred Foot
- Right
- Primary Position
- Centre-Back
- Current Club
- Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense
- Contract Expires
- June 2027
- Agent
- La Squadra Sports
- International
- 47 caps · 2 goals
Fabián Balbuena’s weekly wage is estimated between €404 and €3,962, based on the typical Série A (Brazil) pay band for his age bracket. Transfermarkt currently values him at €1.2M.
Earnings Breakdown
Estimated Wage Band
Because Fabián Balbuena’s individual contract isn’t publicly reported, we show a band derived from the observed wage distribution across Série A (Brazil) players in the same age bracket.
| Percentile | Weekly (EUR) | Annual (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile (lower band) | €404 | €21,000 |
| Median | €1,192 | €62,000 |
| 75th percentile (upper band) | €3,962 | €206,000 |
Market Value vs Wage
Transfermarkt values Fabián Balbuena at €1.2M, which is 19.35x the player’s annual wage. Their peak valuation reached €12M.
Wage vs League Peers
The Série A (Brazil) average annual wage is approximately €283k. Fabián Balbuena earns below that benchmark, at 0.2x the league average.
Value & Performance
Current Valuation
Fabián Balbuena’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €1.2M, with a career peak of €12M. This figure tracks age, contract length, recent form, and demand for his position.
Wage-to-Value Ratio
The market-value-to-wage ratio is roughly 19.4x. Ratios above 5x typically indicate players whose transfer valuation significantly outstrips their current pay; ratios below 1x often signal marquee veterans on heavily front-loaded contracts.
Context & Career
Club
Fabián Balbuena currently plays for Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense in the Série A (Brazil), where he operates as a defender.
Nationality
Representing Paraguay and currently 34 years old, Fabián Balbuena sits in the lower-middle bracket of earners globally.
Age Profile
At 34, Fabián Balbuena is in the veteran stage, where market value typically declines faster than base wage.
Transfer & Contract
Fabián Balbuena a contract running until June 2027.
International Career
Fabián Balbuena has earned 47 senior caps and scored 2 international goals for Paraguay.
FAQ
How much does Fabián Balbuena earn per week?
€1,192 per week, equal to €62,000 per year in base wages.
What is Fabián Balbuena’s market value?
€1.2M, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.
What club does Fabián Balbuena play for?
Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense in the Série A (Brazil).
When does Fabián Balbuena’s contract expire?
June 2027.
How tall is Fabián Balbuena?
189 cm (6ft 2in).