David Sesay

David Junior Deen Sesay (born 18 September 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Crawley Town.

David Sesay
Personal information
Full name David Junior Deen Sesay[1]
Date of birth (1998-09-18) 18 September 1998
Place of birth Brent, England
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.84 m)[2]
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
 Crawley Town
Number 18
Youth career
2007–2018 Watford
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018– Crawley Town 50 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21:08, 26 January 2021 (UTC)

Club career

Early career

Born in Brent,[3] Sesay joined Watford in 2007, turning professional in June 2016.[4] On 13 April 2018, it was announced that Sesay along with numerous other graduates, were to leave Watford at the end of their contracts in June.[5]

Crawley Town

Proceeding his release, Sesay opted to join League Two club Crawley Town on a two-year deal.[6] On 4 September 2018, Sesay made his Crawley debut during their EFL Trophy group-stage tie against Tottenham Hotspur U23s, featuring for just under 20 minutes and scoring the winning penalty in the shootout.[7] He made his league debut on 29 December 2018, starting in a 0–0 draw away to Newport County.[8] At the end of the season, he was awarded Crawley Town's Young Player of the Year award.[9] In June 2020, Sesay signed a one-year contract extension with the club.[10]

International career

Born in England, Sesay is of Kenyan descent. He was called up to the Kenya national football team in March 2019,[11] although he turned down the call-up in order to help Crawley Town in their relegation battle.[12]

Career statistics
As of match played 26 January 2021
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Crawley Town 2018–19[7] League Two 18000003[lower-alpha 1]0210
2019–20[13] League Two 25020301[lower-alpha 1]0310
2020–21[14] League Two 7020102[lower-alpha 1]0120
Career total 500404060640
  1. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

References
  1. "2017/18 Premier League clubs' released lists". Premier League. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
  2. David Sesay at Soccerway. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
  3. "Football Squads - Crawley Town". Football Squads. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
  4. Bradley Hayden (7 June 2016). "Updated: Watford youngsters Ashley Charles and David Sesay sign professional contracts". Watford Observer. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
  5. "Academy: Contracts Confirmed". Watford F.C. 13 April 2018. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
  6. "Crawley Town sign defender David Sesay and midfielder Tarryn Allarakhia". BBC Sport. 1 August 2018. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
  7. "Games played by David Sesay in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
  8. "BATTLING POINT TO END THE YEAR FOR REDS". www.crawleytownfc.com. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
  9. "THE CAT GETS THE CREAM". www.crawleytownfc.com. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
  10. "Trio Remain Red". Crawley Town F.C. 1 June 2020. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  11. "Why England-based youngster has turned down Kenya call-up". Nairobi News.
  12. "Coach Migne tells Olunga challengers to step up". Citizentv.co.ke.
  13. "Games played by David Sesay in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
  14. "Games played by David Sesay in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
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