Alexander Barboza Ullúa

Alexander Nahuel Barboza Ullúa (born 16 March 1995) is a professional footballer who plays as a center-back for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Palmeiras.

Early and personal life Barboza was born on 16 March 1995 in the neighborhood of Villa Celina in Buenos Aires to a Uruguayan father and an Argentine mother. In 2024, Barboza expressed his desire to play for the Uruguay national football team under Marcelo Bielsa. He has since applied for Uruguayan citizenship.

Career Independiente On 4 July 2019 it was confirmed that Barboza had joined Club Atlético Independiente on a permanent transfer. The Argentine club bought 82,5% of his rights for four years.

Botafogo On 1 January 2024 it was confirmed that Barboza had joined Botafogo on a permanent transfer. Where he has often starred in episodes of emotional instability and violence.

Palmeiras On May 22, 2026, he became a reinforcement for Palmeiras and signed a contract until December 2028, with an option to extend it for another year.

Honours River Plate Copa Argentina: 2016–17

Libertad División de Honor: 2021 Apertura, 2022 Apertura, 2023 Apertura, 2023 Clausura Copa Paraguay: 2023 Supercopa Paraguay: 2023

Botafogo Taça Rio: 2024 Copa Libertadores: 2024 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2024

Individual Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year: 2024 Copa Libertadores Team of the Tournament: 2024 South American Team of the Year: 2024