Tijan Jaiteh: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Tijan Jaiteh: profile

Tijan Jaiteh (born 31 December 1988 in Bwiam, Gambia) is a former Gambian footballer who played as a midfielder.

Jaiteh made the step into senior football with Gambia Ports Authority F.C. in 2006. He played for 7 clubs in 5 countries since 2006. His most appearances came at SK Brann (2007–2012), where he made 68 appearances and scored 2 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 159 appearances and 5 goals.

At international level, Jaiteh represented The Gambia (2007–2013), earning 15 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Algeria on 14 June 2008 (World Cup Qualification).

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

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2007 (aged about 19)
First international goal: 2008 – aged 19 (match)
Countries played in: 5: Gambia, Norway, Denmark, Slovenia and Finland
Club goals per game: 0.03 (5 in 159)
Height: 188 cm — taller than 78% of Gambian internationals on record
Latest move: Kuopion Palloseura (2016)
Shares a birthday with: Zakaria El Ouahdi, Mohammed Rabiu and Bara Sapoko Ndiaye (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2006	Gambia Ports Authority F.C.	GFA League First Division	–	–
2007–2012	SK Brann	Eliteserien	68	2
2011	Randers FC	Danish Superliga	13	0
2012–2013	Sandefjord Fotball	Eliteserien	52	3
2014	Sandnes Ulf	1. divisjon football	24	0
2015	FC Koper	Slovenian PrvaLiga	2	0
2016–	Kuopion Palloseura	Veikkausliiga	–	–
	Total		159	5

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

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2007–2013	The Gambia	Senior	15	1

International goals (2)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	14 Jun 2008	Gambia 1–0 Algeria	19 (pen)	World Cup Qualification
2	11 Oct 2008	Senegal 1–1 Gambia	87	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 Tijan Jaiteh?

Tijan Jaiteh was born on 31 December 1988, which makes him 37 years old.

Where was Tijan Jaiteh born?

Tijan Jaiteh was born in Bwiam, Gambia.

Which national team does Tijan Jaiteh play for?

Tijan Jaiteh played international football for The Gambia. He has 15 caps and 1 goal on record.

Which clubs has Tijan Jaiteh played for?

Tijan Jaiteh's recorded clubs are Gambia Ports Authority F.C., SK Brann, Randers FC, Sandefjord Fotball, Sandnes Ulf, FC Koper and Kuopion Palloseura.

How tall is Tijan Jaiteh?

Tijan Jaiteh is 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.

What position does Tijan Jaiteh play?

Tijan Jaiteh played as a midfielder.