Omar Colley
Gambian footballer
Gambia
Defender
Omar Colley: profile
Omar Colley (born 24 October 1992 in Banjul, Gambia) is a former Gambian footballer who played as a defender.
Colley started out at Wallidan F.C. in 2010. He played for 5 clubs in 4 countries since 2010. His most appearances came at Kuopion Palloseura (2013–2014), where he made 57 appearances and scored 5 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 89 appearances and 6 goals.
At international level, Colley represented The Gambia (2012–present). Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Senegal on 31 March 2026 (International Friendly). He also played for Gambia at under-17 level.
Banjul has produced 71 footballers in our database, including Musa Barrow, Momodou Ceesay and Assan Ceesay.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2012 (aged about 20)
- First international goal
- 2026 – aged 33 (match)
- Countries played in
- 4: Gambia, Finland, Sweden and Italy
- Club goals per game
- 0.07 (6 in 89)
- Height
- 192 cm — taller than 90% of Gambian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Djurgårdens IF Fotboll (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Bruma, Matthew Amoah and Tarek Hamed (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2011 | Wallidan F.C. |
GFA League First Division | 15 | 0 |
| 2012 | Real de Banjul F.C. |
GFA League First Division | 17 | 1 |
| 2013–2014 |  Kuopion Palloseura |
Veikkausliiga | 57 | 5 |
| 2015– |  Djurgårdens IF Fotboll |
Allsvenskan | – | – |
| — |  U.C. Sampdoria |
Serie B | – | – |
| Total | 89 | 6 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012– | The Gambia |
Senior | – | – |
| — | Gambia U17 |
Under-17 | – | – |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 Mar 2026 | Senegal 3–1 Gambia | 51 | International Friendly |
| 2 | 29 May 2026 | Iran 3–1 Gambia | 42 | International Friendly |
*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 Omar Colley?
Omar Colley was born on 24 October 1992, which makes him 33 years old.
Where was Omar Colley born?
Omar Colley was born in Banjul, Gambia.
Which national team does Omar Colley play for?
Omar Colley played international football for The Gambia.
Which clubs has Omar Colley played for?
Omar Colley's recorded clubs are Wallidan F.C., Real de Banjul F.C., Kuopion Palloseura, Djurgårdens IF Fotboll and U.C. Sampdoria.
How tall is Omar Colley?
Omar Colley is 192 cm (6 ft 4 in) tall.
What position does Omar Colley play?
Omar Colley played as a defender.
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