Adama Boiro Boiro (born 22 June 2002) is a footballer who plays as a defender for Athletic Bilbao B. Born in Senegal, he is a naturalised citizen of Spain.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Adama Boiro Boiro | ||
| Date of birth | 22 June 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Dakar, Senegal | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Athletic Bilbao B | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| San Jorge | |||
| Ardoi | |||
| Osasuna | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2024 | Osasuna B | 67 | (1) |
| 2024– | Athletic Bilbao B | 13 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 May 2024 | |||
Early life edit
Born in Dakar, Senegal, Boiro moved with his family to Spain at the age of four.[2]
Career edit
Boiro started his senior career with CA Osasuna's reserve side, Promesas, where he made his debut on 11 September 2021 during a 1–0 win over CD Laredo and came to be regarded as one of their most important players and a prospect for the senior team.[3]
In January 2024, Athletic Bilbao signed Boiro on a contract running to 2029, after paying his €2 million minimum fee release clause;[2] he was initially assigned to the club's reserves, Bilbao Athletic, and made his debut during a 0–0 draw with UD Barbastro only a few days after arriving.
Style of play edit
Boiro mainly operates as a defender. He is known for his strength.[4]
References edit
- ^ "El Athletic Club se lleva a un jugador de Osasuna Promesas". Osasuna 1920 (in Spanish). 24 January 2024.
- ^ a b ""Adama Boiro es una fuerza de la naturaleza"" ["Adama Boiro is a force of nature"] (in Spanish). as.com. 25 January 2024.
- ^ "Adama Boiro, la alternativa ofensiva" [Adama Boiro, the offensive alternative] (in Spanish). diariodenavarra.es. 13 July 2023.
- ^ "ADAMA BOIRO, EL FICHAJE DE 2 MILLONES QUE EL ATHLETIC ANUNCIÓ EN EL DESCANSO DE LA COPA: "EL RIVAL ACABA HASTA LAS NARICES"" (in Spanish). relevo.com. 31 January 2024.
External links edit
- Adama at Athletic Bilbao
- Boiro at BDFutbol
- Adama Boiro at Soccerway
