Amadou Sanyang
Gambian footballer
Gambia
Midfielder
Amadou Sanyang: profile
Amadou Sanyang (born 1 August 1991 in Bakau, Gambia) is a former Gambian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Sanyang started out at Real de Banjul F.C. in 2007. He played for 5 clubs in 3 countries since 2007. The busiest spell of his career was at Charleston Battery (2012–2014): 53 appearances and 5 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 74 appearances and 5 goals.
At international level, Sanyang represented The Gambia (2008). He also played for Gambia at under-17 level.
Bakau has produced 16 footballers in our database, including Yankuba Minteh, Ebrima Sohna and Kebba Ceesay.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2008 (aged about 17)
- Countries played in
- 3: Gambia, Canada and United States
- Club goals per game
- 0.07 (5 in 74)
- Height
- 183 cm — taller than 53% of Gambian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Tacoma Defiance (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Nwankwo Kanu, Fayçal Fajr and Junior Agogo (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2009 | Real de Banjul F.C. |
GFA League First Division | – | – |
| 2009–2010 |  Toronto FC |
Major League Soccer | 20 | 0 |
| 2011 |  Seattle Sounders FC |
Major League Soccer | 1 | 0 |
| 2012–2014 | Charleston Battery |
USL Championship | 53 | 5 |
| 2015– | Tacoma Defiance |
MLS Next Pro | – | – |
| Total | 74 | 5 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Gambia U17 |
Under-17 | – | – |
| 2008 | The Gambia |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Amadou Sanyang?
Amadou Sanyang was born on 1 August 1991, which makes him 35 years old.
Where was Amadou Sanyang born?
Amadou Sanyang was born in Bakau, Gambia.
Which national team does Amadou Sanyang play for?
Amadou Sanyang played international football for The Gambia.
Which clubs has Amadou Sanyang played for?
Amadou Sanyang's recorded clubs are Real de Banjul F.C., Toronto FC, Seattle Sounders FC, Charleston Battery and Tacoma Defiance.
How tall is Amadou Sanyang?
Amadou Sanyang is 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Amadou Sanyang play?
Amadou Sanyang played as a midfielder.
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