Sanna Nyassi: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Sanna Nyassi: profile

Sanna Nyassi (born 31 January 1989 in Bwiam, Gambia) is a retired Gambian footballer who played as a wing half.

Nyassi started out at Gambia Ports Authority F.C. in 2004. He played for 8 clubs in 3 countries since 2004. His most appearances came at CF Montréal (2012–2014), where he made 54 appearances and scored 8 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 132 appearances and 16 goals.

At international level, Nyassi represented The Gambia (2007–present), earning 2 caps and scoring 0 goals. He also played for Gambia at under-17 and under-20 level.

Bwiam has produced 3 footballers in our database, including Tijan Jaiteh and Sainey Nyassi.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2007 (aged about 18)
Countries played in: 3: Gambia, United States and Canada
Club goals per game: 0.12 (16 in 132)
Height: 173 cm — taller than 7% of Gambian internationals on record
Latest move: San Jose Earthquakes (2015)
Shares a birthday with: Bouna Sarr, Arnaut Danjuma and Amadou Haidara (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2004–2007	Gambia Ports Authority F.C.	GFA League First Division	–	–
2008	Seattle Sounders	USL First Division	4	0
2009–2010	Seattle Sounders FC	Major League Soccer	38	2
2010	Vancouver Whitecaps FC	Major League Soccer	–	–
2011	Colorado Rapids	Major League Soccer	26	5
2012–2014	CF Montréal	Major League Soccer	54	8
2014	Chicago Fire FC	Major League Soccer	10	1
2015–	San Jose Earthquakes	Major League Soccer	–	–
	Total		132	16

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	3	0
2007	The Gambia	Senior	2	0
2007	Gambia U20	Under-20	–	–
2010–	The Gambia	Senior	–	–

Frequently asked questions

How old is Sanna Nyassi?

Sanna Nyassi was born on 31 January 1989, which makes him 37 years old.

Where was Sanna Nyassi born?

Sanna Nyassi was born in Bwiam, Gambia.

Which national team does Sanna Nyassi play for?

Sanna Nyassi played international football for The Gambia. He has 2 caps and 0 goals on record.

Which clubs has Sanna Nyassi played for?

Sanna Nyassi's recorded clubs are Gambia Ports Authority F.C., Seattle Sounders, Seattle Sounders FC, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Colorado Rapids, CF Montréal, Chicago Fire FC and San Jose Earthquakes.

How tall is Sanna Nyassi?

Sanna Nyassi is 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall.

What position does Sanna Nyassi play?

Sanna Nyassi played as a wing half.