Lionel Sebastián Verde (born 18 October 2004) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for UAE Pro League club Baniyas on loan from Unión.
Early life Verde was born on 18 October 2004. Born in Santa Fe Province, Argentina, he is a native of the province.
Career As a youth player, Verde joined the youth academy of Argentine side Unión and was promoted to the club's senior team in 2023. Argentine news website Agenciafe wrote in 2025 that he "demonstrated his worth as a highly desirable prospect" while playing for them. On 14 February 2024, he debuted for them during a 0–0 away draw with Godoy Cruz in the Copa de la Liga Profesional.
During the summer of 2025, he was sent on loan to Russian side CSKA until the end of the 2025–26 season, with an option to buy.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsUnión2023Argentine Primera División00––00002024Argentine Primera División8100–501312025Argentine Primera División1422150–213Total223215050344CSKA Moscow (loan)2025–26Russian Premier League2020––40Career total243415050384
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