Keita Baldé Diao Biography: Height, Parents, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Football Team, Country, Girlfriend, Salary

  Keita Baldé Diao, famously known as Keita Baldé, is a dynamic Senegalese professional footballer known for his speed and skill as a forward or winger, currently playing for Serie B club Monza.

His journey from Barcelona’s youth academy to starring for Senegal in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations victory has made him a celebrated figure.

Keita’s a proud Senegalese whose Spanish roots and global career shine through in his electrifying play.

Profile

• Full Name: Keita Baldé Diao
• Stage Name: Keita Baldé
• Born: March 8, 1995
• Age: 30 years old
• Birthplace: Arbúcies, Girona, Catalonia, Spain
• Nationality: Senegalese, Spanish
• Occupation: Professional Footballer
• Height: 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm)
• Religion: Muslim
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Ibourahima Baldé, Mahamadou Baldé
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Unknown
• Net Worth: $9 million to $10 million

Early Life And Education

Keita Baldé Diao was born on March 8, 1995, in Arbúcies, Girona, Catalonia, Spain, to Senegalese parents who migrated to Spain in the early 1990s. His ethnicity is Senegalese, and he’s proud of his African heritage, which he represents on the international stage.

He follows Islam, reflecting his family’s faith. Growing up in a middle-class family, Keita has two younger brothers, Ibourahima and Mahamadou, both footballers. As a kid in Arbúcies, he was energetic, playing soccer in the streets.

Career

Keita’s career began at FC Barcelona’s youth academy, but he joined Lazio in 2011 for €300,000 after turning down a return to Barcelona. He debuted for Lazio’s senior team in 2013, scoring his first Serie A goal against Parma. In 2016–17, he shone, scoring a five-minute hat-trick against Palermo and a brace in the Derby della Capitale against Roma.

In 2017, he signed with Monaco for €30 million, scoring eight goals in his first Ligue 1 season. He was loaned to Inter Milan (2018–19) and Sampdoria (2020–21), then joined Cagliari (2021–22). In 2022, he signed with Spartak Moscow but faced a three-month doping ban (no substances found, just procedural issues).

He was loaned to Espanyol (2023–24), joined Sivasspor in 2024, and moved to Monza in February 2025. Internationally, Keita debuted for Senegal in 2016, scoring six goals in 40 caps, and helped win the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. He also played for Catalonia in a 2015 friendly. Keita’s a proud Senegalese star whose versatility thrills fans globally.

Awards & Nominations

• 2015: FIFA U-20 World Cup, Representing Senegal (Fourth Place)
• 2019: Africa Cup of Nations, Runner-up (Senegal)
• 2021: Africa Cup of Nations, Winner (Senegal)
• 2021: Serie A Goal of the Month, November (Won)
• 2022: Grand Officer of the National Order of the Lion, Senegal (Won)

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @keitabalde14
• Facebook: Keita Balde

Personal Life

Keita, 30, lives in Monza, Italy. His height is 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm), and he’s known for his athletic build, buzz-cut hairstyle, and black eyes. His relationship status isn’t public; rumours of a marriage to Italian model Simona Guatieri and two children (including a son named Thiago).

A 2017 rumour linked him to teammate Patricio Gabarrón Gil, but it faded. Keita’s close to his brothers, Ibourahima and Mahamadou, both footballers.

Net Worth

Keita Baldé’s net Worth is estimated at $9 million to $10 million. His income comes from contracts with Lazio (€300,000 transfer), Monaco (€30 million), and Spartak Moscow, as well as loans to Inter Milan and Sampdoria.

His market value is €900,000 (2025), with past annual salaries around €500,000. He owns a luxurious apartment in Cagliari and cars like a Rolls-Royce and a Mercedes.

Career Statistics (as of May 24, 2025):

Club:

• Lazio (2013–17): 110 matches, 26 goals
• Monaco (2017–21): 44 matches, 12 goals
• Inter Milan (loan, 2018–19): 24 matches, five goals
• Sampdoria (loan, 2020–21): 25 matches, seven goals
• Cagliari (2021–22): 26 matches, three goals
• Spartak Moscow (2022–24): 14 matches, three goals
• Espanyol (loan, 2023–24): 22 matches, zero goals
• Sivasspor (2024–25): 11 matches, 1 goal
• Monza (2025–present): 11 matches, two goals