Abdoulie Mansally facts for kids
Mansally with Turku in 2018
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | ||
| Position(s) | 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) |
| International career | |||
| 2005 | Gambia U17 | 3 | (1) |
| 2007 | Gambia U20 | 4 | (1) |
| 2008–2015 | Gambia | 16 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:01, 21 October 2019 (UTC) | |||
Abdoulie Kenny Mansally, born on January 27, 1989, is a professional footballer from The Gambia. He is known for playing in different positions like wing back, winger, and forward. Mansally has played for several clubs in the United States and Finland. He also represented his home country, The Gambia, in international matches. He was even featured in the official 2010 FIFA World Cup video game.
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Abdoulie Mansally's Football Journey
Starting in The Gambia
Abdoulie Mansally began his football journey in his home country, The Gambia. He joined the youth academy of a team called Real de Banjul. After playing in their youth system, he moved up to play for their main team in the GFA League First Division.
Playing for New England Revolution
In 2007, a coach named Steve Nicol from the New England Revolution team noticed Mansally. This happened while Mansally was playing in the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Soon after, Mansally signed with the Revolution, along with his teammate from Gambia, Sainey Nyassi.
Mansally played his first game for the Revolution on March 29, 2008. He scored his first goal in the Major League Soccer (MLS) on April 9, 2008. This goal was in a game against the Kansas City Wizards. On April 3, 2010, he scored two goals in one game for the first time in his career. These two goals were scored very quickly, only 110 seconds apart, helping New England win 2–0. Mansally left the New England Revolution on May 4, 2012.
Time with Real Salt Lake
After leaving New England, Mansally tried out for two other teams: D.C. United and Real Salt Lake. He officially signed with Real Salt Lake on June 20, 2012. He played his first game for this club on July 4, 2012. It was a game that ended in a 0-0 tie against Seattle Sounders FC.
Moving to Houston Dynamo
Before the 2016 football season began, Mansally was traded to the Houston Dynamo team. In return, Houston Dynamo gave Real Salt Lake a pick in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft.
Playing in Finland
In February 2018, Abdoulie Mansally signed with a team in Finland called FC Inter Turku. He played for them for about a year. He then left the club at the end of 2018.
International Matches for Gambia
Mansally was first called to play for the Gambia National Football Team during the qualifying games for the 2010 World Cup. He was a substitute player in games against Liberia but did not play. He earned his first official "cap" (meaning he played in a game) for his country when he came off the bench in a qualifying match against Algeria.
About Abdoulie Mansally
For many years, Abdoulie Mansally was known by his nickname "Kenny." He used this name for his first six seasons as a professional player in the MLS. However, at the start of the 2013 season, 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 was considered a "domestic player" for MLS teams. This status helps teams manage their roster of players. He later became a US citizen in 2015.
Helping Others: Mansally Foundation
Abdoulie Mansally started the Mansally Foundation. This foundation aims to make life better for people in the community where he grew up in The Gambia. The Gambia is a small country in Africa where many families earn a living by farming. The foundation helps children in Gambia get access to food, medical care, and education. This support helps them have a brighter future.
Awards and Achievements
With New England Revolution
- Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup (1): 2007
- North American SuperLiga (1): 2008
With Real Salt Lake
- Major League Soccer Western Conference Championship (1): 2013
Individual Award
- MLS Player Of The Week: Week 2, 2010
See also
In Spanish: Abdoulie Mansally para niños
