Rayo VallecanoBalliu has not won major trophies in his career but has achieved promotion to La Liga with Rayo Vallecano and earned caps for the Albanian national team. His most notable milestone is representing Albania in international competitions.
Iván Balliu is an Albanian professional footballer who primarily plays as a right-back for Rayo Vallecano in La Liga. Born in Spain, he began his career at Barcelona's youth academy before moving to Arouca and later Metz, eventually representing Albania at the international level. Balliu has been a consistent presence in La Liga with Rayo Vallecano, known for his defensive reliability and experience.
Balliu is a solid, defensively-minded right-back who prioritizes positioning and tackling over attacking forays. He lacks pace and offensive flair but compensates with strong work rate, tactical discipline, and the ability to read the game effectively. His crossing and passing are adequate for a full-back, making him a dependable option in a structured defensive system.