Yankuba Minteh
Gambian association football player (born 2004)
Yankuba Minteh: profile
Yankuba Minteh (born 22 July 2004 in Bakau, Gambia) is a Gambian footballer who plays as a forward for Brighton & Hove Albion F.C..
Minteh's senior club career began in 2022 at Odense Boldklub. He has played for 4 clubs in 3 countries since 2022. His most appearances came at Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. (2024–present), where he has made 66 appearances and scored 9 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 102 appearances and 21 goals.
At international level, Minteh has represented The Gambia (2022–present), earning 20 caps and scoring 7 goals. Our match database lists 5 of his international goals; the first came against Seychelles on 8 June 2024 (World Cup Qualification).
Bakau has produced 16 footballers in our database, including Ebrima Sohna, Kebba Ceesay and Ebrima Ebou Sillah.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2022 (aged about 18)
- First international goal
- 2024 – aged 19 (match)
- Club career
- 2022–present (5 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Denmark, Netherlands and United Kingdom
- Club goals per game
- 0.21 (21 in 102)
- Height
- 180 cm — taller than 37% of Gambian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. (01 Jul 2024)
- Shares a birthday with
- Aubrey Modiba, Djamel Menad and Cyril Domoraud (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–2023 |  Odense Boldklub |
Danish Superliga | 9 | 2 |
| 2023–2024 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | Eredivisie | 27 | 10 |
| 2023–2024 |  Newcastle United F.C. |
Premier League | 0 | 0 |
| 2024– | Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. |
Premier League | 66 | 9 |
| Total | 102 | 21 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022– |  The Gambia |
Senior | 20 | 7 |
International goals (5)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 Jun 2024 | Gambia 5–1 Seychelles | 55 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 11 Jun 2024 | Gabon 3–2 Gambia | 33 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 20 Mar 2025 | Gambia 3–3 Kenya | 61 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 5 Sep 2025 | Kenya 1–3 Gambia | 26 | World Cup Qualification |
| 5 | 10 Oct 2025 | Gambia 3–4 Gabon | 23 | 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 Yankuba Minteh?
Yankuba Minteh was born on 22 July 2004, which makes him 22 years old.
Where was Yankuba Minteh born?
Yankuba Minteh was born in Bakau, Gambia.
Which national team does Yankuba Minteh play for?
Yankuba Minteh plays international football for The Gambia. He has 20 caps and 7 goals on record.
Which clubs has Yankuba Minteh played for?
Yankuba Minteh's recorded clubs are Odense Boldklub, Feyenoord Rotterdam, Newcastle United F.C. and Brighton & Hove Albion F.C..
What team does Yankuba Minteh play for now?
According to the latest data, Yankuba Minteh plays for Brighton & Hove Albion F.C..
How tall is Yankuba Minteh?
Yankuba Minteh is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Yankuba Minteh play?
Yankuba Minteh plays as a forward.
