Amadou Sanyang (born 1 August 1991) is a Gambian

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who plays as a defender or

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Career

Professional

Sanyang began his professional career with Real de Banjul of the

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. Sanyang's time with Real de Banjul was a successful one, and in 2007 he was honoured as the best midfielder in the Gambian League. His play with the Gambian Under-20 National Team sparked interest among Major League Soccer clubs and in early 2009 he was signed by

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along with a fellow countrymen Emmanuel Gomez. Due to his age he was initially ineligible to join the senior squad until his 18th birthday, which took place on 1 August 2009; during this time he trained with both the senior team and the TFC Academy. He played with the

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in the Canadian Soccer League during this time. Sanyang made his debut for Toronto FC on 1 August 2009 as a sub vs.

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. In September 2009, two Ligue 1 clubs sent scouts to Toronto to watch him in action. Dutch club

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also requested video footage. Sanyang made 14 appearances in his second year with Toronto and first full season, he was plagued with a concussion that prevented him making any appearances in the second half of the season. On 30 July 2011, Sanyang signed with Seattle Sounders FC. After his release by Seattle, Sanyang signed with

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club

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on 6 April 2012.

International

Sanyang has represented his nation at various youth levels. He was a member of the Gambian U-17 National Team, and is currently part of the U-20 squad. In 2007, he helped lead the Gambian U-17 squad in conquering the Four Nation Tournament held in Côte d'Ivoire. He was named the second best player in the tournament.

Honours

Toronto FC

* Canadian Championship (1): 2010

Career statistics

Last update: 30 June 2012

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Sanyang, Amadou 1991 births Living people Gambian men's footballers The Gambia men's youth international footballers Gambian expatriate men's footballers Real de Banjul FC players Toronto FC players Seattle Sounders FC players Charleston Battery players Tacoma Defiance players Expatriate men's soccer players in Canada Expatriate men's soccer players in the United States Canadian Soccer League (1998–present) players Major League Soccer players USL Championship players Gambian expatriate sportspeople in the United States Gambian expatriate sportspeople in Canada People from Bakau Men's association football defenders Men's association football midfielders USL League Two coaches