Biography:
- DOB: 01//02/1996 (Age 28)
- National Origin: Senegal
- Height/Weight: 5’9” (1.75 meters), 165 lb (Kg)
- Primary Position: Defensive Midfielder
- Professional Teams:
- Harrisburg Islanders, USL Championship (2016-17)
- Pittsburgh Riverhounds FC, USL Championship (2018-19)
- Reno 1868, USL Championship (2020-21)
- CV Fuego FC, USL League One (2022-24)
- Youth Academy:
- Inter Milan (Italy)
- National Team
- Senegal U17
- Number of Season as Pro: 8
Player Profile:
(Based on the following game situations)
Build up:
- Good ball control and technical ability on the ball.
- Very good short-range distribution with right foot.
- Very good long-range distribution with dominant foot (Right)
- Comfortable playing out of the back.
Transition/Midfield Play:
- Combines well with playmakers in midfield to progress play into final third.
- Has pace to dribble and find players in space during defensive-offensive transitions.
- Good spatial awareness to defend and win the ball in midfield.
Recovery:
- Great at defending 1v1 duels, passionate about winning the ball.
- Great timing and anticipation to intercept and cut off passing lanes.
- Very good stamina to run and break up play in offensive-defensive transitions.
- Wins most defensive duels.
- Agressive in pressing situations. Hunger to win the ball.
Mentality
- Shows grit, resiliance, competitive mindset as a player.
- Great locker room presense, helps guide young players.
Career Highlights
- Professional Matches Played: 159
- Professional Minutes Played: 11,166 minutes
- USL Championship Honors:
- Team of the week Awards: 3
- Leader in Tackles (80), PIttsburgh Riverhounds, USL Championship (2018)
- USL Championship Appearances (103) Minutes (7,337) Duels won (1,321)
- USL League One Honors
- Team of the Week Awards: 2
- Man of the Match Award: 1
- USL League One Appearances (56) Minutes (3,829) Duels won (525)
- Inter Milan Academy (Italy)
- Campionato Primavera 1
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Pittsburgh Riverhounds
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Reno 1868 FC
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