Full name Amadou Sanyang Name Amadou Sanyang Salary 32,604 USD (2011) Place of birth Bakau, Gambia Role Footballer | 2005–2007 Real de Banjul Height 1.83 m Position Defender, Midfielder 2009 TFC Academy Weight 75 kg | |
Date of birth (1991-08-01) 1 August 1991 (age 24) Playing position Number 30 (Seattle Sounders FC / Midfielder) | ||
Current team Seattle Sounders FC 2 | ||
Amadou Sanyang (born 1 August 1991) is a Gambian footballer who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC 2 in the USL.
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Professional
Sanyang began his professional career with Real de Banjul of the Gambian Championnat National D1. Sanyang's time with Real de Banjul was a successful one, and in 2007 he was honoured as the best midfielder in the Gambian League.
His play with the Gambian Under-20 National Team sparked interest among Major League Soccer clubs and in early 2009 he was signed by Toronto FC along with a fellow countrymen Emmanuel Gomez. Due to his age he was initially ineligible to join the senior squad until his 18th birthday, which took place on 1 August 2009; during this time he trained with both the senior team and the TFC Academy.
Sanyang made his debut for Toronto FC on 1 August 2009 as a sub vs. New England Revolution.
In September 2009, two Ligue 1 clubs sent scouts to Toronto to watch him in action. Dutch club PSV Eindhoven also requested video footage.
Sanyang made 14 appearances in his second year with Toronto and first full season, he was plagued with a concussion that prevented him making any appearances in the second half of the season.
On 30 July 2011, Sanyang signed with Seattle Sounders FC.
After his release by Seattle, Sanyang signed with USL Pro club Charleston Battery on 6 April 2012.
International
Sanyang has represented his nation at various youth levels. He was a member of the Gambian U-17 National Team, and is currently part of the U-20 squad. In 2007, he helped lead the Gambian U-17 squad in conquering the Four Nation Tournament held in Côte d'Ivoire. He was named the second best player in the tournament.
Toronto FC
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Last update: 30 June 2012