Modou Jadama facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Modou Lamin Jadama | ||
| Date of birth | 17 March 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Serrekunda, The Gambia | ||
| Date of death | 2 October 2024 (aged 30) | ||
| Place of death | United States | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2012–2013 | Universidad de Chile | ||
| 2013–2014 | Colo-Colo | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2016 | Colo-Colo | 0 | (0) |
| 2016 | → Coquimbo Unido (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2017 | Tulsa Roughnecks | 31 | (1) |
| 2018–2019 | Portland Timbers | 2 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | Portland Timbers 2 | 42 | (5) |
| 2020 | Atlanta United 2 | 16 | (0) |
| 2021 | FC Tulsa | 24 | (0) |
| 2022 | Hartford Athletic | 28 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Modou Lamin Jadama (born March 17, 1994 – died October 2, 2024) was a talented football player from The Gambia. He was known for playing as a centre-back, which is a defensive position in football. Modou played for several teams during his career, both in South America and the United States.
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Modou Jadama's Football Journey
Modou Jadama started his professional football career in Chile. He played for a famous team called Colo-Colo.
Early Career in Chile
Modou made his first professional appearance for Colo-Colo in February 2015. This was during a special game called the Santo Tomás Cup. His team, Colo-Colo, won that match by scoring more goals in a penalty shootout.
He also played in two matches of the 2015 Copa Chile early in his career. These games helped him gain experience as a young player.
Playing in the United States
Later in his career, Modou Jadama moved to the United States. He joined several different football clubs there.
On January 24, 2022, he signed with Hartford Athletic. This team plays in the USL Championship, which is a professional football league in the United States.
His Passing
Modou Jadama sadly passed away in the United States on October 2, 2024. He was 30 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Modou Jadama para niños
