Mamin Sanyang

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.

Mamin Sanyang
Personal information
Date of birth (2003-02-06) 6 February 2003
Place of birth Brikama, The Gambia
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
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)

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.[1]

Career

In June 2020, he signed for Bayern Munich at the age of seventeen, joining the under-19 squad.[2] Sanyang signed a three-year contract with Bayern Munich.[3] On July 16 2022, he made his debut for Bayern Munich II against VfB Eichstätt.[4][5]

Style of play

Sanyang is said to operate on the right flank, able to operate both offensively and defensively.[6] He has been described as a winger,[7] but also a wing-back.[8] It has been said that he could possess the “ the guile and creativity to play behind a central striker”.[9]

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.[10] However, he later declared for Gambia.[11] 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.[12] He made his debut for Gambia U20s during the AFCON tournament against Zambia U20s.[13]

References
  1. "Who is Mamin Sanyang?". Bundesliga.com. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
  2. "Bayern Munich signs Mamin Sanyang from Hoffenheim". Bavarian Football Works. June 25, 2020. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
  3. "OFFICIAL: Mamin Sanyang has joined Bayern Munich from Hoffenheim". Allfootballapp.com. June 25, 2020. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
  4. "EICHSTÄTT VS. BAYERN MÜNCHEN II 0-4". Soccerway. July 16, 2022. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
  5. "Bayern Munich II roars past VFB Eichstätt in season opener". Bavarian Football Works. July 20, 2022. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
  6. "Mamin Sanyang könnte Bayern-Option für hinten rechts werden". Fussball Europa. January 14, 2022. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
  7. "MAMIN SANYANG'S ARRIVAL SHOWS SUCCESS IN THE SCOUTING NETWORK, BUT…". The Alkamba Times. February 22, 2023. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
  8. "Bayern Munich's New Diamond". Mirop10. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
  9. "AFCON Under-20 Preview: Will 'Ugandan Messi', 'new Sadio Mane', 'future Osimhen' star in Egypt?". ESPN. February 10, 2023. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
  10. "GERMANY U19 VS ENGLAND U19 1-1". Soccerway. September 6, 2021. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
  11. "Mamin Sanyang chooses between Gambia and Germany". Africa Foot United. February 10, 2023. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
  12. "TotalEnergies U-20 AFCON: Bayern Munich starlet Mamin Sanyang named in The Gambia's squad". Cafonline.com. February 11, 2023.
  13. "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.
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