Landing Darboe (born 17 August 1987) is a Gambian former footballer who played as a midfielder.

Landing Darboe
Personal information
Date of birth (1987-08-17) 17 August 1987 (age 37)
Place of birth Gambia
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
0000–2013 Gambia Armed Forces FC
2013–2014 Feni SC
2014–2017 Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club
2017–2018 Abahani Limited Dhaka
2018–2019 Mohammedan SC
2019 Rahmatganj MFS
2020 Uttar Baridhara Club
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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In 2013, Darboe signed for Bangladeshi side Feni SC. He was regarded as one of the club's most important players.[1] one of the most significant foreign players to have played in Bangladesh. He has been described as "of the greatest players to come out of The Gambia without getting a deserved recognition" and "one of the most consistent attacking midfielders in the Bangladesh Premier League".[2]

Style of play

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Darboe mainly operated as a midfielder. He was known for his shooting ability.[2]

Personal life

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Darboe has four brothers. He has been nicknamed "Del Piero" after Italy international Alessandro Del Piero.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Gambian Coach Sees Landing Darboe in 'Lucrative' Indian League". Daily Observer.
  2. ^ a b "Landing: I'm a soldier". dhakatribune.com.
  3. ^ "Landing Darboe: One of the greatest players to come out of The Gambia without getting a deserved recognition". GamFoot Transfers.