Thierno Elage Bah (born July 30, 2004) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Vancouver FC in the Canadian Premier League.

Elage Bah
Personal information
Full name Thierno Elage Bah
Date of birth (2004-07-30) July 30, 2004 (age 19)
Place of birth Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Vancouver FC
Number 24
Youth career
2013–2020 Ottawa St. Anthony SC
2020–2021 Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022–2023 Whitecaps FC 2 45 (1)
2024– Vancouver FC 5 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of June 27, 2024

Early life

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Bah was born in Ottawa, Ontario.[1] He began playing youth soccer at age nine with Ottawa St. Anthony SC.[2] In August 2020, he joined the Vancouver Whitecaps FC Academy.[3] In 2021, he regularly played with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC U-23.[4]

Club career

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In March 2022, Bah signed a professional contract with Whitecaps FC 2 in MLS Next Pro.[5] On June 5, 2022, he scored his first professional goal in a 4–0 victory over the Real Monarchs.[6]

In February 2024, he signed a two-year contract with an option for 2026 with Vancouver FC of the Canadian Premier League.[7][8] He made his debut on May 3 against Cavalry FC.[9] On June 27, 2024, he scored his first CPL goal, netting the winner in a 2-1 victory over Pacific FC.[10]

International career

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In May 2022, he was named to the 60-man provisional roster for the Canada U20 team ahead of the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship,[11] although he was not named to the final squad.

Career statistics

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As of match played June 27, 2024[12]
Club Season League Playoffs Domestic Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Whitecaps FC 2 2022 MLS Next Pro 19 1 19 1
2023 26 0 26 0
Total 45 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 45 1
Vancouver FC 2024 Canadian Premier League 5 1 0 0 5 1
Career total 50 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 2

References

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  1. ^ "Vancouver FC add Canadian U-21 defender Elage Bah". Canadian Premier League. February 20, 2024.
  2. ^ Elage Bah at the Canadian Soccer Association
  3. ^ "Elage Bah VWFC profile". Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  4. ^ McColl, Michael (March 16, 2022). "Whitecaps FC 2 are back – Get to know the new squad (Part One)". Away from the Numbers.
  5. ^ "WFC2 add five teenagers from Whitecaps FC BMO Academy". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. March 16, 2022.
  6. ^ Fossey, Maxim (June 5, 2022). "WFC2 begin their June home stand with 4-0 victory over Real Monarchs". Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  7. ^ "Vancouver FC adds former WFC2 defender Elage Bah to 2024 roster". Vancouver FC. February 20, 2024.
  8. ^ Jacques, John (February 20, 2024). "Vancouver FC Adds 'Ball Of Fire' Full-Back Elage Bah". Northern Tribune.
  9. ^ Gangué-Ruzic, Alexandre (May 4, 2024). "Match Analysis: Cavalry's offence shines as they beat Vancouver FC 3-1 for 1st victory of 2024 CPL season". Canadian Premier League.
  10. ^ Gangué-Ruzic, Alexandre (June 28, 2024). "Match Analysis: Late Elage Bah goal powers Vancouver FC to fourth-straight derby win vs. Pacific FC". Canadian Premier League.
  11. ^ "Canada Soccer's provisional list for the CONCACAF men's under-20 championship". Canadian Soccer Association. May 18, 2022.
  12. ^ Elage Bah at Soccerway
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