Omar Sowe
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 28 October 2000[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Serekunda, The Gambia[2] | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)[3] | ||
| Position(s) | |||
| Team information | |||
Current team | ÍBV | ||
| Number | 67 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2018–2019 | New York Red Bulls | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019 | New York Red Bulls U23 | 4 | (0) |
| 2019–2021 | New York Red Bulls II | 48 | (17) |
| 2021–2022 | New York Red Bulls | 1 | (0) |
| 2022 | → Breiðablik (loan) | 17 | (2) |
| 2023–2024 | Leiknir Reykjavík | 53 | (26) |
| 2025– | ÍBV | 6 | (2) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 23 July 2025 | |||
Omar Sowe (born 28 October 2000) is a Gambian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Besta deild karla club ÍBV.
Early career
Raised in Harrison, New Jersey, Sowe attended Harrison High School and became the school's all-time leading scorer in October 2018.[4] He finished his four year high school career with 89 goals and 67 assists, as well as being named to the NJSCAA All-State team in 2017 and 2018.[5]
Sowe began playing with the New York Red Bulls academy in 2018.[6] He also appeared for the club's USL League Two side New York Red Bulls U-23.[7]
New York Red Bulls II
Sowe signed his first professional contract with the New York Red Bulls II on 16 August 2019.[8] He made his professional debut on 24 August 2019, appearing as a 66th-minute substitute during a 5–1 victory over Swope Park Rangers.[9] On 21 September 2019, Sowe scored his first goal as a professional in a 5–3 loss against Louisville City FC.[10] On 9 September 2020, Sowe recorded scored three goals in a 6–0 victory over Philadelphia Union II.[11] Sowe finished the 2020 season leading Red Bulls II in goals with 7.[citation needed]
On 18 May 2021, Sowe scored his first goal of the season in a 2–1 victory over Loudoun United.[12]
New York Red Bulls
On 11 September 2021, Sowe made the move to the New York Red Bulls MLS roster.[13] He made his debut the same day, appearing as a 70th-minute substitute during a 1–1 draw with D.C. United.[14]
Following the 2022 season, his contract option was declined by New York.[15]
Breiðablik (loan)
On 24 March 2022, New York announced that they had loaned Sowe to Breiðablik of the Icelandic Besta-deild karla.[16] Sowe scored his first goal for the club on 7 May 2022, during a 5–1 victory over ÍA.[17]
Leiknir Reykjavík
On 29 December 2022, Sowe signed with Icelandic second division club Leiknir Reykjavík.[18]
ÍBV
On 4 November 2024, Sowe joined Besta deild karla club ÍBV, signing a two-year contract.[19]