Siren Diao Balde (born 21 January 2005) is a Spanish footballer who plays as a striker for club Atalanta U23.
Early life Born in Figueres, Girona, Catalonia, Diao moved to neighbouring Castelló d'Empúries at the age of eight months and was raised in the city. He is of Senegalese descent.
Club career Early career Diao started playing football at the age of five. He represented Esplais CF, FE Figueres, Girona FC, FC L'Escala and UE Costa Brava before moving to Italy with Hellas Verona FC in 2022.
Atalanta On 4 January 2024, Atalanta BC announced the signing of Diao, and assigned him to the under-23 team in the Serie C. He made his senior debut nine days later, coming on as a late substitute for Giuseppe Di Serio in a 1–0 home win over Trento, and scored his first goal on 4 February by netting the opener in a 1–1 away draw against FC Pro Vercelli 1892.
Diao was also included in the matchday squad for several senior team games in early 2024, but remained on the bench in all of them.
Loan to Granada On 15 August 2024, Diao returned to his home country after agreeing to a one-year loan deal with Granada CF in the Segunda División.
Loan to Cesena On 6 August 2025, Diao was loaned by Cesena in Serie B.
Loan to Mirandés On 2 February 2026, Diao moved on loan to Mirandés in the Segunda División.
International career On 3 November 2023, Diao was called up to the Spain national under-19 team, and made his debut for the side twelve days later in a 5–0 win over Moldova.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsHellas Verona2023-24Serie A0000——00Atalanta U232023-24Serie C164——31195Atalanta2023-24Serie A000000—00Granada (loan)2024-25Segunda División9220——112Career total256200031307
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