Amadou Sanyang

Amadou Sanyang (born 1 August 1991) is a Gambian footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder.

Amadou Sanyang

Personal information
Full name	Amadou Sanyang
Date of birth	(1991-08-01) 1 August 1991 (age 34)
Place of birth	Bakau, Gambia
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s)	Defensive Midfielder Defender
Youth career
2005–2007	Real de Banjul
2009	TFC Academy
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2007–2009	Real de Banjul
2009–2010	Toronto FC	20	(0)
2011	Seattle Sounders FC	1	(0)
2012–2014	Charleston Battery	59	(5)
2015–2016	Seattle Sounders FC 2	21	(0)
Total		101+	(5+)
International career
2007	Gambia U17
2008	Gambia U20
Managerial career
2022–	Ballard FC (assistant)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 07:20, 20 June 2016 (UTC)

Club career

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.^[1]

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.^[2] He played with the Toronto FC Academy in the Canadian Soccer League during this time.^[3][4]

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.^[5]

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.^[6]

After his release by Seattle, Sanyang signed with USL Pro club Charleston Battery on 6 April 2012.^[7]

International career

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.

Managerial career

Sanyang joined the coaching staff of Ballard FC in the USL League Two as an assistant coach in 2022.^[8] He re-sign with the club the following season.^[9]

Honours

Toronto

• Canadian Championship: 2010

Career statistics

Club performance			League		Cup		Continental		Total
Season	Club	League	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Canada			League		Voyageurs Cup		North America		Total
2009	Toronto FC	Major League Soccer	7	0	0	0	0	0	7	0
2010			13	0	2	0	0	0	15	0
USA			League		Open Cup		North America		Total
2011	Seattle Sounders FC	Major League Soccer	1	0	0	0	3	0	4	0
2012	Charleston Battery	USL Pro	13	0	1	0	0	0	14	0
Total	Canada		20	0	2	0	0	0	22	0
	USA		14	0	1	0	3	0	18	0
Career total			34	0	3	0	3	0	40	0

Last update: 30 June 2012