Deivy Balanta

Deivy Alexander Balanta Abonía (born 2 September 1993) is a Colombian footballer who plays as a central defender for Liga Nacional club Honduras Progreso.

Career
Balanta started his youth career with Atlético Nacional. He was loaned to All Boys in Argentina, but did not feature with the Argentine Primera División club.

Balanta joined Alianza Petrolera on 8 July 2012. He achieved promotion with Alianza Petrolera by winning the 2012 Categoría Primera B. He was called up to represent Colombia at the 2013 South American Youth Football Championship and the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

On 6 January 2016, Balanta joined Atlético Junior. In July 2016, he extended his contract with the Barranquilla team. He was also called up to represent Colombia at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Balanta contract was not extended, and he became a free agent in June 2019.

On 17 July 2019, Balanta joined Millonarios on loan for one year.

On 7 January 2021, Balanta joined Once Caldas.

In December 2022, Balanta joined Honduran club Honduras Progreso.