Sainey Nyassi
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | January 31, 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Bwiam, Gambia | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
| Playing position | Winger | ||
| Club information | |||
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Current team
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FC Edmonton | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2001–2004 | Gambia Ports Authority | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004–2007 | Gambia Ports Authority | 82 | (18) |
| 2007–2013 | New England Revolution | 104 | (8) |
| 2013 | D.C. United | 14 | (0) |
| 2014 | RoPS | 19 | (4) |
| 2015– | FC Edmonton | 36 | (3) |
| National team | |||
| 2005 | Gambia U-17 | 3 | (0) |
| 2007 | Gambia U-20 | 4 | (0) |
| 2010 | Gambia | 4 | (1) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of September 5, 2016. |
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Sainey Nyassi (born January 31, 1989) is a Gambian footballer who currently plays for FC Edmonton in the NASL.
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Career[edit]
Professional[edit]
Sainey Nyassi began his career in the Gambia, playing in the GFA League First Division for Gambia Ports Authority.
Nyassi was scouted by New England Revolution head coach Steve Nicol while playing in the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup, and signed with the Revolution shortly thereafter along with his Gambian teammate, Kenny Mansally.
He made his MLS debut on September 9, 2007 against D.C. United as a substitute, playing the final eight minutes on the right wing. He made his first start and scored his first MLS goal on March 29, 2008 in the Revs' 3-0 opening day victory over Houston Dynamo.
Nyassi was released by New England on May 16, 2013.[1] On May 27, 2013 he was signed by D.C. United.
On June 9, 2014, Nyassi signed for Finnish Club RoPS.[2]
Nyassi signed with FC Edmonton in February of 2015.[3]
International[edit]
Nyassi has represented his nation at various youth levels. He played for the Gambian U-17 national team in the 2005 U-17 world championships, and for the U-20 national team in the 2007 U-20 FIFA Championships. He scored his first goal for the Senior national team on September 4, 2010 in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualification match against Namibia.
International Goals[edit]
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 4, 2010 | Independence Stadium, Bakau |  Namibia |
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2012 ANC qualification |
Personal[edit]
Sainey is the twin brother of San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Sanna Nyassi.
Nyassi received his U.S green card on January 31, 2012, which qualified him as a domestic player for MLS roster purposes.[4]
Honors[edit]
New England Revolution[edit]
- Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup (1): 2007
- North American SuperLiga (1): 2008
- Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup (1): 2013
References[edit]
- ^ http://www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/2013/05/revolution-waives-sainey-nyassi
- ^ http://observer.gm/africa/gambia/article/sainey-nyassi-signs-with-finnish-club
- ^ "Nyassi Set to Sign with the Eddies". February 10, 2015.
- ^ http://www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/2012/01/nyassi-gains-permanent-resident-status
External links[edit]
- MLS player profile
- Sainey Nyassi at National-Football-Teams.com
- 1989 births
- Living people
- Gambian footballers
- The Gambia international footballers
- New England Revolution players
- D.C. United players
- RoPS players
- FC Edmonton players
- Twin people from the Gambia
- Identical twins
- Expatriate soccer players in the United States
- Expatriate footballers in Finland
- Expatriate soccer players in Canada
- Major League Soccer players
- Veikkausliiga players
- North American Soccer League players
- Gambian expatriates in the United States
