mack Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Alusine Fofanah Date Of Birth: 21/11/97 Nation: Australia Birthplace: Freetown, Sierra Leone Squad Number: 31 Position: Attacking Midfield Secondary Positions: Joined Wanderers: 13/10/13 Contract Details: Youth League contract for season 2013/14. Signed 2 year first team contract 20/5/14. Contract Finish: 2015/16 Previous Club: Bankstown Berries Wanderers Debut: 19 January 2014 vs Adelaide United Wanderers A-League Appearances: 5 Wanderers A-League Goals: 0 Wanderers ACL Appearances: 0 Wanderers ACL Goals: 0 Wanderers FFA Cup Appearances: 1 Wanderers FFA Cup Goals: 0 Wanderers Club World Cup Appearances: 1 Wanderers Club World Cup Goals: 0 Wanderers Total Appearances: 7 Wanderers Total Goals: 0 Yearly Appearances & Goals: 2013/14: 1 (0), 2014/15: 6 (0), 2015/16: 0 (0) International Team: TBD International Caps: 0 International Goals: 0 Individual Awards: Team Honours: Highlight: Highlight: Highlight: Description: Fofanah was born in Sierra Leone and at a young age immigrated with his parents to Australia. At the age of 14, Fofanah had a successful trial with Manchester City, scoring six goals in two matches with the under-18 squad. However, due to difficulties with passports and visas he did not join the club. After joining the Bankstown Berries he was subsequently picked up for the Wanderers National Youth League squad. He impressed the club enough to earn his first professional contract as a Wanderers first team player on 20/5/14. View full record Link to comment
Peaches Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I see you only have room for 3 highlights. I think this kid will have many more in his career. A special talent. Link to comment
Lmc Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Started a bit shakily. But probably just nerves. You could really see him grow in confidence with every second. It was a pretty dirty tackle that injured him before he came off. Didn't seem too bad an injury though. Link to comment
NickosCPC Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Agree. He started off full of nerves but as the game went on, he was one of our best. Very confident, quick and skillful player. Left footed too! Link to comment
WestGrub Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Once this kid stregthens up look out. Between him & Alessi we have uncovered two real gems. Balkanite 1 Link to comment
Wanderer74 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Oh it is coming up Milhouse Once this kid stregthens up look out. Between him & Alessi we have uncovered two real gems. Link to comment
Malone Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Freetown.One of the most dangerous countries in the world.Seems legit. theguyyouwishyouwere 1 Link to comment
blurbel Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Was impressive to watch live once his nerves settled. Had a few moments of brilliance but can't help feel that he got outmuscled a little occasionally in that midfield. Once he bulks up a little, he should do real well for us. Expecting big things from the kid theguyyouwishyouwere 1 Link to comment
Nnnnnathan12 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 I think I saw this kid play for metro west in the U14 state titles in wagga wagga a few years ago, it was probably before his man city trial, he had so much speed and looked really comfortable on the ball back then playing against kids his own age. Link to comment
wanderersfanatic Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Kid got signed today! Tranquilo, Neverbloom and 102megan 3 Link to comment
BloodyIrishman Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Kid got signed today! Please explain? Link to comment
wanderersfanatic Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 He posted on his Instragram account he got signed. Link to comment
mack Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 First team or youth extension? Link to comment
wanderersfanatic Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I'm pretty sure first team. He is holding a WSW jersey with an NRMA sponsor, so it must be first team. His post quotes "Signing my first professional contract with Western Sydney Wanderers today" Burgerman, Burztur, Neverbloom and 3 others 6 Link to comment
BloodyIrishman Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I'm pretty sure first team. He is holding a WSW jersey with an NRMA sponsor, so it must be first team. His post quotes "Signing my first professional contract with Western Sydney Wanderers today" Good to see some fresh talent. Prydzopolis 1 Link to comment
JamCal Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 If he signed a first team contract he has to be registered... Oh oh. Prydzopolis 1 Link to comment
mack Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 Just randomly taking photos out in the park. Someone at WSW really needs to get with the modern "Photo of player at desk signing contract" style. Also this quote from "New Girl" applies in this situation: "I like your hat. I like how it's not a team or a logo; it's just blue." (in this case, black). shakeyourface, Prydzopolis and Lookers 3 Link to comment
JamCal Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Look I know this might not be in good taste and I hope the dude doesn't read the forum.... But that photographer has a seriously creepy vibe about him... Prydzopolis 1 Link to comment
shakeyourface Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Someone at WSW really needs to get with the modern "Photo of player at desk signing contract" style. Yes!! So much this!! I asked the same question after we re-signed Spiranovic for 2 seasons!! mack and Prydzopolis 2 Link to comment
Kizza Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Great news. Two down, many to go. Prydzopolis 1 Link to comment
spectacular291 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Fantastic to see our youth players getting the chance now it's on them to prove it!! Prydzopolis 1 Link to comment
GD07 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Ooh ah Fofanah, say ooh ah Fofanah. Link to comment
dmixtaaa Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Look I know this might not be in good taste and I hope the dude doesn't read the forum.... But that photographer has a seriously creepy vibe about him... Have you ever seen some one holding a camera which doesn't look creepy?.....nah me neither.... Link to comment
WSWanderer Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Saw him on the train today coming back from the City, he got off at Merrylands. Link to comment
teddies Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Saw him on the train today coming back from the City, he got off at Merrylands. Cornerstone, Carns, DinoPresinger and 3 others 6 Link to comment
TehSmileyBandit Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Saw him on the train today coming back from the City, he got off at Merrylands. Is that Balkanite? theguyyouwishyouwere, 102megan and mack 3 Link to comment
Carns Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Can anyone enlighten me on how to pronounce Fofanah's first name?A-LU-SI-NE? A-LU-SINE? Something else entirely? Link to comment
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