Sainey Sanyang stats
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S. Sanyang
Botev VratsaDefender
S. Sanyang vs Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
2 games played, 3 more on the benchSainey Sanyang's next match is on Saturday at 14:30 against Lokomotiv Sofia 1929. See how Sainey Sanyang did in earlier matches against Lokomotiv Sofia 1929.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Mar 30, 2024 |
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Saturday 14:30Sat 14:30Before the next match
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 v Botev Vratsa, SaturdayWhat Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 allow left backs
Position stats15 appearances at LB against Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 in their last 20 matches; league average from the First League.
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As a left back, Sainey Sanyang has appeared in 10 First League matches this season, totalling 900 minutes at an average rating of 6.79. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other First League defenders.
Attacking stats
Sainey Sanyang has taken 6 shots with 4 on target (67% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 150 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.4 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 78th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Sainey Sanyang has 0 assists and 11 key passes , creating 1 big chances . Sainey Sanyang has set up 11 shots for teammates, worth 0.9 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 35th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Sainey Sanyang has completed 347 of 435 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 10 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 57th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Sainey Sanyang completes 2 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 55 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (30th percentile).
Defending stats
Sainey Sanyang makes 0 tackles and 21 interceptions , adding 45 clearances . He is below average defensively, ranking in the 24th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Sainey Sanyang has committed 6 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
First LeagueMainly left back (9 appearances), also at left wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Botev Vratsa squad
D. Genov
37 yrs#9S. Mechev18 yrs#17
M. Petkov24 yrs#79F. Gigov19 yrs#90
V. Naydenov24 yrs#97
P. Borukov26 yrs#99
D. Tchétchao Karo
23 yrsM. Tsonev16 yrs#2A. Kichukov19 yrs#6
R. Tsonev31 yrs#7A. Stoyanov21 yrs#8J. Gallegos
25 yrs#10I. Yurukov27 yrs#12
M. Smolenski23 yrs#24K. Hadji
26 yrs#81
24 yrs
Gambia squad
A. Sanyang27 yrs#7
M. Juwara24 yrs#7
A. Ceesay22 yrs#9
A. Bojang22 yrs#9N. Njie21 yrs#11A. Yirajang21 yrs#14S. Drammeh23 yrs#15
E. Colley26 yrs#19
M. Badamosi27 yrs#19
A. Manneh22 yrs#20
A. Jatta27 yrs#20
S. Camara24 yrs#21A. Sidibeh28 yrs#29
A. Fadera24 yrs#39
M. Barrow27 yrs
M. Bajo22 yrs#6
M. Drammeh27 yrs#7
J. Ceesay28 yrs#15K. Gassama21 yrs#17A. Barry26 yrs#32
E. Adams30 yrs#38
S. Khan30 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2027
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 2 | 106 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6.81 |
2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.24 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.88 |
2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First League | 26 | 1,661 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 1 | 6.26 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 14 | 814 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2.82 |
 Parva Liga - Play-offs | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.25 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 16 | 993 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4.24 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Sainey Sanyang
First League 2026/2027 season
This season in the First League, Sainey Sanyang has scored 1 goal across 10 appearances (10 starts), totalling 900 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Sainey Sanyang has attempted 6 shots with 4 on target, a 67% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.40 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Sainey Sanyang has created 0 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (100% success rate). Sainey Sanyang has contributed 11 key passes and 33 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Sainey Sanyang has registered 0 tackles (0 won), 21 interceptions, and 45 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 347 from 435 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Sainey Sanyang has won 55 of 99 total duels.
Discipline
Sainey Sanyang has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 8.
About Sainey Sanyang
Sainey Sanyang is a 23-year-old defender playing for Botev Vratsa in the First League, representing Gambia. Sainey Sanyang is left-footed and wears the number 3 shirt. Born on 18 April 2003.
Most recent appearance
Sainey Sanyang's most recent match was at home against Spartak Varna on August 11th. Botev Vratsa lost 0-1. Sainey Sanyang played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 4 key passs with a match rating of 7.39.
Recent matches
- August 11th0-1 lossvsSpartak Varna(90 mins, rating 7.39)
- December 13th2-4 winatGhana(16 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.93)
- December 31st2-1 winvsSomalia(90 mins, rating 6.69)
- December 31st2-2 drawatDunav 2010(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.18)
- December 31st0-0 drawvsLevski Sofia(90 mins, rating 6.93)
Next fixture
Sainey Sanyang and Botev Vratsa are next in action on February 10th against Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 in the First League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 vs Botev Vratsa match preview.
Teammates at Botev Vratsa
Sainey Sanyang currently plays alongside Sainey Sanyang, Abdula Kichukov, Djordje Jovicic, Radoslav Tsonev, David Tchétchao Karo, Lyuboslav Stoyanov, Martin Smolenski, Lyubomir Vasilev, Milen Stoev, Preslav Borukov, Aleksandar Buchkov, Antoan Stoyanov, Daniel Genov, Marin Orlinov, Samuil Mechev, José Gallegos, Martin Dimitrov, Martin Achkov, Lazar Boyanov, Martin Petkov, Iliya Yurukov, Miroslav Tsonev, Kassim Hadji, Vladislav Naydenov, Filip Gigov and Ivan Goranov at Botev Vratsa.