Adama Boiro

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]

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Boiro and the second or maternal family name is Boiro.
Adama Boiro
Personal information
Full name Adama Boiro Boiro
Date of birth (2002-06-22) 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

Born in Dakar, Senegal, Boiro moved with his family to Spain at the age of four.[2]

Career

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

Boiro mainly operates as a defender. He is known for his strength.[4]

References
  1. "El Athletic Club se lleva a un jugador de Osasuna Promesas". Osasuna 1920 (in Spanish). 24 January 2024.
  2. ""Adama Boiro es una fuerza de la naturaleza"" ["Adama Boiro is a force of nature"] (in Spanish). as.com. 25 January 2024.
  3. "Adama Boiro, la alternativa ofensiva" [Adama Boiro, the offensive alternative] (in Spanish). diariodenavarra.es. 13 July 2023.
  4. "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.
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