About Balu
Born 1961. Balu is a Brazilian association football player.
LuÃs Carlos Carvalho dos Reis (born 28 December 1961), better known as Balu, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a right back.
Career
Considered a very technical right-back, Balu spent most of his career at Cruzeiro, where he played from 1986 to 1991, made 288 appearances and won the state championships in 1987 and 1990. He was also elected Silver Ball in 1989 and called up to the Brazilian team a few times in 1990 and 1991, playing a single match. He ended his career at Portuguesa Santista, a team he also debuted in, and lives in the city of Santos to this day.
Honours
Cruzeiro Campeonato Mineiro: 1987, 1990
Individual 1989 Bola de Prata
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Important facts
People in Balu's life
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Balu?
Brazilian association football player
When was Balu born?
Balu was born on 28 December 1961.
What is Balu's occupation?
Balu is an association football player.
What nationality is Balu?
Balu is Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Balu. https://biography.guide/balu-association-football-player/
MLA: "Balu." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/balu-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Balu." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/balu-association-football-player/.
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