Radinio Roberto Balker (born 3 September 1998) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Huddersfield Town. Born in the Netherlands, he represents the Suriname national team.
Club career He made his Eerste Divisie debut for Almere City on 14 December 2018 in a game against Jong Ajax, as a starter.
On 20 January 2021, Balker agreed to sign for Eredivisie club Groningen on a three-year contract starting 1 July, with an option for an additional year. He suffered a serious injury during practice on 2 July 2021, sidelining him for months.
On 18 January 2024, Balker signed a contract with EFL Championship club Huddersfield Town until June 2027.
On 16 July 2026, Balker signed a one-year contract extension to remain with Huddersfield Town until 2028 https://www.htafc.com/news/2026/july/16/radinio-balker-extends-contract-to-2028-/
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsJong Almere City2017–18Derde Divisie201——402412018–19Tweede Divisie122———122323——40363Almere City2018–19Eerste Divisie19000——1902019–20Eerste Divisie22100——2212020–21Eerste Divisie15200—10162Total56300—10573Groningen2021–22Eredivisie0000——002022–23Eredivisie31120——3312023–24Eerste Divisie19310——203Total50430——534Huddersfield Town2023–24Championship200000—20Career total1401030005014810
International
National teamYearAppsGoalsSuriname202531Total21
Scores and results list Suriname's goal tally first. No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 9 September 2025 Cuscatlán Stadium, San Salvador, El Salvador 1–0 2–1 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
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