Marco Ballini (Thai: มาร์โค บัลลินี, born 12 June 1998) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Thai League 1 club BG Pathum United.[1] Born in Italy, he has represented Thailand at youth level.

Marco Ballini
Personal information
Full name Marco Ballini
Date of birth (1998-06-12) 12 June 1998 (age 26)
Place of birth Bologna, Italy
Height 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Centre back
Team information
Current team
BG Pathum United
Number 13
Youth career
2009–2017 Cesena
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2018 Alfonsine FC 1921 5 (0)
2018–2019 Chainat Hornbill 20 (1)
2019–2022 Muangthong United 15 (0)
2022–2024 Chiangrai United 23 (1)
2024– BG Pathum United 3 (0)
International career
2018 Thailand U21 4 (0)
2018–2019 Thailand U23 8 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 April 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13 November 2019

Personal life

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Ballini was born in Bologna to an Italian father and a Thai mother from Udon Thani.[2]

Honours

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International

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Thailand U-23

References

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  1. ^ Marco Ballini at Soccerway. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Marco Ballini, alla conquista della Thailandia". allasianfootball.com.