Álvaro Djaló: profile
Álvaro Djaló (born 16 August 1999 in Madrid, Spain) is a Bissau-Guinean footballer who plays as a forward for Athletic Club.
Djaló made the step into senior football with SD Begoña in 2015. He has played for 5 clubs in 3 countries since 2015. The busiest spell of his career was at S.C. Braga (2022–2024): 88 appearances and 21 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 172 appearances and 40 goals.
At international level, Djaló has represented Guinea-Bissau (2025–present), earning 5 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Nigeria on 29 September 2026 (AFCON Qualification). Before committing to Guinea-Bissau, he had represented Basque Country regional.
Madrid has produced 27 footballers in our database, including Achraf Hakimi, Javier Balboa and Vicky López.
Eligibility explained: Why does Álvaro Djaló play for Guinea-Bissau?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2025 (aged about 26)
- First international goal
- 2026 – aged 27 (match)
- Club career
- 2015–present (12 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Spain, Portugal and Qatar
- Club goals per game
- 0.23 (40 in 172)
- Height
- 175 cm — taller than 19% of Bissau-Guinean internationals on record
- Latest move
- Al-Gharafa SC (2025)
- Shares a birthday with
- Ismaïl Aissati, Kalusha Bwalya and Raouf Bouzaiene (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2017 |  SD Begoña |
– | – | |
| 2017–2020 |  S.C. Braga |
Primeira Liga | – | – |
| 2020–2022 | S.C. Braga B |
Liga Portugal 2 | 47 | 17 |
| 2022–2024 | S.C. Braga |
Primeira Liga | 88 | 21 |
| 2024– | Athletic Club |
La Liga | 18 | 1 |
| 2025–2026 |  Al-Gharafa SC |
Qatar Stars League | 19 | 1 |
| Total | 172 | 40 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024– |  Basque Country regional |
Senior | 1 | 1 |
| 2025– |  Guinea-Bissau |
Senior | 5 | 1 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 Sep 2026 | Guinea-Bissau 3–0 Nigeria | 90 | AFCON Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Álvaro Djaló?
Álvaro Djaló was born on 16 August 1999, which makes him 27 years old.
Where was Álvaro Djaló born?
Álvaro Djaló was born in Madrid, Spain.
Which national team does Álvaro Djaló play for?
Álvaro Djaló plays international football for Guinea-Bissau. He has 5 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Álvaro Djaló played for?
Álvaro Djaló's recorded clubs are SD Begoña, S.C. Braga, S.C. Braga B, Athletic Club and Al-Gharafa SC.
What team does Álvaro Djaló play for now?
According to the latest data, Álvaro Djaló plays for Athletic Club.
How tall is Álvaro Djaló?
Álvaro Djaló is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Álvaro Djaló play?
Álvaro Djaló plays as a forward.