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Marcelo Balboa is listed as an association football player, association football coach and sports commentator. Marcelo Balboa was born on August 8, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. That works out to 59 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Cerritos High School and San Diego State University. The listed height is 183 cm.
My Take
Marcelo Balboa earns my respect as a builder. A Chicago-born defender who captained the United States in the 1990s, he put in the work when American soccer was still a niche pursuit, and that pioneer generation laid the foundation everything since rests on. His Hall of Fame induction is fitting, and his move into commentary for ESPN and World Cup broadcasts shows a man passing his on-field intelligence straight to the audience with real sincerity. Player, coach, then analyst, he's stayed close to the American game throughout, and that steady devotion is exactly why you can't tell its history without him.
This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Marcelo Balboa
- Name (Japanese)
- マルセロ・バルボア
- Reading
- まるせろ・ばるぼあ
- Born
- August 8, 1967 (age 59)
- Origin
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Height
- 183 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach / sports commentator
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Goat
2. Background
- High school
- Cerritos High School
- University
- San Diego State University
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Marcelo Balboa born?
Born August 8, 1967 (age 59).
Where is Marcelo Balboa from?
Marcelo Balboa is from Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What does Marcelo Balboa do?
Marcelo Balboa works as association football player, association football coach, sports commentator.
How tall is Marcelo Balboa?
Marcelo Balboa is 183 cm.
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