Adama Sidibeh

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Adama Sidibeh
Personal information
Date of birth (1998-06-25) 25 June 1998 (age 27)
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*
YearsTeamApps(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 1 (0)
International career
2024– Gambia 9 (7)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 10:11, 28 January 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.

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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]

International career

Sidibeh made his international debut for Gambia in a 5–1 win against Seychelles in June 2024, scoring in the 78th minute. [10]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 27 January 2026
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational Cup [a] League Cup [b] OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Warrington Rylands 1906 2023–24 [11] Northern Premier League 2615311 [c] 03016
St Johnstone 2023–24 [12] Scottish Premiership 1550000155
2024–25 [13] Scottish Premiership3133152396
2025–26 [14] Scottish Championship 19610511 [d] 0267
Total651441103108018
Stockport County 2025–26 [14] League One 1000000010
Career total9229721032011134
  1. Includes FA Cup, Scottish Cup
  2. Includes EFL Cup, Scottish League Cup
  3. Appearances in FA Trophy
  4. Appearances in Scottish Challenge Cup

International

Scores and results list Gambia's goal tally first.
NoDateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
18 June 2024 Berkane Municipal Stadium, Berkane, Morocco Flag of Seychelles.svg  Seychelles 5–15–1 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
26 June 2025 Marrakesh Stadium, Marrakesh, MoroccoFlag of Equatorial Guinea.svg  Equatorial Guinea 1–02–1 Friendly
32–0
410 October 2025 Moi International Sports Centre, Nairobi, KenyaFlag of Gabon.svg  Gabon 2–23–42026 FIFA World Cup qualification
53–2
614 October 2025 Côte d'Or National Sports Complex, Saint Pierre, MauritiusFlag of Seychelles.svg  Seychelles 1–07–0
73–0

References

  1. "Getting to know Adama Sidibeh". www.perthstjohnstonefc.co.uk. 16 February 2024. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  2. @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.
  3. @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.
  4. "Warrington Rylands' newest signing makes an immediate impression". Warrington Guardian. 11 July 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
  5. "Warrington Rylands' newest signing makes an immediate impression". Warrington Guardian. 11 July 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
  6. "Ross County 0–1 St Johnstone". ESPN. 3 February 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  7. "St Johnstone 1–2 Dundee". BBC Sport. 30 March 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  8. "Gambia international Sidibeh added to the forward line". www.stockportcounty.com. 27 January 2026. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
  9. "Blackpool 1–2 Stockport County". BBC Sport. 27 January 2026. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  10. "Gambia vs Seychelles: CAF World Cup Qualifiers - BBC Sport". BBC Sport. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
  11. "Warrington Rylands – Appearances – Adama Sidibeh". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  12. "Games played by Adama Sidibeh in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  13. "Games played by Adama Sidibeh in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  14. 1 2 "Games played by Adama Sidibeh in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 January 2026.