Demba Savage
Gambian footballer
Gambia
Wing half
Demba Savage: profile
Demba Savage (born 17 June 1988 in Banjul, Gambia) is a retired Gambian footballer who played as a wing half.
Savage started out at Gambia Ports Authority F.C. in 2003. He played for 5 clubs in 3 countries between 2003 and 2016. The busiest spell of his career was at Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi (2012): 107 appearances and 42 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 213 appearances and 71 goals.
At international level, Savage represented The Gambia (2008), earning 1 cap and scoring 0 goals.
Banjul has produced 71 footballers in our database, including Musa Barrow, Omar Colley and Momodou Ceesay.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2008 (aged about 20)
- Club career
- 2003–2016 (14 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Gambia, Finland and Sweden
- Club goals per game
- 0.33 (71 in 213)
- Height
- 180 cm — taller than 37% of Gambian internationals on record
- Latest move
- BK Häcken (2016)
- Shares a birthday with
- Chadi Riad, Roberto Lopes and Apoula Edel (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2005 | Gambia Ports Authority F.C. |
GFA League First Division | – | – |
| 2005–2008 |  Kokkolan Palloveikot |
Ykkösliiga | 32 | 8 |
| 2008–2012 | FC Honka |
Kakkonen | 74 | 21 |
| 2012 | Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi |
Veikkausliiga | 107 | 42 |
| 2016 |  BK Häcken |
Allsvenskan | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 213 | 71 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | The Gambia |
Senior | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Demba Savage?
Demba Savage was born on 17 June 1988, which makes him 38 years old.
Where was Demba Savage born?
Demba Savage was born in Banjul, Gambia.
Which national team does Demba Savage play for?
Demba Savage played international football for The Gambia. He has 1 cap and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Demba Savage played for?
Demba Savage's recorded clubs are Gambia Ports Authority F.C., Kokkolan Palloveikot, FC Honka, Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi and BK Häcken.
How tall is Demba Savage?
Demba Savage is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Demba Savage play?
Demba Savage played as a wing half.
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