Radinio Balker Explained

Radinio Balker
Fullname:Radinio Roberto Balker
Birth Date:3 September 1998
Birth Place:Amsterdam, Netherlands
Height:1.90 m
Position:Centre-back
Currentclub:Huddersfield Town
Clubnumber:24
Youthclubs1:ASC Waterwijk
Youthyears2:2008–2011
Youthclubs2:Zeeburgia
Youthyears3:2011–2017
Youthclubs3:Almere City
Years1:2018–2020
Clubs1:Jong Almere City
Caps1:39
Goals1:4
Years2:2018–2021
Clubs2:Almere City
Caps2:59
Goals2:3
Years3:2021–2024
Clubs3:Groningen
Caps3:50
Goals3:4
Years4:2024–
Clubs4:Huddersfield Town
Caps4:2
Goals4:0
Club-Update:22:14, 13 February 2024 (UTC)

Radinio Roberto Balker (born 3 September 1998) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for English club Huddersfield Town. Born in the Netherlands, he plays for the Suriname national team.

Club career

He made his Eerste Divisie debut for Almere City on 14 December 2018 in a game against Jong Ajax, as a starter.[1]

On 20 January 2021, Balker agreed to sign for Eredivisie club Groningen on a three-year contract starting 1 July, with an option for an additional year.[2] [3] He suffered a serious injury during practice on 2 July 2021, sidelining him for months.[4]

On 18 January 2024, Balker signed a contract with EFL Championship club Huddersfield Town until June 2027.[5]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Jong Almere City2017–18Derde Divisie20140241
2018–19Tweede Divisie122122
3234!0363
Almere City2018–19Eerste Divisie19000190
2019–20Eerste Divisie22100221
2020–21Eerste Divisie1520010162
Total563001!0573
Groningen2021–22Eredivisie000000
2022–23Eredivisie31120331
2023–24Eerste Divisie19310203
Total5043053!4
Huddersfield Town2023–24Championship20000020
Career total1401030005014810

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Soccerway. Game Report by Soccerway. 14 December 2018.
  2. Web site: FC Groningen bindt Radinio Balker - FC Groningen . fcgroningen.nl . nl . 20 January 2021.
  3. News: FC Groningen hengelt verdediger Balker binnen . RTV Noord . 20 January 2021 . NL.
  4. News: FC Groningen eerste maanden zonder nieuwkomer Radinio Balker. Verdediger loopt zware blessure op tijdens training . Dagblad van het Noorden . 2 July 2021 . nl.
  5. Web site: Huddersfield Town. SIGNING: RADINIO BALKER JOINS THE TERRIERS!. 18 January 2024. 18 January 2024.