Abdoulie Mansally facts for kids
Mansally with Turku in 2018
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Abdoulie Kenny Mansally | ||
| Date of birth | 27 January 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Banjul, the Gambia | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
| Playing position | Wing back, winger, forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2005–2006 | Real de Banjul | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2006–2007 | Real de Banjul | ||
| 2007–2012 | New England Revolution | 89 | (7) |
| 2012–2015 | Real Salt Lake | 49 | (1) |
| 2016 | Houston Dynamo | 9 | (0) |
| 2016 | → RGVFC Toros (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2017 | PS Kemi | 29 | (6) |
| 2018 | Inter Turku | 20 | (2) |
| 2019 | Charlotte Independence | 29 | (2) |
| National team | |||
| 2005 | Gambia U17 | 3 | (1) |
| 2007 | Gambia U20 | 4 | (1) |
| 2008–2015 | Gambia | 16 | (0) |
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Abdoulie Kenny Mansally (born on January 27, 1989) is a professional football player from The Gambia. He is known for playing in different positions like wing back, winger, and forward. You can even find him in the official 2010 FIFA World Cup video game as part of the Gambian national team!
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Playing Football
Starting Out in The Gambia
Abdoulie Mansally began his football journey in his home country, The Gambia. He started in the youth academy of a team called Real de Banjul. After training there, he played for their main team in the top football league in The Gambia.
Playing in the USA
New England Revolution
In 2007, a coach from the New England Revolution team in the USA saw Mansally play. This was during the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup. The coach was impressed, and soon Mansally signed with the Revolution. His teammate, Sainey Nyassi, also joined the team.
Mansally played his first game for the Revolution on March 29, 2008. He scored his first goal in the MLS (Major League Soccer) on April 9, 2008, against the Kansas City Wizards. On April 3, 2010, he scored two goals very quickly in one game. This helped his team win 2–0. He played for the New England Revolution until May 2012.
Real Salt Lake
After leaving the Revolution, Mansally tried out for a few other teams. He then officially joined Real Salt Lake on June 20, 2012. He played his first game for them on July 4, 2012. It was a game that ended in a 0-0 tie against Seattle Sounders FC.
Houston Dynamo
Before the 2016 football season, Mansally moved to another team called Houston Dynamo. He played for them for a short time.
Playing in Finland
In February 2018, Abdoulie Mansally signed with FC Inter Turku, a team in Finland. He played for them for about a year before leaving at the end of 2018.
Playing for His Country
Mansally also played for the Gambia National Football Team. He was first called to play for his country during the qualifying games for the 2010 World Cup. He played his first official game for Gambia in a match against Algeria.
About Abdoulie
His Nickname and Citizenship
For many years, Abdoulie Mansally was known by his nickname, "Kenny." He used this name for his first six seasons playing professional football in the MLS. However, in 2013, he decided to stop using the nickname. He wanted people to remember his full name and where he came from.
In 2010, Mansally received his U.S. green card. This meant he could live and work permanently in the United States. It also made him count as a "domestic player" for MLS teams. Later, in 2015, he became a citizen of the United States.
Helping His Community
Abdoulie Mansally started the Mansally Foundation. This foundation helps to make life better for people in the community where he grew up in The Gambia. The Gambia is a small country in Africa. Many families there grow food to live. The foundation works to give children in Gambia access to food, medical care, and a good education. This helps them have a brighter future.
Achievements
New England Revolution
- Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup (1): 2007
- North American SuperLiga (1): 2008
Real Salt Lake
- Major League Soccer Western Conference Championship (1): 2013
Individual
- MLS Player Of The Week: Week 2, 2010
See also
In Spanish: Abdoulie Mansally para niños
