Omar Colley
Al Diraiyah/D/
GambiaPlayer Info
Omar Colley is a commanding Gambian central defender and a stalwart for both club and country. Born on October 24, 1992, the 33-year-old stands at 191cm, combining physical dominance with surprising technical ability for a center-back. He rose to prominence in Belgian football with Genk before securing a major move to Sampdoria in Italy's Serie A, where he established himself as a reliable and tough-tackling defender. His performances earned him a transfer to the Turkish giants, Besiktas. Colley is also the captain and defensive leader of the Gambia national team, playing every minute of their historic run to the AFCON quarter-finals in 2021. Known for his aerial prowess, strong tackles, and ability to play out from the back, Colley is a complete modern defender. Now with Al Diraiyah, he brings top-level European experience to the squad.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2024/08/30
Besiktas JK
PAOK SalonikiSigned
2023/02/08
SampdoriaBesiktas JK2300000€
Transfer
2018/06/30
Racing GenkSampdoria9250000€
Transfer
2016/08/14
DjurgardensRacing Genk1700000€
Transfer
2014/12/31
KuPsDjurgardensSigned
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Al Diraiyah
KSA Division 12025-2026
Matches
Games Played
20
Games Started
20
Minutes Per Game
1755
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
3
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
9
Accurate Passes Per Game
1015
Key Passes Per Game
2
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
82
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
13
Interceptions Per Game
16
Clearances Per Game
117
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
4
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
13
Be Fouled Per Game
9