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Dembo Saidykhan

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Dembo Saidykhan (born 20 January 2004) is a Gambian footballer who plays for Whitecaps FC 2 in MLS Next Pro.

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Club career

Saidykhan began his senior career with Steve Biko FC in the GFA League First Division.[1]

In August 2023, he agreed to sign with Whitecaps FC 2 in MLS Next Pro.[2][3] He signed with the Whitecaps, despite interest from Scottish club Rangers, French club Toulouse, Danish club FC Nordsjaelland, and English club Southampton.[4] He officially signed his contract for the 2024 season in November 2023, departing Gambia for Canada at that time.[5][6] He scored his first professional goal on June 23, 2024, scoring the winning goal in a 3-2 victory over Ventura County FC.[7][8] In December 2024, he re-signed with the team for the 2025 season.[9]

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International career

Saidykhan represented the Gambia U20 at the 2023 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations and 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup, where he helped them reach the Round of 16.[10]

In June 2024, he was called up to the Gambia senior national team for the first time for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches.[11]

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