Marco Ballini

Marco Ballini (Thai: มาร์โค บัลลินี, born 12 June 1998) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Thai League 1 club Chiangrai United, on loan from BG Pathum United.^[3] Born in Italy, he represents the Thailand national team.

Marco Ballini

Personal information
Full name	Marco Ballini
Date of birth	(1998-06-12) 12 June 1998 (age 27)
Place of birth	Bologna, Italy[1]
Height	2.00 m (6 ft 6+1⁄2 in)[2]
Position(s)	Centre back
Team information
Current team	Chiangrai United (on loan from BG Pathum United)
Number	5
Youth career
2009–2017	Cesena
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2017–2018	Alfonsine FC 1921	5	(0)
2018–2019	Chainat Hornbill	20	(1)
2019–2022	Muangthong United	15	(0)
2022–2024	Chiangrai United	23	(1)
2024–	BG Pathum United	15	(0)
2025–	→ Chiangrai United (loan)	0	(0)
International career‡
2018	Thailand U21	4	(0)
2018–2019	Thailand U23	8	(0)
2025–	Thailand	1	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 26 May 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 4 June 2025

International career

Ballini made his debut for the senior Thailand national team on 4 June 2025 in a game against India.

Personal life

Ballini was born in Bologna to an Italian father and a Thai mother from Udon Thani.^[4]

Honours

Thailand U-23

• AFF U-22 Youth Championship runner-up: 2019