Lionel Sebastián Verde (born 18 October 2004) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for UAE Pro League club Baniyas on loan from Unión.
Verde was born on 18 October 2004. Born in Santa Fe Province, Argentina, he is a native of the province.
As a youth player, Verde joined the youth academy of Argentine side Unión and was promoted to the club's senior team in 2023. Argentine news website Agenciafe wrote in 2025 that he "demonstrated his worth as a highly desirable prospect" while playing for them. On 14 February 2024, he debuted for them during a 0âÂÂ0 away draw with Godoy Cruz in the Copa de la Liga Profesional.
During the summer of 2025, he was sent on loan to Russian side CSKA until the end of the 2025âÂÂ26 season, with an option to buy.