| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mamin Sanyang[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 6 February 2003[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Brikama, The Gambia | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)[1][2] | ||
| Position(s) | Winger, wing-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | GKS Tychy | ||
| Number | 20 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2015–2018 | 1. FC Heidenheim | ||
| 2018–2020 | TSG Hoffenheim | ||
| 2020–2022 | Bayern Munich | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2023 | Bayern Munich II | 20 | (1) |
| 2023–2024 | Hannover 96 II | 10 | (1) |
| 2024– | GKS Tychy | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2021 | Germany U19 | 1 | (0) |
| 2023– | Gambia U20 | 8 | (1) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 April 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 02:44, 23 November 2023 (UTC) | |||
Mamin Sanyang (born 6 February 2003) is a Gambian professional footballer who plays as a winger and wing-back for I liga club GKS Tychy.
Early life
Sanyang was born in Brikama, The Gambia. His family moved to Germany as refugees in 2013 and settled in Baden-Württemberg. Then he joined the youth academy of local 2. Bundesliga club 1. FC Heidenheim. After three seasons there, he moved to the academy of Bundesliga club TSG Hoffenheim.[3]
Career
In June 2020, Sanyang signed for Bayern Munich at the age of seventeen, joining the under-19 squad.[4] He signed a three-year contract with Bayern Munich.[5] On 16 July 2022, he made his debut for Bayern Munich II in a Regionalliga Bayern match against VfB Eichstätt.[6][7]
On 23 June 2023, Sanyang signed with 2. Bundesliga club Hannover 96 as a free agent, set to initially join the reserve team.[8]
On 5 July 2024, Sanyang joined Polish I liga club GKS Tychy on a two-year deal, with an option for a further year.[2]
Style of play
Sanyang is said to operate on the right flank, able to operate both offensively and defensively.[9] He has been described as a winger,[10] but also a wing-back.[11] It has been said that he could possess "the guile and creativity to play behind a central striker".[12]
International career
Sanyang is eligible to play for either Gambia or Germany. On 6 September 2021, he represented Germany U19s against England U19s in a 1-1 draw.[13] However, he later declared for Gambia.[14] In February 2023, Sanyang was called up to the Gambia national under-20 football team for the 2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations tournament, held in Egypt in February and March 2023.[15] He made his debut for Gambia U20s during the AFCON tournament against Zambia U20s.[16]
References
- ^ a b c "FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023™ SQUAD LIST: Gambia (GAM)" (PDF). FIFA. 22 May 2023. p. 9. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
- ^ a b "Mamin Sanyang dołącza do zespołu Trójkolorowych" (in Polish). GKS Tychy. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ "Who is Mamin Sanyang?". Bundesliga.com. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
- ^ "Bayern Munich signs Mamin Sanyang from Hoffenheim". Bavarian Football Works. 25 June 2020. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
- ^ "OFFICIAL: Mamin Sanyang has joined Bayern Munich from Hoffenheim". Allfootballapp.com. 25 June 2020. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
- ^ "EICHSTÄTT VS. BAYERN MÜNCHEN II 0-4". Soccerway. 16 July 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
- ^ "Bayern Munich II roars past VFB Eichstätt in season opener". Bavarian Football Works. 20 July 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
- ^ https://www.hannover96.de/aktuelles/news/details/32072-u23-neuzugang-mamin-sanyang-wechselt-in-die-96-akademie.html
- ^ "Mamin Sanyang könnte Bayern-Option für hinten rechts werden". Fussball Europa. 14 January 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
- ^ "MAMIN SANYANG'S ARRIVAL SHOWS SUCCESS IN THE SCOUTING NETWORK, BUT..." The Alkamba Times. 22 February 2023. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
- ^ "Bayern Munich's New Diamond". Mirop10. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
- ^ "AFCON Under-20 Preview: Will 'Ugandan Messi', 'new Sadio Mane', 'future Osimhen' star in Egypt?". ESPN. 10 February 2023. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
- ^ "GERMANY U19 VS ENGLAND U19 1-1". Soccerway. 6 September 2021. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
- ^ "Mamin Sanyang chooses between Gambia and Germany". Africa Foot United. 10 February 2023. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
- ^ "TotalEnergies U-20 AFCON: Bayern Munich starlet Mamin Sanyang named in The Gambia's squad". Cafonline.com. 11 February 2023.
- ^ "GAME OF IDENTITY AT U20 AFCON: GAMBIA TRASH ZAMBIA TO BOOK A PLACE IN THE QUARTERFINALS". Alkamba Times. 24 February 2023. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
External links
- Mamin Sanyang at Soccerway
