T-Boy Fayia
Saah Tboy "T-Boy" Fayia (born February 1, 2001) is a Canadian soccer player who currently plays for FC Edmonton.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Saah Tboy Fayia | ||
| Date of birth | February 1, 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Monrovia, Liberia | ||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | FC Edmonton | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Edmonton Strikers SC | |||
| Sherwood Park SA | |||
| 2015–2019 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | ||
| 2019–2021 | FC Edmonton | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021– | FC Edmonton | 10 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of November 6, 2021 | |||
Early life
Fayia was born in Monrovia, Liberia, but grew up in Edmonton, Alberta.[1] Fayia began playing youth soccer at age five with Edmonton Strikers SC.[2] Afterwards, he played for Sherwood Park SA.[1] In August 2015, he joined the Vancouver Whitecaps Residency program.[3] In 2019, he moved to the academy system of FC Edmonton.[4]
Career
Club
In June 2021, Canadian Premier League club FC Edmonton announced they had signed Fayia to a contract.[5] He made his professional debut on August 3 against Cavalry FC.
International
In 2015 and 2016, Fayia participated in U-15 identification camps for Canada.[3]
Personal life
Fayia is the cousin of former FC Edmonton player Hanson Boakai.[6]
Career statistics
- As of August 29, 2021[7]
| Club | Season | League | Playoffs | Domestic Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| FC Edmonton | 2021 | Canadian Premier League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | |
| Career total | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
References
- "FC Edmonton Signs Fayia for 2021 Season". Our Sports Central. June 24, 2021.
- "Saah Tboy Fayia Canada profile". Canadian Soccer Association.
- "T-Boy Fayia Whitecaps profile". Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
- Jipoh, Emmanuel Wise (June 8, 2019). "Liberian Striker Saah Tboy Fayia discover in the US". Liberian Sports International. Facebook.
- "FC Edmonton signs local defender T-Boy Fayia". Canadian Premier League. June 24, 2021.
- Jacques, John (June 24, 2021). "FC Edmonton Recruits Academy Grad T-Boy Fayia". Northern Tribune.
- T-Boy Fayia at Soccerway