Lamin Bunja Jawneh (born 31 October 1995) is a Gambian footballer who last played for Phoenix Rising FC in the USL Championship.

Lamin Jawneh
Personal information
Full name Lamin Bunja Jawneh
Date of birth (1995-10-31) October 31, 1995 (age 29)
Place of birth Banjul, The Gambia
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017 Inter Nashville 0 (0)
2018 SGFC Eagles Maryland
2018–2019 Ialysos 0 (0)
2019Fivos Kremasti (loan)
2020 Atlanta United 2 11 (0)
2021 Moca 24 (1)
2022 Phoenix Rising 7 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21 October 2022

Career

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Jawneh spent time with NPSL sides Inter Nashville[1] and SGFC Eagles Maryland, before moving to Greek side Ialysos following a trial with the club.[2][3][4]

On 23 January 2020, Jawneh signed with USL Championship side Atlanta United 2.[5]

On 22 June 2022, Jawneh signed with Phoenix Rising FC on a 25-day contract.[6] On 14 July, Jawneh's contract was extended through the end of the 2022 season.[7] On 21 October, Phoenix Rising announced they had declined the 2023 contract option for Jawneh.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "National Premier Soccer League". npsl.bonzidev.com.
  2. ^ "Atlanta United 2 signs Lamin Jawneh from American Family Insurance Dream Tryouts | Atlanta United FC".
  3. ^ "VIDÉO | Un joueur de D3 grecque marque un but victorieux après un sprint de 90 mètres". Communes, régions, Belgique, monde, sports – Toute l'actu 24h/24 sur Lavenir.net. December 2023.
  4. ^ "Il prend le ballon ici et va marquer de l'autre côté". March 29, 2019 – via www.lematin.ch.
  5. ^ "Atlanta United 2 signs Lamin Jawneh from American Family Insurance Dream Tryouts". atlutd.com. Atlanta United. 23 January 2020. Retrieved 29 March 2020.
  6. ^ Minnick, Jason (June 22, 2022). "Rising Signs Forward Lamin Jawneh". phxrisingfc.com. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
  7. ^ M/innick, J. "Rising Extends Forward Lamin Jawneh Through the End of the 2022 Season". PHXRisingFC.com. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
  8. ^ Minnick, J. "Rising Declines 2023 Options on Richmond Antwi and Lamin Jawneh". PHXRisingFC.com. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
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