Alexander Barboza
Argentine footballer (born 1995)
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Alexander Nahuel Barboza Ullúa (born 16 March 1995) is a professional footballer who plays as a center-back for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Palmeiras.[2]
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Barboza playing for Botafogo in 2024 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alexander Nahuel Barboza Ullúa[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 16 March 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Villa Celina, Buenos Aires, Argentina | ||
| Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Palmeiras | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2005–2014 | River Plate | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2019 | River Plate | 5 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Atlético de Rafaela (loan) | 11 | (1) |
| 2016–2017 | → Defensa y Justicia (loan) | 42 | (6) |
| 2018–2019 | → Defensa y Justicia (loan) | 33 | (1) |
| 2019–2021 | Independiente | 18 | (1) |
| 2021–2023 | Libertad | 84 | (7) |
| 2024–2026 | Botafogo | 71 | (2) |
| 2026– | Palmeiras | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 22 May 2026 | |||
Early and personal life
Barboza was born on 16 March 1995 in the neighborhood of Villa Celina in Buenos Aires to a Uruguayan father and an Argentine mother.[3] In 2024, Barboza expressed his desire to play for the Uruguay national football team under Marcelo Bielsa. He has since applied for Uruguayan citizenship.[4]
Career
Independiente
On 4 July 2019 it was confirmed that Barboza had joined Club Atlético Independiente on a permanent transfer.[5] The Argentine club bought 82,5% of his rights for four years.
Botafogo
On 1 January 2024 it was confirmed that Barboza had joined Botafogo on a permanent transfer.[6] Where he has often starred in episodes of emotional instability and violence.[7][8][9][10][11]
Palmeiras
On May 22, 2026, he became a reinforcement for Palmeiras and signed a contract until December 2028, with an option to extend it for another year.[12]
Honours
- River Plate
- Libertad
- División de Honor: 2021 Apertura, 2022 Apertura, 2023 Apertura, 2023 Clausura
- Copa Paraguay: 2023
- Supercopa Paraguay: 2023
- Botafogo
- Individual
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year: 2024[13]
- Copa Libertadores Team of the Tournament: 2024[14]
- South American Team of the Year: 2024[15]
