Basilio Rieno

Basilio Rieno Socoliche (born 16 November 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Segunda Federación club Langreo. Born in Spain, he plays for the Equatorial Guinea national team.

Club career Basilio formerly played for the Crystal Palace academy, before signing with Burnley on a two-year deal for the 2023–24 season. He immediately made an impact, scoring a winner for Burnley U21 in preaseason. Rieno helped the Burnley U21 draw 3–3 with Brentford. He scored in the 4–3 win against Leicester City.

On 13 August 2025, Rieno signed for Langreo.

International career In 2023, Rieno was called up to play for the Equatorial Guinea national team, and was a substitute in the 1–0 win over Tunisia. He was included in the Equatorial Guinea preliminary squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, though he didn't make the final squad. On 22 March 2024, Rieno made his debut, coming as a 71st-minute substitute in a 2–0 win over Cambodia during the 2024 FIFA Series.