Lamin Jawneh

Lamin Jawneh
Personal information
Full name Lamin Bunja Jawneh
Date of birth (1995-10-31) October 31, 1995
Place of birth Banjul, The Gambia
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Position Left winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017 Inter Nashville 0 (0)
2018 SGFC Eagles Maryland 0 (0)
2018–2019 Ialysos 0 (0)
2019 → Phoebus Kremasti (loan) 0 (0)
2020 Atlanta United 2 11 (0)
2021 Moca 25 (4)
2022 Phoenix Rising 7 (0)
2023 Apotheos FC 8 (3)
2024 Georgia Lions 9 (1)
2025 Texoma FC 26 (1)
2026 New York Cosmos 11 (1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 13:10, 20 August 2026 (UTC)

Lamin Bunja Jawneh (born 31 October 1995) is a Gambian footballer who plays as a left-winger for New York Cosmos in the USL League One.

Career

Early career

Born in Banjul, The Gambia, Jawneh began his career in the United States lower-leagues 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]

Atlanta United 2

On 23 January 2020, Jawneh signed with USL Championship side Atlanta United 2.[5] The left-winger made his debut for the club on 8 March 2020, coming on in the second half in a 1–0 loss to Charleston Battery.[6] He would make 11 appearances for the Atlanta side.

Moca FC

For the 2021 season, Jawneh signed with Moca FC of Liga Dominicana de Fútbol. On 9 June 2021, Jawneh scored for Moca in a 4-0 victory over Delfines del Este FC.[7] On 11 July 2021, Jawneh scored his clubs second goal in a 5-1 victory over Atlántico FC.[8] On 25 September 2021, he recorded a goal and an assist in a 2–0 home win against Universidad O&M FC.[9] He ended his season with 25 appearances and 4 goals.[10]

Phoenix Rising

On 22 June 2022, Jawneh signed with Phoenix Rising FC on a 25-day contract.[11] On 14 July, Jawneh's contract was extended through the end of the 2022 season.[12] On 21 October, Phoenix Rising announced they had declined the 2023 contract option for Jawneh.[13]

Apotheos FC

Jawneh joined Atlanta club Apotheos FC for the 2023 National Premier Soccer League season. He helped the club win the Southeast Conference regular season title. On 12 July 2023 he helped the club reach the conference final after scoring two goals in a 4-1 victory over Charlottetowne Hops FC. On 15 July 2023 he scored an 85th minute equalizer in the conference final, helping his club overcome a 2-0 deficit and eventually force extra time against Georgia Revolution FC, a match Apotheos would win 4-3.[14][15]

Georgia Lions

On 11 April 2024, Jawneh joined Georgia Lions FC (also known as Georgia FC) of the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA). On 22 June 2024, he scored for Georgia, a pk goal in a 2–1 loss to Maryland Bobcats FC.[16] He appeared in 9 games, logging 810 minutes and recorded 1 goal and 1 assist.[17]

Texoma FC

Jawneh joined USL League One side Texoma FC on 13 February 2025, ahead of the club's inaugural season.[18] On 28 June 2025, Jawneh scored his first goal for the club in a 5–4 loss to his former club Phoenix Rising FC in a USL Cup match.[19] On 20 August 2025, he scored his first league goal for Texoma in a 3–3 draw with AV Alta.[20] Jawneh appeared in 31 matches for Texoma, scoring 2 goals and providing 5 assists, playing primarily as a winger or fullback.

New York Cosmos

Jawneh signed with USL League One side New York Cosmos on 14 May 2026.[21] Jawneh scored his first goal with Cosmos on 19 August 2026, opening the scoring in a 2-0 victory over Corpus Christi FC.[22]

Career statistics

As of match played August 20, 2026
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Atlanta United 2 2020 USL Championship 110000000110
Moca FC 2021 Liga Dominicana de Fútbol 254000000254
Phoenix Rising FC 2022 USL Championship 7000000070
Apotheos FC 2023 National Premier Soccer League 8310000093
Georgia Lions 2024 National Independent Soccer Association 9100000091
Texoma FC 2025 USL League One 261104100312
New York Cosmos 2026 USL League One 111001000121
Career total 971020510010411

References

  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. ↑ "Atlanta United 2 falls 1-0 to Charleston Battery in season opener". atlutd.com. Atlanta United. 8 March 2020. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
  7. ↑ "Moca certificó con goleada los problemas de Delfines del Este". espndeportes.espn.com. espndeportes.espn.com. 10 June 2021. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
  8. ↑ "Moca FC derrota al Atlántico FC 1-5". elaviador.do. elaviador.do. 11 July 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  9. ↑ "Sarmiento y Jawneh brindan victoria MOCA FC en penúltima jornada LDF". elnuevodiario.com.do. elnuevodiario.com.do. 25 September 2021. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
  10. ↑ "Texoma add Lamin Jawneh, Brandon McManus to attacking corps". uslleagueone.com. uslleagueone.com. 13 February 2025. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
  11. ↑ Minnick, Jason (June 22, 2022). "Rising Signs Forward Lamin Jawneh". phxrisingfc.com. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
  12. ↑ M/innick, J. "Rising Extends Forward Lamin Jawneh Through the End of the 2022 Season". PHXRisingFC.com. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
  13. ↑ Minnick, J. "Rising Declines 2023 Options on Richmond Antwi and Lamin Jawneh". PHXRisingFC.com. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
  14. ↑ "Apotheos FC Defeats Georgia Revolution FC 4-3 in Southeast Conference Final". npsl.com. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  15. ↑ Engels, William. "Kalonji's Experience Leads Apotheos FC to NPSL National Semifinals". npsl.com. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  16. ↑ "MATCH CENTER 6.22.24". nisasoccer.com. NISA.
  17. ↑ "Lamin Jawneh Georgia Lions FC". nisasoccer.com. NISA.
  18. ↑ "Gambian Forward Lamin Jawneh Joins Texoma FC". TexomaFC.com. Texoma FC. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
  19. ↑ "Cuello scores stoppage-time winner as Dennis nets club's first hat-trick since 2020". Retrieved 28 June 2025.
  20. ↑ "Texoma FC vs. AV Alta FC". Retrieved 20 August 2025.
  21. ↑ "New York Cosmos Sign Forward Lamin Jawneh". nycosmos.com. New York Cosmos. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
  22. ↑ "MATCH REPORT: COSMOS EARN 2-0 ROAD WIN OVER CORPUS CHRISTI FC". nycosmos.com. New York Cosmos. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
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