Sainey Nyassi’s biography, net worth, fact, career, awards and life story

Intro Gambian footballer
Is Athlete 
Football player 
Association football player 
From Gambia 
Type Sports 
Gender male
Birth 31 January 1989, Bwiam
Age: 31 years
Stats
Height: 173
Weight: 70

Sainey Nyassi (born January 31, 1989) is a Gambian footballer who currently plays for FC Edmonton in the NASL.

Career

Professional

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. On May 27, 2013 he was signed by D.C. United.

On June 9, 2014, Nyassi signed for Finnish Club RoPS.

Nyassi signed with FC Edmonton in February 2015.

International

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

# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 September 4, 2010 Independence Stadium, Bakau  Namibia

1–0

3–1 2012 ANC qualification

Personal

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.

Honors

New England Revolution

  • Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup (1): 2007
  • North American SuperLiga (1): 2008
  • Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup (1): 2013
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