Bajung Darboe

Bajung Darboe is a professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer. Born in The Gambia, Darboe has represented the United States at a youth level.

Bajung Darboe
Personal information
Full name Bajung Darboe
Date of birth (2006-11-07) November 7, 2006
Place of birth Gambia
Height 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Winger
Team information
Current team
 Los Angeles FC
Youth career
2020 Minnesota United
2020–2023 Philadelphia Union II
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022 Philadelphia Union II 14 (0)
2023– Los Angeles FC 0 (0)
2023– Los Angeles FC 2 0 (0)
International career‡
2022– United States U17 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 June 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 9 June 2023

Club career

Philadelphia Union II

Darboe joined Philadelphia Union II on July 1, 2020, from Minnesota United's academy. He earned 14 caps during the 2022 MLS Next Pro season.

On January 1, 2023, Darboe was released by the club.

Los Angeles FC

On June 9, 2023, Darboe signed a Homegrown contract with Los Angeles FC in exchange for $50,000 in General Allocation Money with a sell-on clause for Minnesota United.[1] Los Angeles FC acquired Darboe's homegrown priority from Minnesota United.

International career

United States U–17

Born in Gambia, Darboe holds American citizenship, making him also eligible to represent the United States. Darboe played two friendlies while representing the United States U–17 in 2022.

Career Statistics

Club

As of June 9, 2023

Club Season League National cup[lower-alpha 1] Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Philadelphia Union II 2022 MLS Next Pro 140––10[lower-alpha 2]150
Los Angeles FC 2023 MLS 00–––00
  1. Includes U.S. Open Cup
  2. Appearance(s) in MLS Next Pro Play-offs

References
  1. "LAFC Sign Bajung Darboe To A Homegrown Contract". Los Angeles FC. 9 June 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
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