Adama Sidibeh
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 25 June 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | The Gambia | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Stockport County | ||
| Number | 29 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Soccer Boys Football Academy | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Marimoo | |||
| Gambia Ports Authority | |||
| 2022 | AFC Blackpool | 2 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Cheadle Heath Nomads | 19 | (20) |
| 2023–2024 | Warrington Rylands 1906 | 26 | (15) |
| 2024–2026 | St. Johnstone | 65 | (14) |
| 2026– | Stockport County | 7 | (2) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2024– | Gambia | 9 | (7) |
|
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 28 February 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 14 October 2025 | |||
Adama Sidibeh (born 25 June 1998) is a Gambian professional footballer who plays as a striker for EFL League One club Stockport County.
Club career
Early career
Sidibeh began his football career in his native Gambia, playing for Marimoo and Gambia Ports Authority prior to his move to England in 2022 to reunite with his family.[1]
In October 2022, Sidibeh joined North West Counties League Division One North club AFC Blackpool.[2] After a short spell with the club, he joined Cheadle Heath Nomads in December 2022.[3]
On 11 July 2023, Sidibeh signed with Warrington Rylands 1906, scoring 16 goals in 30 appearances.[4]
St Johnstone
On 1 February 2024, Sidibeh signed his first full-time deal with Scottish club, St Johnstone.[5] He made his debut for the club on 3 February 2024, in a 1–0 win against Ross County.[6] He scored his first goal for the club on 30 March 2024, in a 2–1 defeat to Dundee.[7]
Stockport County
On 27 January 2026, Sidibeh joined League One club Stockport County on a two-and-a-half year deal for an undisclosed fee.[8] He made his debut for the club on 27 January 2026, in a 2–1 win against Blackpool.[9] He scored his first goals for the club on 10 February 2026, netting twice in a 4–0 win against Port Vale in the EFL Trophy.[10]
International career
Sidibeh made his international debut for Gambia in a 5–1 win against Seychelles in June 2024, scoring in the 78th minute.[11]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 10 February 2026
| Club | Season | League | National Cup[a] | League Cup[b] | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Warrington Rylands 1906 | 2023–24[12] | Northern Premier League | 26 | 15 | 3 | 1 | — | 1[c] | 0 | 30 | 16 | |
| St Johnstone | 2023–24[13] | Scottish Premiership | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 15 | 5 | |
| 2024–25[14] | Scottish Premiership | 31 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | — | 39 | 6 | ||
| 2025–26[15] | Scottish Championship | 19 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1[d] | 0 | 26 | 7 | |
| Total | 65 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 80 | 18 | ||
| Stockport County | 2025–26[15] | League One | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[e] | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Career total | 94 | 29 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 114 | 36 | ||
- ^ Includes FA Cup, Scottish Cup
- ^ Includes EFL Cup, Scottish League Cup
- ^ Appearances in FA Trophy
- ^ Appearances in Scottish Challenge Cup
- ^ Appearances in EFL Trophy
International
- Scores and results list Gambia's goal tally first.
| No | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 June 2024 | Berkane Municipal Stadium, Berkane, Morocco | Seychelles | 5–1 | 5–1 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 2 | 6 June 2025 | Marrakesh Stadium, Marrakesh, Morocco | Equatorial Guinea | 1–0 | 2–1 | Friendly |
| 3 | 2–0 | |||||
| 4 | 10 October 2025 | Moi International Sports Centre, Nairobi, Kenya | Gabon | 2–2 | 3–4 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 5 | 3–2 | |||||
| 6 | 14 October 2025 | Côte d'Or National Sports Complex, Saint Pierre, Mauritius | Seychelles | 1–0 | 7–0 | |
| 7 | 3–0 |
References
- ^ "Getting to know Adama Sidibeh". www.perthstjohnstonefc.co.uk. 16 February 2024. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ^ @AFCBlackpool (8 October 2022). "📝 TEAM NEWS: 🍊 Fraser Poole comes into the centre of defence alongside Kyle Higham. 🍊 Tom Shuttleworth starts at right back. 🍊 New Signing Adama Sidibeh starts up front. #upthemechs" (Tweet). Retrieved 13 August 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ @CheadleNomads (21 December 2022). "We are delighted to announce the signing of forward Adama Sidibeh from @AFCBlackpool. Adama is another player who has previously played for manager Rory Fallon. Welcome to the club Adama! #WeAreNomads" (Tweet). Retrieved 13 August 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Warrington Rylands' newest signing makes an immediate impression". Warrington Guardian. 11 July 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
- ^ "Warrington Rylands' newest signing makes an immediate impression". Warrington Guardian. 11 July 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
- ^ "Ross County 0–1 St Johnstone". ESPN. 3 February 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
- ^ "St Johnstone 1–2 Dundee". BBC Sport. 30 March 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
- ^ "Gambia international Sidibeh added to the forward line". www.stockportcounty.com. 27 January 2026. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
- ^ "Blackpool 1–2 Stockport County". BBC Sport. 27 January 2026. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
- ^ "Port Vale 0–4 Stockport County". BBC Sport. 10 February 2026. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ "Gambia vs Seychelles: CAF World Cup Qualifiers - BBC Sport". BBC Sport. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
- ^ "Warrington Rylands – Appearances – Adama Sidibeh". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
- ^ "Games played by Adama Sidibeh in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
- ^ "Games played by Adama Sidibeh in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
- ^ a b "Games played by Adama Sidibeh in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
External links
- Adama Sidibeh at Soccerbase
- Adama Sidibeh at St. Johnstone