Kenry Abella Balobo (born 27 November 2002) is a Filipino professional footballer who plays as a Goalkeeper for Kaya F.C.–Iloilo and former Philippine U23.[2][1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kenry Abella Balobo [1] | ||
| Date of birth | 22 September 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Cebu City, Philippines | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Kaya F.C.–Iloilo | ||
| Number | 2 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2018-2021 | San Beda Red Lions | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2021 | Mendiola 1991 | 4 | |
| 2021-2022 | United City FC | ||
| 2022- | Kaya F.C.–Iloilo | 7 | |
| International career | |||
| 2019 | Philippines U23 | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career edit
Mendiola 1991 edit
In 2020, Balobo made his professional debut for the Mendiola FC 1991 in the 2020 PFL Bubble.
United City edit
In March 2021 Balobo transferred from Mendiola FC to PFL champions United City FC for the 2021 AFC Champions League stint.[3]
Kaya FC edit
Kaya FC signs Balobo in 2022.[4]
International career edit
Balobo has represented the Philippines U23 in a 0–3 loss against Malaysia U23 in the 2020 AFC U-23 Championship qualification.[5]
Personal life edit
Balobo is a native from Cebu. He played for Don Bosco Technical College when he was in highschool.
Honors edit
San Beda Red Booters
- Ang Liga Division 1 Champion: 2018
- NCAA Champion: 2017, 2019
Kaya FC
- Philippine Football League
Champion: 2022–23 - Copa Paulino Alcantara
Champion: 2023
Runners-up: 2022
Individual Awards
Ang Liga Division 2 Best Goalkeeper: 2015
Ang Liga Division 1 Best Goalkeeper: 2018
NCAA Best Goalkeeper: 2019
References edit
- ^ a b "Kenry Balobo - Player Info". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ Kenry Balobo at Soccerway.
- ^ "Cebuano goalkeeper Balobo signs with UCFC". Sunstar. 19 March 2021. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
- ^ "Kaya FC-Iloilo Signs Goalkeeper Kenry Balobo". KayaFC. 19 March 2022. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
- ^ "Philippines succumbs to Rashid brace in AFC U-23 qualifying tourney opener". tiebreakertimes. 22 March 2019. Retrieved 23 April 2024.