Mamin Sanyang
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mamin Sanyang[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 6 February 2003[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Brikama, The Gambia | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Winger, wing-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Bayern Munich II | ||
| Number | 26 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2015–2018 | 1. FC Heidenheim | ||
| 2018–2020 | 1899 Hoffenheim | ||
| 2020–2022 | Bayern Munich | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022– | Bayern Munich II | 20 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2021 | Germany U19 | 1 | (0) |
| 2023– | Gambia U20 | 4 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:00, 12 May 2023 (UTC) | |||
Mamin Sanyang (born 6 February, 2003) is a Gambian professional footballer who plays as a winger and wing-back for Regionalliga Bayern club Bayern Munich II.
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 1899 Hoffenheim.[2]
Career
In June 2020, he signed for Bayern Munich at the age of seventeen, joining the under-19 squad.[3] Sanyang signed a three-year contract with Bayern Munich.[4] On July 16 2022, he made his debut for Bayern Munich II in a Regionalliga Bayern match against VfB Eichstätt.[5][6]
On 23 June 2023, Sanyang signed with 2. Bundesliga club Hannover 96 as a free agent, set to initially join the reserve team.[7]
Style of play
Sanyang is said to operate on the right flank, able to operate both offensively and defensively.[8] He has been described as a winger,[9] but also a wing-back.[10] It has been said that he could possess the “ the guile and creativity to play behind a central striker”.[11]
International career
Sanyang is eligible to play for either Gambia or Germany. On September 6 2021, he represented Germany U19s against England U19s in a 1-1 draw.[12] However, he later declared for Gambia.[13] 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.[14] He made his debut for Gambia U20s during the AFCON tournament against Zambia U20s.[15]
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.
- ^ "Who is Mamin Sanyang?". Bundesliga.com. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
- ^ "Bayern Munich signs Mamin Sanyang from Hoffenheim". Bavarian Football Works. June 25, 2020. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
- ^ "OFFICIAL: Mamin Sanyang has joined Bayern Munich from Hoffenheim". Allfootballapp.com. June 25, 2020. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
- ^ "EICHSTÄTT VS. BAYERN MÜNCHEN II 0-4". Soccerway. July 16, 2022. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
- ^ "Bayern Munich II roars past VFB Eichstätt in season opener". Bavarian Football Works. July 20, 2022. Retrieved February 27, 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. January 14, 2022. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
- ^ "MAMIN SANYANG'S ARRIVAL SHOWS SUCCESS IN THE SCOUTING NETWORK, BUT…". The Alkamba Times. February 22, 2023. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
- ^ "Bayern Munich's New Diamond". Mirop10. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
- ^ "AFCON Under-20 Preview: Will 'Ugandan Messi', 'new Sadio Mane', 'future Osimhen' star in Egypt?". ESPN. February 10, 2023. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
- ^ "GERMANY U19 VS ENGLAND U19 1-1". Soccerway. September 6, 2021. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
- ^ "Mamin Sanyang chooses between Gambia and Germany". Africa Foot United. February 10, 2023. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
- ^ "TotalEnergies U-20 AFCON: Bayern Munich starlet Mamin Sanyang named in The Gambia's squad". Cafonline.com. February 11, 2023.
- ^ "GAME OF IDENTITY AT U20 AFCON: GAMBIA TRASH ZAMBIA TO BOOK A PLACE IN THE QUARTERFINALS". Alkamba Times. February 24, 2023. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
External links
- Mamin Sanyang at Soccerway