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DeutschBaboucarr Njie
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | June 5, 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Serekunda, The Gambia | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Oakland Roots | ||
| Number | 2 | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2019 | NCWC Battling Bishops | 57 | (34) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018 | North Carolina FC U23 | 4 | (0) |
| 2020 | Atlanta United 2 | 11 | (0) |
| 2021 | Rio Grande Valley FC | 26 | (1) |
| 2022–2023 | Phoenix Rising | 30 | (1) |
| 2023– | Oakland Roots | 7 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 22, 2023 | |||
Baboucarr Njie (born 5 June 1995) is a Gambian professional footballer who currently plays for USL Championship club Oakland Roots.
Career[edit]
Njie played college soccer at North Carolina Wesleyan College for two consecutive seasons, skipping 2018 and returning for his junior year in 2019. During his time with the Battling Bishops, Njie made 57 appearances, scoring 34 goals and tallying 19 assists.[1] During his 2018 season, Njie played in the USL PDL with North Carolina FC U23, where he made 4 appearances.[2]
14 February 2020, it was announced that Njie would sign for USL Championship side Atlanta United 2.[3] He made his debut for Atlanta on 29 July 2020, starting against The Miami FC.[4]
Njie signed with USL Championship side Rio Grande Valley FC on 6 April 2021.[5]
Njie signed with Phoenix Rising FC on 13 December 2021.[6] Njie was traded to Oakland Roots on 27 July 2023 in exchange for Dariusz Formella.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ "Baboucarr Njie". N.C. Wesleyan.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "North Carolina FC U23 - 2018 Regular Season - Roster - #10 - Baboucarr Njie - M/D". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
- ^ "Atlanta United 2 signs Baboucarr Njie | Atlanta United FC". atlutd.
- ^ "Atlanta United 2 vs. The Miami FC - July 29, 2020 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
- ^ "Toros Bolster Squad with Arrival of Miller, Njie". April 6, 2021.
- ^ "Rising FC Signs Versatile Defender Baboucarr Njie To a Multi-Year Contract". December 13, 2021. Archived from the original on December 13, 2021. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
- ^ USLChampionship com Staff (July 25, 2023). "Rising FC adds forward Dariusz Formella via transfer from Oakland". USL Championship.
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