Mihai Bălașa

Viitorul Constanța

Bălașa made his professional debut for Viitorul Constanța on 20 August 2012, in a Liga I game against Gaz Metan Mediaș.

Roma

In August 2014, Bălașa was transferred by Italian club Roma, joining a growing Romanian contingent at the club. He was part of the squad for the 2014 International Champions Cup, featuring as a second-half substitute against Internazionale. On 22 August 2014, Bălașa signed for Crotone on loan. He made his debut in the 0–2 defeat to Ternana on 30 August 2014. Bălașa joined Trapani on a season-long loan on 16 July 2016.

FCSB

Bălașa returned to Romania in January 2017, signing a five-year contract with FCSB for an undisclosed transfer fee. On 2 August 2017, he scored the opener from a free kick in a Champions League third qualifying round 4–1 away win over Viktoria Plzeň.

Bălașa has represented Romania on many occasions at youth level. He earned his first senior international cap for Romania in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Denmark on 8 October 2017, playing the full 90 minutes in their 1–1 away draw.

Club

As of match played 9 May 2026

International

As of 15 October 2020

Bălașa's father Cristian was also a professional footballer. He played as a midfielder and scored 26 goals in 224 Divizia A matches for Chindia Târgoviște, Argeș Pitești and Farul Constanța combined.