Arthur Gómez
Gambian footballer
Gambia
Forward
Arthur Gómez: profile
Arthur Gómez (born 12 February 1984 in Banjul, Gambia) is a former Gambian footballer who played as a forward.
Gómez made the step into senior football with Banjul Hawks Football Club in 2000. He played for 5 clubs in 4 countries between 2000 and 2007. His most appearances came at Royal Antwerp F.C. (2002–2005), where he made 44 appearances and scored 12 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 81 appearances and 26 goals.
At international level, Gómez represented The Gambia (2002–2003), earning 7 caps and scoring 2 goals. He also played for Gambia at under-20 level.
Banjul has produced 71 footballers in our database, including Musa Barrow, Omar Colley and Momodou Ceesay.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2002 (aged about 18)
- Club career
- 2000–2007 (8 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Gambia, United Kingdom, Belgium and People's Republic of China
- Club goals per game
- 0.32 (26 in 81)
- Height
- 178 cm — taller than 24% of Gambian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Henan F.C. (2006)
- Shares a birthday with
- Peter Utaka, Benik Afobe and Julius Aghahowa (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2001 | Banjul Hawks Football Club |
GFA League First Division | 12 | 6 |
| 2001–2005 |  Manchester United F.C. |
Premier League | 0 | 0 |
| 2002–2005 |  Royal Antwerp F.C. |
Belgian Pro League | 44 | 12 |
| 2005–2006 | K.F.C. Dessel Sport |
Belgian First Division B | 0 | 0 |
| 2006–2007 |  Henan F.C. |
Chinese Super League | 25 | 8 |
| Total | 81 | 26 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Gambia U20 |
Under-20 | 3 | 2 |
| 2002 | The Gambia |
Senior | 3 | 2 |
| 2002–2003 | The Gambia |
Senior | 4 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Arthur Gómez?
Arthur Gómez was born on 12 February 1984, which makes him 42 years old.
Where was Arthur Gómez born?
Arthur Gómez was born in Banjul, Gambia.
Which national team does Arthur Gómez play for?
Arthur Gómez played international football for The Gambia. He has 7 caps and 2 goals on record.
Which clubs has Arthur Gómez played for?
Arthur Gómez's recorded clubs are Banjul Hawks Football Club, Manchester United F.C., Royal Antwerp F.C., K.F.C. Dessel Sport and Henan F.C..
How tall is Arthur Gómez?
Arthur Gómez is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Arthur Gómez play?
Arthur Gómez played as a forward.
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