Kekuta Manneh
- January 4, 2024
- Soccer Player
Quick Facts
Full Name | Kekuta Manneh |
Occupation | Soccer Player |
Date Of Birth | Dec 30, 1994(1994-12-30) |
Age | 30 |
Birthplace | Senegal |
Country | Senegal |
Horoscope | Capricorn |
Kekuta Manneh Biography
Name | Kekuta Manneh |
Birthday | Dec 30 |
Birth Year | 1994 |
Place Of Birth | Senegal |
Birth Country | Senegal |
Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Kekuta Manneh is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on December 30, 1994 in Senegal, Senegal. Gambian striker who began his MLS career with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC in 2013.
He joined Darren Mattocks on the Vancouver Whitecaps FC in 2013.
Before coming to the United States in 2010, Manneh played for Steve Biko Football Club of the GFA League First Division, the highest level of football in the Gambia. Manneh helped the club finish second in the league in 2009 by scoring 17 goals in 12 matches. Despite successful trials with top clubs in the Gambia, Manneh decided to move to the United States and join the Texas- based academies. In 2012, it was reported that Manneh was on trial with the reigning Major League Soccer champions, the Los Angeles Galaxy but was ultimately not signed to a contract. Manneh had also trained with the Colorado Rapids and clubs in England and Germany. In January 2013, Manneh signed a Generation Adidas contract with Major League Soccer in order to take part in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft. A week later, Manneh was selected fourth overall by Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Vancouver made a trade with Toronto FC involving swapping picks and allocation money to get an earlier selection in order to draft Manneh.
Manneh began his career at the several youth academies, including Gilcock Academy, in Gambia before moving to the GFA League First Division, the nation’s top league. After leaving Africa in 2010, Manneh led second-division Georgia Rush to the state cup quarter-finals and played for Texas Rush before signing with Lonestar Soccer Club, another youth club from Texas, for the 2011 season. Both clubs compete as part of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy. In 2010, Manneh scored 35 goals in 23 matches for the Rush. Because of his performance with the Rush, Manneh was named to the 2010 Disney’s Soccer Showcase All-Star Team and was given a week-long training stint with the Chelsea F.C. academy. For Lonestar SC, Manneh scored 21 goals in 16 matches. In October 2011, Manneh was observed by a scout from Arsenal in a match against the FC Dallas Development Academy. Following his successful season with Lonestar Soccer Club, Manneh signed for the Austin Aztex of the Premier Development League and scored 10 goals in 12 regular season matches, including a 4-goal performance against the Texas Dutch Lions on matchday 5.
He was raised mostly by his mother, Fatima Manneh.
Kekuta Manneh Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Soccer Player |
House | Living in own house. |
Kekuta Manneh is one of the richest Soccer Player from Senegal. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kekuta Manneh 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He first played professionally in the United States for the USL’s Austin Aztex in 2012.
He scored 17 goals in 12 games during his loan season in the top Gambian league playing for Steve Biko F.C.
Kekuta Manneh (born 30 December 1994) is a Gambian footballer who plays as a forward for FC Cincinnati in MLS.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Manneh earned his U.S. citizenship in 2016. While playing for the Canada-based Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Manneh lived in the U.S. exclave of Point Roberts, Washington in order to fulfill his residency requirements for U.S. citizenship.
Facts & Trivia
Kekuta Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Senegal. Kekuta Manneh celebrates birthday on December 30 of every year.
In a deal announced 30 March 2017, Manneh was traded to Columbus Crew SC for Tony Tchani. The Whitecaps also received $300,000 in various allocation funds and a conditional first round draft pick. Manneh’s contract expired at the end of the season, and although he was offered a new contract by Crew SC, he chose to head overseas and go on trial with Union Berlin.
Top Facts about Kekuta Manneh
- Kekuta Manneh is a Gambian-American professional soccer player.
- He was born on December 30, 1994 in Bakau, Gambia.
- Manneh began his professional career with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC in 2013.
- He has also played for Columbus Crew SC and FC Cincinnati in Major League Soccer (MLS).
- Manneh has scored a total of 26 goals and provided 15 assists in MLS.
- In 2017, he became a U.S citizen and represented the United States at the U-23 level.
- Manneh currently plays for Austin Bold FC in the USL Championship.
- He is known for his speed and dribbling ability on the field.
- Manneh stands at a height of 5’9″ (175 cm) and weighs around 150 lbs (68 kg).
- His estimated net worth is $1 million as of 2021 according to Celebrity Net Worth website