Arthur Gomez
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Arthur Gómez is a Gambian football striker.
in July 2001. Having played internationally at a young age, the English club had spotted him and he was soon apart of the youth ranks
. Gómez was recommended to United by the Swedish club Göteborg
.
Gómez was quickly sent on loan to Royal Antwerp FC in the Belgian Second Division
from the 2002/03 season till 2004/05 season before joining Dessel Sport
for the 2005/06 season. After taking no part in the team he soon left and moved to the Chinese giants Henan Construction for the 2006 season. He left Henan after two seasons and is currently without a club.
He is currently on trial at Newport County as of August 5th 2011
was in 2003, when they visited Senegal
in Dakar
for an African Cup qualifying match.
Career
He began his playing career at a team called the Banjul Hawks and Flamemins F.C.. Gómez joined Manchester UnitedManchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
in July 2001. Having played internationally at a young age, the English club had spotted him and he was soon apart of the youth ranks
Manchester United F.C. Reserves and Academy
Manchester United Football Club Reserves are the reserve team of Manchester United F.C. They play in the North section of the Premier Reserve League. They have been champions four times since the league's inauguration in 1999; in 2002, 2005, 2006 and 2010...
. Gómez was recommended to United by the Swedish club Göteborg
IFK Göteborg
IFK Göteborg is a Swedish professional football club based in Gothenburg. Founded in 1904, the club has won 18 national championship titles, five national cup titles, and two UEFA Cups....
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Gómez was quickly sent on loan to Royal Antwerp FC in the Belgian Second Division
Belgian Second Division
The Belgian Second Division is the second-highest division in the Belgian football league system after the Belgian Pro League. It was created by the Belgian Football Association in 1905. Between 2008 and 2010 it was named EXQI League after a television channel owned by the league main sponsor,...
from the 2002/03 season till 2004/05 season before joining Dessel Sport
K.F.C. Dessel Sport
K.F.C. Dessel Sport is a Belgian association football club, from the municipality of Dessel in Antwerp .- Current squad :- Notable coaches :* André Rooymans * Alfons Leysen...
for the 2005/06 season. After taking no part in the team he soon left and moved to the Chinese giants Henan Construction for the 2006 season. He left Henan after two seasons and is currently without a club.
He is currently on trial at Newport County as of August 5th 2011
International career
Gómez's last appearance for Gambia's national teamGambia national football team
The Gambia national football team, nicknamed The Scorpions, is the national team of Gambia and is controlled by the Gambia Football Association. Until 1965, the team, and the country, were known as British Gambia...
was in 2003, when they visited Senegal
Senegal national football team
The Senegal national football team, nicknamed the Lions of Teranga, is the national team of Senegal and is controlled by the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football...
in Dakar
Dakar
Dakar is the capital city and largest city of Senegal. It is located on the Cap-Vert Peninsula on the Atlantic coast and is the westernmost city on the African mainland...
for an African Cup qualifying match.