É. Balanta
2026 · clause 2,9 M€
Weak foot ★★★★★ · Skill moves ★★★★★
International ★★★★★
How to get the best out of É. Balanta in Career Mode
É. Balanta is a defensive midfielder at América de Cali (70 overall, CDM) — decent at that. At 32 they won't grow anymore, but they're still a reliable performer and the price eases. What sets them apart is their strength of 86.
By FAFIFA Team · updated September 2025
How do you get the best out of É. Balanta?
Their place is in front of the defence as CDM. Their job is the dirty work: win the ball back, cover the full-backs when they push on and hold their position. They can also play CM and CB. The game also rewards them with roles like Centre-half and Holding, which reinforce that profile.
What are you buying?
What makes them reliable: strength (86) and aggression (85). That outstanding strength is their signature.
Where do they struggle?
No obvious holes for what their position asks: a profile without clear cracks.
Are they worth signing in Career Mode?
Worth around 1,3 M€ with 17 K€ wages. At their age their value only drops: negotiate and don't tie a long contract. They're also out of contract soon (2026), so you can push in talks or grab them almost free at the end of the season.
What is É. Balanta's best position?
Their best position is CDM, though they can also play CM and CB.
How high can É. Balanta's rating go?
They're already at their ceiling (70): at their age the rating won't rise.
Are they expensive to sign?
Their market value is around 1,3 M€, with 17 K€ wages.
Do they win the ball back well?
Their reading of the game is 68 — decent for their position.
Career Mode performance
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