Omar Jasseh

Omar Jasseh

Personal information
Full name	Omar Jasseh
Date of birth	November 1, 1992 (1992-11-01) (age 19)
Place of birth	Banjul, The Gambia
Height	5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Playing position	Midfielder
Club information
Current club	Portland Timbers
Youth career
	Maccassa
	Samder
2006	Charlton Athletic
2007	Chelsea
2008	Crystal Palace
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
2010–2011	San Jose Earthquakes	5	(0)
2011-	Portland Timbers	0	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of July 20, 2011. † Appearances (Goals).

Omar Jasseh (born November 1, 1992 in Banjul) is a Gambian footballer currently without a club.

Career

Jasseh began playing in academies at the age of 12 in his native Gambia. He played for Maccassa and Samger, before spending three years in England with youth academies at Charlton Athletic, Chelsea and Crystal Palace.

Jasseh came to the United States in 2009 and trained with Toronto FC, before signing with the Major League Soccer side San Jose Earthquakes on April 14, 2010.^[1] This made him the youngest player to sign with the team in franchise history.

Jasseh made his professional debut on April 24, 2010 in a match against Chivas USA.^[2] Jasseh was waived by the Earthquakes on July 19, 2011 during the summer transfer period.^[3]

References

1. ^ Quakes Sign 17-Year-Old Omar Jasseh
2. ^ Chivas hold off Quakes 3-2 for much-needed win
3. ^ http://www.mercurynews.com/earthquakes/ci_18511273

External links

• MLS player profile

Persondata
Name	Jasseh, Omar
Alternative names
Short description
Date of birth	November 1, 1992
Place of birth	Banjul, The Gambia
Date of death
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