| Balalo | |
| Fullname: | Luís Carlos da Silva Maciel |
| Birth Date: | 17 August 1965 |
| Birth Place: | Uruguaiana, Brazil |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Youthyears1: | 1980–1984 |
| Youthclubs1: | Internacional |
| Years1: | 1985–1988 |
| Years2: | 1988 |
| Years3: | 1989 |
| Years4: | 1990 |
| Years5: | 1990 |
| Years6: | 1990–1993 |
| Years7: | 1994 |
| Years8: | 1994–1998 |
| Years9: | 1999 |
| Years10: | 1999 |
| Years11: | 2000 |
| Years12: | 2001 |
| Years13: | 2004 |
| Nationalyears1: | 1985 |
| Pcupdate: | 24 February 2024 |
Luís Carlos da Silva Maciel (born 17 August 1965), better known as Balalo, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
A great highlight of Internacional, champion in all youth categories for the club, Balalo was part of the Brazilian under-20 champion team in 1985.[1] In 1986 he was top scorer in the state championship with 14 goals,[2] but did not win titles in the professional category.[3] [4]