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Iván Balliu
Personal information
Balliu playing for Barcelona B in 2012
Full name	Iván Balliu Campeny^[1]
Date of birth	(1992-01-01) 1 January 1992 (age 32)^[2]
Place of birth	Caldes de Malavella, Spain
Height	1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)^[2]
Position(s)	Right-back
Team information
Current team	Rayo Vallecano
Number	20
Youth career
2000–2004	Girona
2004–2011	Barcelona
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2011–2013	Barcelona B	54	(0)
2013–2015	Arouca	58	(0)
2015–2019	Metz	104	(1)
2019–2021	Almería	62	(1)
2021–	Rayo Vallecano	115	(1)
International career^‡
2008	Spain U16	3	(1)
2008	Spain U17	3	(0)
2017–	Albania	16	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:09, 11 November 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 03:36, 19 November 2024 (UTC)

Iván Balliu Campeny (born 1 January 1992) is a professional footballer who plays as a right-back for La Liga club Rayo Vallecano.

After starting out at Barcelona B, he went on to compete professionally in Spain, Portugal and France. In La Liga, he appeared for Rayo Vallecano.

Balliu represented his native Spain at youth level before declaring for Albania, for which he qualified via his father. He was first included in an Albanian senior squad in 2017, making his debut in October of that year and being selected for Euro 2024.

Club career

Barcelona

Born in Caldes de Malavella, Girona, Catalonia to an Albanian father and a Spanish mother,^[3] Balliu joined Barcelona's youth system in 2004, aged 12. He made his senior debut in the 2010–11 season, playing two Segunda División games with the reserves and starting against Girona in a 2–0 away win.^[4] In that year, he was also captain of the treble-winning Juvenil A team.^[5]

Arouca

On 30 May 2013, Balliu's contract expired and he was told by Barcelona that he would be released.^[6] One month later, he signed with Arouca in Portugal for two seasons,^[7] making his Primeira Liga debut on 1 September in a 1–0 home victory over Rio Ave (90 minutes played).^[8]

Metz

Balliu joined French club Metz on 17 July 2015, on a two-year deal.^[9] He scored his first goal as a professional on 16 October, helping the hosts come from behind in the 2–2 home draw with Clermont.^[10]

After contributing 24 appearances in his first season to help his team to return to Ligue 1 after a one-year absence, Balliu's first match in the competition occurred on 13 August 2016, in a 3–2 home win over Lille.^[11]

Almería

On 12 August 2019, Balliu agreed to a two-year contract with Almería of the Spanish second division.^[12] He scored his first goal in his country of birth on 7 March 2020, helping the hosts defeat Deportivo de La Coruña 4–0.^[13]

Rayo Vallecano

Balliu moved to newly promoted Rayo Vallecano on 14 July 2021, on a two-year deal.^[14] He made his La Liga debut on 15 August at the age of 29, playing the entire 3–0 defeat at Sevilla.^[15] His first goal came the following 9 January, when he closed the 1–1 home draw against Real Betis.^[16]^[17]

International career

Of Albanian descent on his father's side, Balliu was eligible to represent Albania, speaking of his interest in an interview on 24 October 2016.^[18]^[19] On 22 August 2017 he received Albanian citizenship, thus becoming eligible to play for the national team.^[20] He was handed his first call shortly after when newly appointed coach Christian Panucci selected him for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Macedonia on 2 and 5 September,^[21] and earned his first cap also during that stage, playing the first half of the 3–0 loss against Spain in Alicante on 6 October.^[22]

Balliu was selected by manager Sylvinho for the UEFA Euro 2024 finals.^[23]

Personal life

On 17 June 2017, Balliu married Marta Soler.^[3]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 19 May 2024^[24]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club	Season	League			National Cup		League Cup		Continental		Other		Total
Club	Season	Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Barcelona B	2010–11	Segunda División	2	0	—		—		—		—		2	0
	2011–12		21	0	—		—		—		—		21	0
	2012–13		31	0	—		—		—		—		31	0
	Total		54	0	—		—		—		—		54	0
Arouca	2013–14	Primeira Liga	26	0	3	0	2	0	—		—		31	0
	2014–15	Primeira Liga	32	0	1	0	3	0	—		—		36	0
	Total		58	0	4	0	5	0	—		—		67	0
Metz	2015–16	Ligue 2	24	1	1	0	2	0	—		—		27	1
	2016–17	Ligue 1	27	0	—		3	0	—		—		30	0
	2017–18	Ligue 1	25	0	3	0	—		—		—		28	0
	2018–19	Ligue 2	28	0	3	1	2	0	—		—		33	1
	Total		104	1	7	1	7	0	—		—		118	2
Almería	2019–20	Segunda División	30	1	0	0	—		—		2^[a]	0	32	1
	2020–21	Segunda División	32	0	1	0	—		—		2^[a]	0	35	0
	Total		62	1	1	0	—		—		4	0	67	1
Rayo Vallecano	2021–22	La Liga	35	1	5	0	—		—		—		40	1
	2022–23		37	0	0	0	—		—		—		37	0
	2023–24		33	0	0	0	—		—		—		33	0
	Total		105	1	5	0	—		—		—		110	1
Career total			383	3	17	1	12	0	0	0	4	0	416	4

^ ^a ^b Appearances in La Liga play-offs

International

As of match played 16 November 2024^[25]

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team	Year	Apps
Albania	2017	1
	2019	1
	2021	1
	2022	5
	2023	3
	2024	5
Total		16

References

^ "I. Balliu" (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
^ ^a ^b "Iván Balliu" (in French). FC Metz. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
^ ^a ^b "Sergi Roberto, representante culé en la boda de Balliu" [Sergi Roberto, culé representative at Balliu's wedding]. Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish). 18 June 2017. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
^ Van Eeckhout, Robert (21 May 2011). "Girona – Barcelona B: El Barça B se lleva un derbi insulso (0–2)" [Girona – Barcelona B: Barça B take dull derby (0–2)]. Diario Siglo XXI (in Spanish). Retrieved 9 April 2014.
^ Jurado, Carlos D. (30 April 2017). "Ivan Balliu, un capitán de la Masía en la Ligue 1" [Ivan Balliu, a Masía captain in Ligue 1]. Marca (in Spanish). Retrieved 19 April 2020.
^ "El club ha comunicat la baixa a Gus Ledes, Balliu, Lobato i Luis Alberto per a la temporada vinent" [Club announce that Gus Ledes, Balliu, Lobato and Luis Alberto will not stay for next season] (in Catalan). FC Barcelona. 7 June 2013. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
^ Gonçalves, André (21 July 2013). "Iván Balliu assina por duas épocas" [Iván Balliu signs for two seasons]. Record (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 22 September 2013. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
^ "Ivan Balliu debuta i l'Arouca guanya el seu primer partit" [Ivan Balliu makes debut and Arouca win first match]. Diari de Girona (in Catalan). 3 September 2013. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
^ "Ivan Balliu, du Barça au FC Metz!" [Ivan Balliu, from Barça to FC Metz!] (in French). FC Metz. 17 July 2015. Archived from the original on 19 July 2015. Retrieved 17 July 2015.
^ Jougleux, Christian (20 October 2015). "FC Metz: Ivan Balliu et son terrible but" [FC Metz: Ivan Balliu and his cracker of a goal]. Le Républicain Lorrain (in French). Retrieved 30 November 2015.
^ "Le LOSC s'écroule à Metz" [LOSC collapse at Metz] (in French). France 3. 14 August 2016. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
^ "Iván Balliu es el primer fichaje de la nueva etapa de la UD Almería" [Iván Balliu is the first signing of the new era of UD Almería] (in Spanish). UD Almería. 12 August 2019. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
^ Laynez, Pablo (7 March 2020). "Marzo devuelve la sonrisa al Almería (4–0)" [March returns smile to Almería (4–0)]. Diario de Almería (in Spanish). Retrieved 11 October 2020.
^ "Balliu nuevo jugador del Rayo Vallecano" [Balliu new Rayo Vallecano player] (in Spanish). Rayo Vallecano. 14 July 2021. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
^ Fernández, Alberto (16 August 2021). "El 'calor' del Sevilla" [Sevilla's 'heat']. Marca (in Spanish). Retrieved 23 August 2021.
^ "El Betis sale vivo del asedio del Rayo" [Betis emerge alive from Rayo's assault]. El Periódico de Aragón (in Spanish). 9 January 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
^ Gascón, Javier (11 January 2022). "El primer gol de Balliu en LaLiga, con mucha clase" [Balliu's first goal in LaLiga, with a lot of class]. Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish). Retrieved 28 September 2022.
^ "Ivan Balliu "katalanasi" që ëndërron Kombëtaren e Shqipërisë" [Catalan Ivan Balliu dreams of Albania national team] (in Albanian). Mapo. 24 October 2016. Archived from the original on 7 August 2017. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
^ "Spain-born former Barcelona defender could join Albania". Tirana Times. 24 October 2016. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
^ "Dekret për dhënie të shtetësisë shqiptare nr. 10596" [Decree on granting Albanian citizenship no. 10596] (in Albanian). President of Albania. 22 August 2017. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
^ "Trajneri Panucci shpall listën e lojtarëve për ndeshjet zyrtare eleminatore kundër Lihtenshteinit dhe Maqedonisë" [Coach Panucci announces list of players for official qualifying matches against Liechtenstein and Macedonia] (in Albanian). Albanian Football Association. 25 August 2017. Archived from the original on 27 August 2017. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
^ McGee, Nicholas (6 October 2017). "Spain 3 Albania 0: World Cup place wrapped up as Pique gets mixed reception". Goal. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
^ "Euro 2024 squad lists: Hosts Germany, France, Netherlands, England, Scotland, Italy and more". Sky Sports. 12 June 2024. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
^ Iván Balliu at Soccerway
^ "Iván Balliu". European Football. Retrieved 6 October 2017.

External links

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v t e Rayo Vallecano – current squad
1 Cárdenas 2 Rațiu 3 Chavarría 4 Díaz 5 Aridane 6 Ciss 7 Isi 8 Trejo 9 de Tomás 10 James 11 Nteka 12 Guardiola 13 Batalla 14 Camello 15 Gumbau 16 Mumin 17 U. López 18 García 19 de Frutos 20 Balliu 21 Embarba 22 Espino 23 Valentín 24 Lejeune 25 Montiel 27 Pelayo 29 Méndez Coach: Pérez

v t e Albania squad – UEFA Euro 2024
1 E. Berisha 2 Balliu 3 Mitaj 4 Hysaj 5 Ajeti 6 Djimsiti (c) 7 Manaj 8 Gjasula 9 Asani 10 Bajrami 11 Broja 12 Kastrati 13 Mihaj 14 Laçi 15 Seferi 16 M. Berisha 17 Muçi 18 Ismajli 19 Daku 20 Ramadani 21 Asllani 22 Abrashi 23 Strakosha 24 Kumbulla 25 Aliji 26 Hoxha Coach: Sylvinho

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