Momodou Ceesay
Gambian footballer (born 1988)
Gambia
Forward
Momodou Ceesay: profile
Momodou Ceesay (born 24 December 1988 in Banjul, Gambia) is a former Gambian footballer who played as a forward.
Ceesay made the step into senior football with Grasshopper Club Zürich in 2007. He played for 6 clubs in 6 countries between 2007 and 2015. The busiest spell of his career was at MŠK Žilina (2010–2012): 58 appearances and 7 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 143 appearances and 26 goals.
At international level, Ceesay represented The Gambia (2010–present). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Tanzania on 10 June 2012 (World Cup Qualification). He also played for Gambia at under-17 level.
Banjul has produced 71 footballers in our database, including Musa Barrow, Omar Colley and Assan Ceesay.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2010 (aged about 22)
- First international goal
- 2012 – aged 23 (match)
- Club career
- 2007–2015 (9 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 6: Switzerland, United Kingdom, Belgium, Slovakia, Kazakhstan and Israel
- Club goals per game
- 0.18 (26 in 143)
- Height
- 195 cm — taller than 93% of Gambian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Maccabi Netanya F.C. (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Stephen Appiah, Serge Aurier and Diafra Sakho (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2008 |  Grasshopper Club Zürich |
Swiss Super League | – | – |
| 2008 |  Chelsea F.C. |
Premier League | – | – |
| 2008–2010 |  K.V.C. Westerlo |
Belgian Pro League | 28 | 0 |
| 2010–2012 |  MŠK Žilina |
Slovak First Football League | 58 | 7 |
| 2013–2015 |  FC Kairat |
Kazakhstan Premier League | 46 | 18 |
| 2015 |  Maccabi Netanya F.C. |
Israeli Premier League | 11 | 1 |
| Total | 143 | 26 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Gambia U17 |
Under-17 | – | – |
| 2010– | The Gambia |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 Jun 2012 | Tanzania 2–1 Gambia | 8 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Momodou Ceesay?
Momodou Ceesay was born on 24 December 1988, which makes him 37 years old.
Where was Momodou Ceesay born?
Momodou Ceesay was born in Banjul, Gambia.
Which national team does Momodou Ceesay play for?
Momodou Ceesay played international football for The Gambia.
Which clubs has Momodou Ceesay played for?
Momodou Ceesay's recorded clubs are Grasshopper Club Zürich, Chelsea F.C., K.V.C. Westerlo, MŠK Žilina, FC Kairat and Maccabi Netanya F.C..
How tall is Momodou Ceesay?
Momodou Ceesay is 195 cm (6 ft 5 in) tall.
What position does Momodou Ceesay play?
Momodou Ceesay played as a forward.
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