Alexander Nahuel Barboza Ullúa (born 16 March 1995) is a professional footballer who plays as a center-back for Botafogo, Club of Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club.[2]
Barboza was born on 16 March 1995 in the neighborhood of Villa Celina in Buenos Aires to a Uruguayan father and an Argentine mother.[3] In 2024, Barboza expressed his desire to play for the Uruguay national football team under Marcelo Bielsa. He has since applied for Uruguayan citizenship.[4]
On 4 July 2019 it was confirmed that Barboza had joined Club Atlético Independiente on a permanent transfer.[5] The Argentine club bought 82,5% of his rights for four years.
On 1 January 2024 it was confirmed that Barboza had joined Botafogo on a permanent transfer.[6] Where he has often starred in episodes of emotional instability and violence.[7][8][9][10][11]