Kiano Falcao Casamalhuapa (born April 11, 2006), also known as Kiano Falcao, is a footballer who plays as a centre-back for Atlético Huila. Born in the United States, he is a youth international for El Salvador.
Club career
Early career Falcao began his youth career with IdeaSport ESPN Orlando from 2017 to 2019. In August 2019, he moved to Spain to join Rayo Vallecano's youth academy, training with their first team youth academy in Madrid until December 2019.
In January 2020, Falcao joined Junior's U-15 team. He then moved to the United States, joining Tampa Bay United's USL U-15 team from August 2020 to June 2021.
FC Cincinnati From August 2021 to June 2024, Falcao was part of the FC Cincinnati Academy, playing for both their U-17 and U-19 teams. He had a trial with Rayo Vallecano in Spain, training with their youth team and playing in friendly matches. Additionally, he trained with the youth teams of U.S. Salernitana and Cosenza Calcio in Italy.
European stint On September 11, 2024, Falcao signed with RSC Hamsik Academy as a free agent, where he played for their U19 team.
Atlético Huila In February 2024, Falcao joined Atlético Huila in Colombia's Categoría Primera A, signing with their U20 team.
International career
Falcao holds citizenship in four countries: the United States (by birth), El Salvador (paternal), Italy (maternal), and Colombia (maternal), but has chosen to represent El Salvador at the international level.
Youth career He began his international career with El Salvador's U17 team, debuting on October 17, 2022, under coach Juan Carlos Serrano. Falcao made 9 appearances for the U17 team from September 2022 to October 2022.
He was selected for the 2024 CONCACAF U-20 Championship squad by Spanish coach Juan Cortés, earning 13 caps from February 2024 to July 2024.
2024 CONCACAF U-20 Championship Falcao participated in the 2024 CONCACAF U-20 Championship held in Irapuato, Mexico. El Salvador was drawn into Group B alongside Honduras, Canada, and the Dominican Republic. The team started with a 1–0 victory against the Dominican Republic but subsequently lost to Honduras (4–1) and Canada (2–1). El Salvador finished third in the group with three points and a goal difference, which was insufficient to advance to the knockout stages.
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