Alieu Fadera (born 3 November 2001) is a Gambian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Serie A club Como.
Club career
Pohronie
Fadera's arrival at Slovak Fortuna Liga club FK Pohronie was announced on the club's website on 6 March 2020. His debut was delayed due to the league's postponement, caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
He became Pohronie's top scorer in the 2020–21 season, tied with James Weir with 5 goals each.
Zulte Waregem
On 3 August 2021, it was announced that Fadera had signed a four-year contract with Zulte Waregem. He was praised for his athleticism and physicality, as well as versatility in the offence.
Fadera and Zulte were relegated at the end of the 2022–23 season, with league runners-up Racing Genk signing him later in the summer.
Como
On 14 August 2024, Fadera signed a four-year contract with Como in Italy.
International career
In March 2021, Fadera received a nomination to the Gambian national team for two African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Angola and DR Congo. In line with FIFA regulations, Pohronie decided not to release Fadera for international fixtures due to concerns over COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent quarantine requirements those would rule Fadera out of important relegation group fixtures.
Fadera was selected to represent Gambia at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. He appeared in the opening 3–0 defeat versus Senegal, coming on as a substitute for Ibou Touray in the second half.
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 8 March 2025
International
- As of match played 14 October 2024
Personal life
Per his social media communication, Fadera adheres to Islam. Born in Fajara, The Gambia.
Honours
Gambia U20
- WAFU U20 Championship: 2019
References
External links
- Alieu Fadera at Soccerway.com
- Alieu Fadera at WorldFootball.net
- Alieu Fadera at Soccerbase.com
- Alieu Fadera at National-Football-Teams.com
- Alieu Fadera at kicker (in German)
- Alieu Fadera at FBref.com
- Alieu Fadera at L'Équipe (in French)
- FK Pohronie official club profile
- Futbalnet profile
