Yankuba Ceesay
Gambian footballer (born 1984)
Gambia
Midfielder
Yankuba Ceesay: profile
Yankuba Ceesay (born 26 September 1984 in Serekunda, Gambia) is a former Gambian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Ceesay's senior club career began in 1998 at Real de Banjul F.C.. He played for 9 clubs in 6 countries since 1998. His most appearances came at Nõmme Kalju FC (2012–2013), where he made 37 appearances and scored 7 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 105 appearances and 10 goals.
At international level, Ceesay represented The Gambia (2007–present).
Serekunda has produced 27 footballers in our database, including Ebrima Darboe, Ebrima Colley and Bubacarr Trawally.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2007 (aged about 23)
- Countries played in
- 6: Gambia, Peru, United Kingdom, Sweden, Finland and Estonia
- Club goals per game
- 0.10 (10 in 105)
- Height
- 183 cm — taller than 53% of Gambian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Kokkolan Palloveikot (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Idrissa Gueye, Alaeddine Yahia and Erick Otieno (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2004 | Real de Banjul F.C. |
GFA League First Division | – | – |
| 2004–2006 | Wallidan F.C. |
GFA League First Division | – | – |
| 2007 |  Sports Association Club Alianza Atlético de Sullana |
Peruvian Segunda División | 31 | 3 |
| 2007–2008 |  Walsall F.C. |
EFL League Two | 0 | 0 |
| 2008–2010 |  Degerfors IF |
Allsvenskan | 15 | 0 |
| 2010–2011 | Trönö IK |
Swedish Football Division 3 | – | – |
| 2011–2012 | Sports Association Club Alianza Atlético de Sullana |
Peruvian Segunda División | – | – |
| 2012–2013 |  AC Kajaani |
Ykkösliiga | 22 | 0 |
| 2012–2013 |  Nõmme Kalju FC |
Meistriliiga | 37 | 7 |
| 2014– | Kokkolan Palloveikot |
Ykkösliiga | – | – |
| Total | 105 | 10 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007– | The Gambia |
Senior | – | – |
| 2008– | The Gambia |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Yankuba Ceesay?
Yankuba Ceesay was born on 26 September 1984, which makes him 42 years old.
Where was Yankuba Ceesay born?
Yankuba Ceesay was born in Serekunda, Gambia.
Which national team does Yankuba Ceesay play for?
Yankuba Ceesay played international football for The Gambia.
Which clubs has Yankuba Ceesay played for?
Yankuba Ceesay's recorded clubs are Real de Banjul F.C., Wallidan F.C., Sports Association Club Alianza Atlético de Sullana, Walsall F.C., Degerfors IF, Trönö IK, AC Kajaani, Nõmme Kalju FC and Kokkolan Palloveikot.
How tall is Yankuba Ceesay?
Yankuba Ceesay is 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Yankuba Ceesay play?
Yankuba Ceesay played as a midfielder.
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