K. Balanta

K. Balanta is a 29-year-old Colombian defender who wears shirt number 35 for Santos Laguna in Liga MX. Standing at 179 cm, Balanta is a hard-nosed centre-back who relies on physicality, reading of the game, and a relentless competitive edge rather than pace or flair. His game is built around duels in the box, aerial clearances, and putting his body on the line — the kind of defender who makes the simple tackle look brutal. He joined Santos Laguna in the 2025/26 season after a spell a...