Demba Savage
Encyclopedia
Demba Savage, is a Gambian footballer (midfielder
) currently playing for FC Honka
in the Finnish
Veikkausliiga
, a.k.a. the Finnish Premier Division.
as a boy. In his school, Saint Mary's, he became a star player. After graduation from the secondary school, he played for Warriors FC and Rico FC. In 2003 he signed with Gambia Ports Authority F.C.
In the 2003/2004 season, he was the best goal scorer in the league with GPA F.C.
.
In 2006, he signed with Finnish
second tier club KPV
. In his first season he mostly played with KPV's reserve team, but in 2007, he took his place in the first team.
In August 2008, he was loaned to the Finnish Premier Division
and FC Honka
. Honka used its option for a permanent move after the season. Savage's contract runs out after 2013 season. He mostly play as a right winger but can also operate on left wing or as a striker. Savage is an exciting player to watch and his main strength is beating defenders with pace and skill.
GPA
KPV
FC Honka
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
) currently playing for FC Honka
FC Honka
FC Honka is a Finnish football club, based in Tapiola, Espoo. It was promoted into the Finnish premier division , for the first time in its history, at the end of the 2005 season. The club's manager is Mika Lehkosuo, and it plays its home matches at Tapiolan urheilupuisto...
in the Finnish
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
Veikkausliiga
Veikkausliiga
Veikkausliiga is the premier division of Finnish football, comprising the top 12 clubs of the country. Veikkausliiga is currently ranked as the 28th best league in Europe. Its main sponsor is the Finnish national betting agency Veikkaus, hence the league's name...
, a.k.a. the Finnish Premier Division.
Football career
Savage started playing football on the streets of BanjulBanjul
-Transport:Ferries sail from Banjul to Barra. The city is served by the Banjul International Airport. Banjul is on the Trans–West African Coastal Highway connecting it to Dakar and Bissau, and will eventually provide a paved highway link to 11 other nations of ECOWAS.Banjul International Airport...
as a boy. In his school, Saint Mary's, he became a star player. After graduation from the secondary school, he played for Warriors FC and Rico FC. In 2003 he signed with Gambia Ports Authority F.C.
Gambia Ports Authority F.C.
Gambia Ports Authority Football Club" is a Gambian football club based in Banjul and sponsored by the Gambia Ports Authority. They play in the top division in Gambian football, the Gambian Championnat National D1.-Achievements:...
In the 2003/2004 season, he was the best goal scorer in the league with GPA F.C.
Gambia Ports Authority F.C.
Gambia Ports Authority Football Club" is a Gambian football club based in Banjul and sponsored by the Gambia Ports Authority. They play in the top division in Gambian football, the Gambian Championnat National D1.-Achievements:...
.
In 2006, he signed with Finnish
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
second tier club KPV
Kokkolan Palloveikot
KPV is a Finnish football club, based in Kokkola. It currently plays in the Finnish First Division . The club's manager is Jarmo Korhonen, and it plays its home matches at Kokkolan keskuskenttä....
. In his first season he mostly played with KPV's reserve team, but in 2007, he took his place in the first team.
In August 2008, he was loaned to the Finnish Premier Division
Veikkausliiga
Veikkausliiga is the premier division of Finnish football, comprising the top 12 clubs of the country. Veikkausliiga is currently ranked as the 28th best league in Europe. Its main sponsor is the Finnish national betting agency Veikkaus, hence the league's name...
and FC Honka
FC Honka
FC Honka is a Finnish football club, based in Tapiola, Espoo. It was promoted into the Finnish premier division , for the first time in its history, at the end of the 2005 season. The club's manager is Mika Lehkosuo, and it plays its home matches at Tapiolan urheilupuisto...
. Honka used its option for a permanent move after the season. Savage's contract runs out after 2013 season. He mostly play as a right winger but can also operate on left wing or as a striker. Savage is an exciting player to watch and his main strength is beating defenders with pace and skill.
International career
In June 2008, Savage debuted in Gambia's national team in a World Cup qualification match against Liberia. He has also played in Gambia's youth national teams.Career honours/achievements
GPAGambia Ports Authority F.C.
Gambia Ports Authority Football Club" is a Gambian football club based in Banjul and sponsored by the Gambia Ports Authority. They play in the top division in Gambian football, the Gambian Championnat National D1.-Achievements:...
- Top scorer in the league: 2003/2004
KPVKokkolan Palloveikot
KPV is a Finnish football club, based in Kokkola. It currently plays in the Finnish First Division . The club's manager is Jarmo Korhonen, and it plays its home matches at Kokkolan keskuskenttä....
- Finnish CupFinnish CupThe Finnish Cup is Finland's main national cup competition in football.This yearly competition is open for member clubs of the FA of Finland. Finnish Cup has been played since 1955.Finnish Cup winner qualifies to UEFA Europa League...
- Runner Up: 2006
FC HonkaFC Honka
FC Honka is a Finnish football club, based in Tapiola, Espoo. It was promoted into the Finnish premier division , for the first time in its history, at the end of the 2005 season. The club's manager is Mika Lehkosuo, and it plays its home matches at Tapiolan urheilupuisto...
- VeikkausliigaVeikkausliigaVeikkausliiga is the premier division of Finnish football, comprising the top 12 clubs of the country. Veikkausliiga is currently ranked as the 28th best league in Europe. Its main sponsor is the Finnish national betting agency Veikkaus, hence the league's name...
- Runner Up: 2008, 2009
- Finnish League CupFinnish League CupThe Finnish League Cup is a knock-out football competition contested annually during pre-season in winter by teams from Veikkausliiga.-Finnish League Cup finals:...
- 2010, 2011
- Finnish League Cup Top Scorer
- 2011 (7 goals in 8 games)