Saihou Gassama
Gambian footballer
Gambia
Midfielder
Saihou Gassama: profile
Saihou Gassama (born 11 December 1993 in Banjul, Gambia) is a former Gambian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Gassama started out at Deportivo Aragón in 2010. He played for 4 clubs since 2010. His most appearances came at CD Sariñena (2013–2014), where he made 31 appearances and scored 3 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 74 appearances and 5 goals.
At international level, Gassama represented The Gambia (2011–present), earning 3 caps and scoring 0 goals. He also played for Gambia at under-17 and under-20 level.
Banjul has produced 71 footballers in our database, including Musa Barrow, Omar Colley and Momodou Ceesay.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2011 (aged about 18)
- Club goals per game
- 0.07 (5 in 74)
- Height
- 177 cm — taller than 19% of Gambian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Sociedad Deportiva Huesca (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Mohamed Zidan, Armel Bella-Kotchap and Kennedy Mweene (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2013 |  Deportivo Aragón |
Segunda División B | 24 | 1 |
| 2013–2014 | CD Sariñena |
Tercera División | 31 | 3 |
| 2014–2015 | Sociedad Deportiva Huesca |
La Liga | 19 | 1 |
| — | Real Zaragoza |
LaLiga 2 | – | – |
| Total | 74 | 5 |
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 | – | – |
| 2011 | The Gambia |
Senior | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | Gambia U20 |
Under-20 | – | – |
| 2012– | The Gambia |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Saihou Gassama?
Saihou Gassama was born on 11 December 1993, which makes him 32 years old.
Where was Saihou Gassama born?
Saihou Gassama was born in Banjul, Gambia.
Which national team does Saihou Gassama play for?
Saihou Gassama played international football for The Gambia. He has 3 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Saihou Gassama played for?
Saihou Gassama's recorded clubs are Deportivo Aragón, CD Sariñena, Sociedad Deportiva Huesca and Real Zaragoza.
How tall is Saihou Gassama?
Saihou Gassama is 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Saihou Gassama play?
Saihou Gassama played as a midfielder.
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