Elage Bah
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Thierno Elage Bah | ||
Date of birth | (2004-07-30) July 30, 2004 (age 20) | ||
Place of birth | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | ||
Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Vancouver FC | ||
Number | 24 | ||
Youth career | |||
2013–2020 | Ottawa St. Anthony SC | ||
2020–2021 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2022–2023 | Whitecaps FC 2 | 45 | (1) |
2024– | Vancouver FC | 5 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of June 27, 2024 |
Thierno Elage Bah (born July 30, 2004) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Vancouver FC in the Canadian Premier League.
Early life
Bah was born in Ottawa, Ontario.[1] He began playing youth soccer at age nine with Ottawa St. Anthony SC.[2] In August 2020, he joined the Vancouver Whitecaps FC Academy.[3] In 2021, he regularly played with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC U-23.[4]
Club career
In March 2022, Bah signed a professional contract with Whitecaps FC 2 in MLS Next Pro.[5] On June 5, 2022, he scored his first professional goal in a 4–0 victory over the Real Monarchs.[6]
In February 2024, he signed a two-year contract with an option for 2026 with Vancouver FC of the Canadian Premier League.[7][8] He made his debut on May 3 against Cavalry FC.[9] On June 27, 2024, he scored his first CPL goal, netting the winner in a 2-1 victory over Pacific FC.[10]
International career
In May 2022, he was named to the 60-man provisional roster for the Canada U20 team ahead of the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship,[11] although he was not named to the final squad.
Career statistics
- As of match played June 27, 2024[12]
Club | Season | League | Playoffs | Domestic Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Whitecaps FC 2 | 2022 | MLS Next Pro | 19 | 1 | – | – | – | 19 | 1 | |||
2023 | 26 | 0 | – | – | – | 26 | 0 | |||||
Total | 45 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 1 | ||
Vancouver FC | 2024 | Canadian Premier League | 5 | 1 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 5 | 1 | ||
Career total | 50 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 2 |
References
- ^ "Vancouver FC add Canadian U-21 defender Elage Bah". Canadian Premier League. February 20, 2024.
- ^ Elage Bah at the Canadian Soccer Association
- ^ "Elage Bah VWFC profile". Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
- ^ McColl, Michael (March 16, 2022). "Whitecaps FC 2 are back – Get to know the new squad (Part One)". Away from the Numbers.
- ^ "WFC2 add five teenagers from Whitecaps FC BMO Academy". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. March 16, 2022.
- ^ Fossey, Maxim (June 5, 2022). "WFC2 begin their June home stand with 4-0 victory over Real Monarchs". Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
- ^ "Vancouver FC adds former WFC2 defender Elage Bah to 2024 roster". Vancouver FC. February 20, 2024.
- ^ Jacques, John (February 20, 2024). "Vancouver FC Adds 'Ball Of Fire' Full-Back Elage Bah". Northern Tribune.
- ^ Gangué-Ruzic, Alexandre (May 4, 2024). "Match Analysis: Cavalry's offence shines as they beat Vancouver FC 3-1 for 1st victory of 2024 CPL season". Canadian Premier League.
- ^ Gangué-Ruzic, Alexandre (June 28, 2024). "Match Analysis: Late Elage Bah goal powers Vancouver FC to fourth-straight derby win vs. Pacific FC". Canadian Premier League.
- ^ "Canada Soccer's provisional list for the CONCACAF men's under-20 championship". Canadian Soccer Association. May 18, 2022.
- ^ Elage Bah at Soccerway
External links
- Elage Bah at the Canadian Soccer Association
- Elage Bah at Soccerway
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