GambiaZakaria Sawo: profile
Zakaria Sawo (born 11 January 2000 in Oxie, Sweden) is a Gambian footballer who plays as a forward for Qarabağ FK.
Sawo's senior club career began in 2013 at Malmö FF. He has played for 10 clubs in 4 countries since 2013. His most appearances came at Aris Limassol F.C. (2023–2025), where he made 43 appearances and scored 10 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 189 appearances and 48 goals.
Key facts
- Club career
- 2013–present (14 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Sweden, Norway, Cyprus and Azerbaijan
- Club goals per game
- 0.25 (48 in 189)
- Latest move
- AEL Limassol FC (2026)
- Shares a birthday with
- Leroy Sané, Diadie Samassékou and Ali Zitouni (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2015 |  Malmö FF |
Allsvenskan | – | – |
| 2016 | BK Olympic |
Swedish Football Division 2 | – | – |
| 2017 | Landskrona BoIS |
Superettan | – | – |
| 2018 | BK Olympic |
Swedish Football Division 2 | 8 | 1 |
| 2018–2020 | FC Rosengård 1917 |
Ettan Fotboll | 39 | 6 |
| 2021–2022 | Oskarshamns AIK |
Swedish Football Division 2 | 42 | 13 |
| 2022–2023 |  IK Start |
Eliteserien | 21 | 8 |
| 2023–2025 |  Aris Limassol F.C. |
Cypriot First Division | 43 | 10 |
| 2025–2026 | Djurgårdens IF Fotboll |
Allsvenskan | 18 | 1 |
| 2026 | AEL Limassol FC |
Cypriot First Division | 18 | 9 |
| 2026– |  Qarabağ FK |
Azerbaijan Premier League | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 189 | 48 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Zakaria Sawo?
Zakaria Sawo was born on 11 January 2000, which makes him 26 years old.
Where was Zakaria Sawo born?
Zakaria Sawo was born in Oxie, Sweden.
Which clubs has Zakaria Sawo played for?
Zakaria Sawo's recorded clubs are Malmö FF, BK Olympic, Landskrona BoIS, FC Rosengård 1917, Oskarshamns AIK, IK Start, Aris Limassol F.C., Djurgårdens IF Fotboll, AEL Limassol FC and Qarabağ FK.
What team does Zakaria Sawo play for now?
According to the latest data, Zakaria Sawo plays for Qarabağ FK.
How tall is Zakaria Sawo?
Zakaria Sawo is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Zakaria Sawo play?
Zakaria Sawo plays as a forward.
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