Name: Leonardo Balerdi

• Full name: Leonardo Balerdi (sometimes listed as Leonardo José Balerdi)
• Nationality: Argentina
• Position: Centre-back (can also play as a left-back)
• Date of birth: January 26, 1999
• Place of birth: Villa Mercedes, San Luis, Argentina
• Height: ~1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)

Club career highlights

• Youth clubs: Boca Juniors (joined youth ranks and progressed to senior squad)
• Boca Juniors (senior): Made professional debut and attracted European interest with his performances for Boca's first team.
• Borussia Dortmund: Transferred to Dortmund in January 2019; spent time with the first team but featured primarily as a developing squad member and also played for the reserve side.
• Olympique de Marseille: Joined Marseille on loan in 2020, with the move later made permanent. At Marseille he has competed in Ligue 1 and European competitions, known for his physicality, passing out from the back and versatility in the defensive line.
• Recent status: As of 2024–2025 season information may have changed; historically a squad member and occasional starter for Marseille, subject to coach selection, form and fitness.

International career

• Represented Argentina at youth levels, including the U20s and U23s.
• Part of Argentina's Olympic squad that won the gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (held in 2021).
• He has been capped by the senior Argentina national team (debut and caps depend on date; appearances have been limited due to strong competition for defensive positions).

Playing style

• Left-footed centre-back with good pace and physical strength.
• Comfortable in possession and effective at playing progressive passes from the back.
• Able to cover ground and step into midfield when required; occasionally deployed at left-back.

Honours

• Olympic Gold Medal with Argentina U23 — Tokyo 2020
• Domestic honours and personal achievements depend on club seasons and may vary.

Note: Squad status, appearances and club affiliation can change with transfers, injuries or loans. For the latest club and season statistics, consult current club sources or competition databases.