A new star is rising from FC Barcelona’s La Masia academy. Fode Diallo, a 12-year-old forward with Spanish nationality and Guinean heritage has taken the youth football world by storm. Playing for Barça’s Infantil B team, Diallo has netted an unprecedented 97 goals in just 30 matches during the 2023-24 season, setting a new benchmark in the academy’s storied history. Born on June 3, 2012, in Sabadell, Spain, Diallo’s football journey began with local clubs U.E. Sabadellenca, Sabadell, and Sant Cugat FC before he joined Barcelona’s youth ranks in 2019. His remarkable goal tally not only eclipses previous records held by notable La Masia graduates like Takefusa Kubo (73 goals), Lamine Yamal (68 goals), and Toni Fernández (61 goals) but also highlights his exceptional talent and dedication.
Standing at 1.78 meters, Diallo combines physical ability with technical finesse. Primarily a striker, but he is also adept on the wings as he showcase versatility that mirrors the playing styles of Ferran Torres and the legendary Samuel Eto’o. His explosive speed, clinical finishing, and relentless drive have drawn comparisons to some of football’s greats.
Football talent runs in Diallo’s family. His older brother Abdou Diallo, is part of Mallorca’s youth setup while his sister, Fatu, has achieved national recognition in athletics by finishing as the runner-up in Spain’s U-20 high jump championship. Their cousin, Balla Moussa is also making strides in football with RCD Espanyol’s youth team.
Fans and pundits alike are hailing him as the next big thing in football with social media abuzz over his goal scoring feats. As he continues to develop within La Masia’s nurturing environment, the football world eagerly anticipates his progression through Barcelona’s ranks and eventually, onto the global stage.
Fode Diallo’s journey is expected to grow to becoming a world-class talent. As he continues to hone his skills, the young talent stands poised to become one of football’s brightest stars.
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