Marcelo Balboa

Quick Facts

Full Name	Marcelo Balboa
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 8, 1967(1967-08-08)
Age	57
Birthplace	Chicago
Country	United States
Birth City	Illinois
Horoscope	Leo

Marcelo Balboa Biography

Marcelo Balboa is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on August 8, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Defender, who was a US national team player from 1988 to 2000. He also played with six other clubs, including the MLS’s Colorado Rapids in 1996 to 2001.

From 1992 to 2000, he played on the U.S. National Team with Cobi.

Balboa attended Cerritos College, a local two-year community college from 1986 to 1987. At Cerritos, Balboa was both placekicker on the football team and a two-time 1st Team All-South Coast Conference soccer player. Cerritos College has retired Balboa’s jersey number – #3. In 1988, Balboa transferred to San Diego State University where he was a 1988 First Team and a 1989 Second Team All American soccer player.

Balboa, who is of Argentine descent, was born in Chicago, Illinois, and grew up in Cerritos, California. Balboa played youth soccer for Fram-Culver, which won the 1986 McGuire Cup (U-19 National Championship). Balboa’s father, Luis Balboa who played professionally in Argentina and with the Chicago Mustangs of the North American Soccer League, coached him. In 1985, Balboa graduated from Cerritos High School.

Nicholas was his first child with Cindi Balboa.

Marcelo Balboa Net Worth

Marcelo Balboa is one of the richest Soccer Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Marcelo Balboa 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

From 1988 to 1989, he played college soccer at San Diego State University.

He was inducted into National Soccer Hall of Fame, and he worked as a ESPN sportscaster.

Marcelo Balboa (born August 8, 1967) is an American retired soccer defender who played in the 1990s for the U.S. national team, becoming its captain. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Marcelo Balboa Dating?

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Balboa debuted as a sideline reporter during ABC’s coverage of the 2003 MLS All-Star Game and MLS Cup. In 2004, he became a regular announcer for ABC and ESPN’s television coverage of the U.S. national team. Most recently, Balboa has paired up with baseball announcer Dave O’Brien as networks’ #1 U.S. announcing team for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

Facts & Trivia

Marcelo Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Marcelo Balboa celebrates birthday on August 8 of every year.

Balboa ended his MLS career with 24 goals and 23 assists in 152 games. In 2005, Balboa was named to the MLS All-Time Best XI and elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame on the first ballot along with Nick Folan. In 2012, he was inducted into the Colorado Hall of Fame.

What ethnicity is Marcelo Balboa?

Club career Balboa, who is of Argentine descent , was born in Chicago, Illinois, and grew up in Cerritos, California. Balboa played youth soccer for Fram-Culver, which won the 1986 McGuire Cup (U-19 National Championship).

Is Marcelo Balboa Hispanic?

Balboa, who is of Argentinean heritage , is a three-time FIFA World Cup veteran (1990, 1994 and 1998), the first U.S. National Team player – man or woman – to reach 100 international appearances, a National Soccer Hall of Fame inductee, and an original member of Major League Soccer with the Colorado Rapids in 1996.

Where is Marcelo Balboa from?

Chicago, IL

What position did Marcelo Balboa play?

Defender

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