Barca unveils a prodigy even better than Yamal, scoring 97 goals in 30 matches.

Fode Diallo, the 13-year-old sensation of La Masia, is making headlines by scoring 97 goals in 30 games, surpassing records previously set by Lamine Yamal or Ansu Fati at the youth level.

Barcelona is buzzing with excitement over the emergence of a new “prodigy” at La Masia. At just 13 years old, Fode Diallo has scored 97 goals in 30 matches, a record that surpasses the numbers once achieved by Lamine Yamal, Ansu Fati, or Takefusa Kubo in their youth careers. These explosive statistics are fueling great hopes for a new rough diamond for the Catalan club.

During the 2023/24 season, Diallo played for Barça’s U13 and U14 teams, consistently astonishing the coaching staff at Ciudad Deportiva Joan Gamper. Scoring 97 goals in 30 appearances is an almost unbelievable feat for a 13-year-old. Beyond just scoring, the young striker has shown a rare predatory instinct, leading many to believe Barça has a talent who could become a future icon in attack.

Who is Fode Diallo?

Fode Diallo was born in Sabadell, of Guinean descent, and plays as a forward. Thanks to his speed, technique, and physical strength, which are exceptional for his age, he has been compared to a “new Eto’o.” Diallo often celebrates in the style of Ferran Torres, displaying the confident and bold “shark mentality.”

Diallo is not the only standout athlete in his family; they have a strong sports tradition. His brother Abdou plays for Mallorca’s youth team, his cousin Bella Moussa is part of Espanyol, and his sister Fatu is a track and field athlete who won silver in the Spanish U20 high jump. This athletic background is seen as a key factor in Diallo’s rapid development.

The Journey to La Masia

Diallo started playing football at Sabadellanca, then moved to Sabadell when the club signed his brother. The two siblings later played together at Sant Cugat FC before Barça spotted Diallo’s exceptional talent when he was just 6 years old, while he was competing against players two years older.

His idols are Lamine Yamal and Ronaldo Nazário. Diallo’s biggest dream is to debut for Barcelona’s first team and win the most prestigious titles. One of his most impressive goals was scored against Girona, further strengthening the belief that Barça may have a future “diamond” in their ranks.