Lamin Samateh
Footballer
Gambia
Centre-back
Lamin Samateh: profile
Lamin Samateh (born 26 February 1992 in Keneba, Gambia) is a former Gambian footballer who played as a centre-back.
Samateh made the step into senior football with Steve Biko Football Club in 2009. He played for 4 clubs in 4 countries since 2009. The busiest spell of his career was at NK Lokomotiva (2011–2014): 42 appearances and 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 44 appearances and 1 goal.
At international level, Samateh represented The Gambia (2011–present). He also played for Gambia at under-17 level.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2011 (aged about 19)
- Countries played in
- 4: Gambia, Croatia, Finland and Slovakia
- Club goals per game
- 0.02 (1 in 44)
- Height
- 185 cm — taller than 66% of Gambian internationals on record
- Latest move
- FC Zlaté Moravce (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Emmanuel Adebayor, Abdoulaye Faye and Jamie Leweling (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2010 | Steve Biko Football Club |
GFA League First Division | – | – |
| 2011–2014 |  NK Lokomotiva |
Croatian Football League | 42 | 1 |
| 2014 |  Kuopion Palloseura |
Veikkausliiga | 2 | 0 |
| 2015– |  FC Zlaté Moravce |
Slovak Second Football League | – | – |
| Total | 44 | 1 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Gambia U17 |
Under-17 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011– | The Gambia |
Senior | – | – |
| 2012– | The Gambia |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Lamin Samateh?
Lamin Samateh was born on 26 February 1992, which makes him 34 years old.
Where was Lamin Samateh born?
Lamin Samateh was born in Keneba, Gambia.
Which national team does Lamin Samateh play for?
Lamin Samateh played international football for The Gambia.
Which clubs has Lamin Samateh played for?
Lamin Samateh's recorded clubs are Steve Biko Football Club, NK Lokomotiva, Kuopion Palloseura and FC Zlaté Moravce.
How tall is Lamin Samateh?
Lamin Samateh is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Lamin Samateh play?
Lamin Samateh played as a centre-back.
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