Omar Janneh

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Jannehand the second or maternal family name is Susso.

Omar Janneh

Personal information
Full name	Omar Janneh Susso [1]
Date of birth	(2006-08-23) 23 August 2006 (age 19)
Place of birth	Lleida, Spain
Height	1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) [1]
Position	Forward
Team information
Current team	Lausanne-Sport
Number	78
Youth career
	Atlètic Segre
2018–2021	Espanyol
2021–2022	Granada
2022–2024	Atlético Madrid
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2024–2026	Atlético Madrid B	44	(11)
2026–	Lausanne-Sport	0	(0)
International career‡
2022	Spain U17	1	(0)
2024	Spain U18	2	(2)
2024–	Spain U19	15	(4)
Medal record Men's football Representing   Spain UEFA European Under-19 Championship Runner-up 2025 Romania
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 00:41, 16 January 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 26 June 2025

Omar Janneh Susso (born 23 August 2006) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Swiss Super League club Lausanne-Sport.

Career

As a youth player, Janneh joined the youth academy of Spanish La Liga side Atlético Madrid. He was regarded as one of the club's most important players. ^[2]

On 10 January 2026, Janneh joined Swiss Super League club Lausanne-Sport on a contract until 30 June 2030, for a reported fee of €2 million. ^{[3] [4]}

Style of play

Janneh mainly operates as a striker. He has been described as a "powerful, ambidextrous forward, with a great stride and who continually attacks spaces". ^[5]

Personal life

Janneh is a native of Lleida, Spain. He is of Gambian descent. ^[6]

Honours

Spain U19

• UEFA European Under-19 Championship runner-up: 2025 ^[7]

References

1. "FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ Squad List: Atlético De Madrid (ESP)" (PDF). FIFA. 14 June 2025. p. 4. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
2. "Omar Janneh, delantero de confianza para Fernando Torres en el filial". marca.com.
3. "Une pépite de la Roja rejoint le LS: bienvenue Omar Janneh" [A Spanish international joins Lausanne-Sport: welcome Omar Janneh] (in French). FC Lausanne-Sport. 10 January 2026. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
4. "Spanish-Gambian Forward Omar Janneh joins FC Lausanne". Gambiana. 10 January 2026. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
5. "Omar Janneh, la sorpresa del stage rojiblanco". revoluters.es.
6. "Omar Janneh, el goleador de Torres que brilla con España". as.com.
7. "Spain vs Netherlands – UEFA Under-19 Championship 2025". UEFA.com. Union of European Football Associations. Retrieved 27 June 2025.

External links

• Omar Janneh at BDFutbol
• Omar Janneh at Soccerway