Omar Jawo
Gambian-Swedish footballer
Gambia
Defender
Omar Jawo: profile
Omar Jawo (born 8 November 1981 in Banjul, Gambia) is a former Gambian footballer who played as a defender.
Jawo's senior club career began in 2002 at Assyriska FF. He played for 10 clubs since 2002. His most appearances came at AFC Eskilstuna (2013–2015), where he made 70 appearances and scored 4 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 238 appearances and 8 goals.
At international level, Jawo represented The Gambia (2010–2011), earning 6 caps and scoring 1 goal.
Banjul has produced 71 footballers in our database, including Musa Barrow, Omar Colley and Momodou Ceesay.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2010 (aged about 29)
- Club goals per game
- 0.03 (8 in 238)
- Height
- 188 cm — taller than 78% of Gambian internationals on record
- Latest move
- IF Brommapojkarna (2016)
- Shares a birthday with
- Diomansy Kamara, Ado Onaiwu and Jawhar Mnari (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 |  Assyriska FF |
Superettan | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | IK Frej |
Ettan Norra | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | Vallentuna BK |
19 | 1 | |
| 2005–2008 | AFC Eskilstuna |
Superettan | 57 | 3 |
| 2009–2010 | Gefle IF |
Allsvenskan | 49 | 0 |
| 2011–2012 | Syrianska FC |
Allsvenskan | 36 | 0 |
| 2013–2015 | AFC Eskilstuna |
Superettan | 70 | 4 |
| 2016– | IF Brommapojkarna |
Allsvenskan | – | – |
| — | Södertälje FK |
Swedish Football Division 2 | – | – |
| — | IFK Aspudden-Tellus |
Swedish Football Division 2 | – | – |
| — | FC Väsby United |
– | – | |
| Total | 238 | 8 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2011 | The Gambia |
Senior | 6 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Omar Jawo?
Omar Jawo was born on 8 November 1981, which makes him 44 years old.
Where was Omar Jawo born?
Omar Jawo was born in Banjul, Gambia.
Which national team does Omar Jawo play for?
Omar Jawo played international football for The Gambia. He has 6 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Omar Jawo played for?
Omar Jawo's recorded clubs are Assyriska FF, IK Frej, Vallentuna BK, AFC Eskilstuna, Gefle IF, Syrianska FC, IF Brommapojkarna, Södertälje FK, IFK Aspudden-Tellus and FC Väsby United.
How tall is Omar Jawo?
Omar Jawo is 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What position does Omar Jawo play?
Omar Jawo played as a defender.
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