Ilaix Moriba was born in Conakry, Guinea, and grew up in Spain, joining Barcelona’s La Masia academy as a boy. He broke into Barcelona’s first team in 2021, impressing with his power and technique in midfield.
He moved to RB Leipzig later that year, and after loan spells at Valencia and Getafe, he joined Celta Vigo. He is a tall, athletic midfielder who can carry the ball through the lines.
Moriba chose to represent Guinea and played at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Career in numbers
Across 5 seasons of senior club football, beginning in 2020/21, Moriba has played 105 matches and scored 2 goals for 5 clubs. The full season-by-season record is in the Stats section of this profile.