Musa Shannon: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Musa Shannon: profile

Musa Shannon (born 1 August 1975 in Syracuse, United States) is a former Liberian footballer who played as a forward.

Shannon started out at Salem City FC in 1997. He played for 8 clubs in 4 countries since 1997. The busiest spell of his career was at Tampa Bay Mutiny (1997–1999): 50 appearances and 20 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 89 appearances and 34 goals.

At international level, Shannon represented Liberia (2000–2001), earning 12 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Ghana on 28 January 2001 (World Cup Qualification).

Eligibility explained: Why does Musa Shannon play for Liberia?

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2000 (aged about 25)
First international goal: 2001 – aged 25 (match)
Countries played in: 4: United States, Portugal, Canada and People's Republic of China
Club goals per game: 0.38 (34 in 89)
Height: 182 cm — taller than 63% of Liberian internationals on record
Latest move: Lanwa FC (2004)
Shares a birthday with: Nwankwo Kanu, Fayçal Fajr and Junior Agogo (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1997	Salem City FC	USL League Two	1	1
1997–1999	Tampa Bay Mutiny	Major League Soccer	50	20
1999–2001	C.S. Marítimo	Primeira Liga	18	3
2002	Colorado Rapids	Major League Soccer	2	0
2002	Vancouver Whitecaps	USSF Division 2 Professional League	2	0
2003	Gansu Tianma F.C.	China League One	2	0
2004	Lanwa FC	Hong Kong First Division League	14	10
—	Robert Morris Colonials men's soccer		–	–
	Total		89	34

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2000–2001	Liberia	Senior	12	1

International goals (1)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	28 Jan 2001	Ghana 1–3 Liberia	89	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 Musa Shannon?

Musa Shannon was born on 1 August 1975, which makes him 51 years old.

Where was Musa Shannon born?

Musa Shannon was born in Syracuse, United States.

Which national team does Musa Shannon play for?

Musa Shannon played international football for Liberia. He has 12 caps and 1 goal on record.

Which clubs has Musa Shannon played for?

Musa Shannon's recorded clubs are Salem City FC, Tampa Bay Mutiny, C.S. Marítimo, Colorado Rapids, Vancouver Whitecaps, Gansu Tianma F.C., Lanwa FC and Robert Morris Colonials men's soccer.

How tall is Musa Shannon?

Musa Shannon is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.

What position does Musa Shannon play?

Musa Shannon played as a forward.