Modou Lamin Faal (born 11 February 2003) is a Gambian professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League One club Wrexham.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Modou Lamin Faal[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 11 February 2003[2] | ||
| Place of birth | The Gambia[3] | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Wrexham | ||
| Number | 22 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2018–2019 | Sutton Coldfield Town | ||
| 2019–2021 | West Bromwich Albion | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2024 | West Bromwich Albion | 1 | (0) |
| 2022 | → Hereford (loan) | 4 | (1) |
| 2022 | → AFC Telford United (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | → AFC Fylde (loan) | 16 | (10) |
| 2023–2024 | → Doncaster Rovers (loan) | 25 | (7) |
| 2024 | → Walsall (loan) | 20 | (6) |
| 2024– | Wrexham | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 09:06, 30 August 2024 (UTC) | |||
Early life
editFaal was born in The Gambia but relocated to Birmingham, England with his family when he was seven years old.[3]
Club career
editWest Bromwich Albion
editFaal joined the West Bromwich Albion academy in November 2019,[4] at the age of 16, after impressing during a two-week trial.[3] He had been scouted while playing local football for Sutton Coldfield Town in Birmingham.[3][2] He made an early impression and became the first scholar in West Brom history to play for the U-23's, featuring in a number of matches for Deon Burton's side during the 2020–21 campaign. He was also a regular fixture in Albion's U-18 side and enjoyed a prolific season, scoring seven goals.[2]
He made his professional debut on 25 August 2021, coming on as a substitute for Kenneth Zohore, in a 0–6 loss to Arsenal in the second round of the EFL Cup.[5] On 13 August 2024, he scored his first goal for the club in a 2-1 away defeat against Fleetwood Town in the Carabao Cup first round.[6]
Loan Spells
editOn 5 March 2022, he signed for National League North side Hereford on a one-month loan deal, with The Bulls just outside the play-offs in 8th position.[7]
On 2 December 2022, Faal moved to AFC Fylde of the National League North on a one-month loan deal.[8] The loan was later extended until the end of the season.[9] He was recalled on 6 March 2023.[10] His performances prior to his recall saw him win the February National League North Player of the Month award having scored five goals across the month and scoring a total of 10 goals in the 16 games during his full spell at the National League North side.[11]
On 11 August 2023, Faal joined League Two club Doncaster Rovers on a season-long loan deal.[12] On 13 January 2024, he returned to his parent club with manager Grant McCann expressing his disappointment in the way that the striker had handled the situation.[13]
On 15 January 2024, Faal returned to League Two with Walsall on loan until the end of the season.[14]
Wrexham
editOn 30 August 2024, Faal signed for Wrexham on a 3 year deal.[15]
Career statistics
edit- As of match played 13 August 2024[16]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| West Bromwich Albion | 2021–22 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 2022–23 | Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2023–24 | Championship | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2024–25 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Hereford (loan) | 2021–22 | National League North | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | |||
| AFC Telford United (loan) | 2022–23 | National League North | 6 | 0 | — | — | 1[a] | 0 | 7 | 0 | ||
| AFC Fylde (loan) | 2022–23 | National League North | 16 | 10 | — | — | — | 16 | 10 | |||
| Doncaster Rovers (loan) | 2023–24 | League Two | 25 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4[b] | 1 | 33 | 9 |
| Walsall (loan) | 2023–24 | League Two | 20 | 6 | — | — | — | 20 | 6 | |||
| Wrexham | 2024-25 | League One | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | - | 7 | 1 | |
| Career total | 75 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 90 | 28 | ||
- ^ Appearance in FA Trophy
- ^ Appearances in EFL Trophy
Honours
editWest Bromwich Albion U23
Individual
- National League North Player of the Month: February 2023[11]
References
edit- ^ "CLUB LIST OF REGISTERED PLAYERS" (PDF). English Football League. p. 25. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- ^ a b c "Modou Faal". West Bromwich Albion. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Who is West Brom's Modou Faal?". Gambia Sports Wire. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ^ "Confirmed: West Brom sign new striker for U17s". West Brom News. 20 November 2019. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ^ "West Brom 0-6 Arsenal". BBC. 25 August 2021.
- ^ "Fleetwood 2-1 West Brom". West Bromwich Albion. 13 August 2024.
- ^ "FAAL MAKES HEREFORD LOAN MOVE". West Bromwich Albion FC. 5 March 2022. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ "Modou Faal Loaned In". AFC Fylde. 2 December 2022. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
- ^ "MO FAAL EXTENDS COASTERS LOAN". AFC Fylde. 5 January 2022. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
- ^ "Mo Faal Recalled From Coasters Loan Spell". www.afcfylde.co.uk. 6 March 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Faal Play Sparks Award As Craig Collects Best Boss Gong". www.thenationalleague.org.uk. 13 March 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ "Rovers sign Modou Faal on loan". www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk. 11 August 2023. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- ^ "Mo Faal loan ends". www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk. 13 January 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ "Mo Faal joins the Saddlers on loan from West Bromwich Albion". www.saddlers.co.uk. 15 January 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ "SIGNED Wrexham AFC sign Mo Faal from West Brom". www.wrexhamafc.co.uk. 30 August 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ Modou Faal at Soccerway. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ^ Masi, Joseph (13 May 2022). "West Brom win Black Country derby PL Cup final in dramatic penalty shoot-out". www.shropshirestar.com. Retrieved 27 August 2022.