Baboucarr Njie (born 5 June 1995) is a Gambian footballer who currently plays for USL Championship club Phoenix Rising FC.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (1995-06-05) June 5, 1995 (age 27) | ||
Place of birth | Serekunda, The Gambia | ||
Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Phoenix Rising | ||
Number | 6 | ||
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– | Phoenix Rising | 30 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 22, 2022 |
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]
Phoenix Rising FC – current squad | |
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