Marco Ballini (, born 12 June 1998) is a professional association football, footballer who plays as a Defender (association football)#Centre-back, centre back for Thai League 1 club Chiangrai United F.C., Chiangrai United, on loan from BG Pathum United F.C., BG Pathum United. Born in Italy, he represents the Thailand national football team, Thailand national team.

International career

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

Personal life

Ballini was born in Bologna to an Italian father and a Thai mother from Udon Thani Province, Udon Thani.

Honours

Thailand U-23 * AFF U-22 Youth Championship runner-up: 2019 AFF U-22 Youth Championship, 2019

References

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