Abdul Thompson Conteh
Sierra Leonean footballer
Sierra Leone
Forward
Abdul Thompson Conteh: profile
Abdul Thompson Conteh (born 2 July 1970 in Freetown, Sierra Leone) is a former Sierra Leonean footballer who played as a forward.
Conteh made the step into senior football with C.D. Atlético Marte in 1994. He played for 9 clubs in 5 countries between 1994 and 2002. The busiest spell of his career was at Comunicaciones F.C. (1999–2000): 31 appearances and 8 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 80 appearances and 31 goals.
At international level, Conteh represented Sierra Leone (1993–1997), earning 17 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Freetown has produced 95 footballers in our database, including Nathaniel Chalobah, Rodney Strasser and Umaru Bangura.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1993 (aged about 23)
- Club career
- 1994–2002 (9 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 5: El Salvador, Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala and United States
- Club goals per game
- 0.39 (31 in 80)
- Latest move
- Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (2002)
- Shares a birthday with
- Baba Rahman, Kossi Agassa and Yassine Meriah (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994–1995 |  C.D. Atlético Marte |
Tercera División de El Salvador | – | – |
| 1995–1996 |  Toluca FC |
Liga MX | – | – |
| 1996–1997 | Tigres UANL |
Liga MX | – | – |
| 1996–1998 | Club de Fútbol Monterrey |
Liga MX | 15 | 8 |
| 1999 |  F.C. Motagua |
Liga Nacional de Fútbol de Honduras | – | – |
| 1999–2000 |  Comunicaciones F.C. |
Liga Nacional de Fútbol de Guatemala | 31 | 8 |
| 2000 |  San Jose Earthquakes |
Major League Soccer | 30 | 15 |
| 2001–2002 | D.C. United |
Major League Soccer | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC |
USL Championship | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 80 | 31 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–1997 | Sierra Leone |
Senior | 17 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Abdul Thompson Conteh?
Abdul Thompson Conteh was born on 2 July 1970, which makes him 56 years old.
Where was Abdul Thompson Conteh born?
Abdul Thompson Conteh was born in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Which national team does Abdul Thompson Conteh play for?
Abdul Thompson Conteh played international football for Sierra Leone. He has 17 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Abdul Thompson Conteh played for?
Abdul Thompson Conteh's recorded clubs are C.D. Atlético Marte, Toluca FC, Tigres UANL, Club de Fútbol Monterrey, F.C. Motagua, Comunicaciones F.C., San Jose Earthquakes, D.C. United and Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC.
What position does Abdul Thompson Conteh play?
Abdul Thompson Conteh played as a forward.
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