Dai Baldé


Dai Rodrigo Costa Baldé is a Bissau-Guinean professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for the Rio Ave U23s. Born in Portugal, he plays for the Guinea-Bissau national team.

Club career

Baldé is a product of the youth academies of Estarreja, Varzim and Rio Ave. He was promoted to the Rio Ave U23s for the 2024–25 season.

International career

Born in Portugal, Baldé is of Bissau-Guinean descent. He was called up to the Guinea-Bissau national team for a set of friendlies in June 2025. He made his debut in a 1–1 tie with Burundi on 6 June 2025.