Siren Diao
Siren Diao Balde is a Spanish footballer who plays as a striker for Italian club Cesena on loan from Atalanta.
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 AC Trento 1921, and scored his first goal on 4 February by netting the opener in a 1–1 away draw against FC Pro Vercelli 1892.
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 Segunda División.
On 6 August 2025, Diao was loaned by Cesena in Serie B.
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.