Jamal Thiaré
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Thiaré with Columbus Crew in 2026 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jamal Thiaré | ||
| Date of birth | 31 March 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Kaolack, Senegal | ||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Columbus Crew | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2009 | ASC Saloum | ||
| 2011–2013 | CNEPS Excellence | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| ASC Saloum | |||
| 2013–2015 | Charleroi | 15 | (1) |
| 2014–2015 | → Avranches (loan) | 7 | (1) |
| 2015–2018 | Avranches | 63 | (24) |
| 2016–2017 | Avranches B | 4 | (3) |
| 2018–2019 | Le Havre B | 3 | (1) |
| 2018–2023 | Le Havre | 121 | (25) |
| 2023–2025 | Atlanta United | 56 | (11) |
| 2026– | Columbus Crew | 15 | (2) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 10:41, 4 October 2026 (UTC) | |||
Jamal Thiaré (born 31 March 1993) is a Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a striker for Major League Soccer club Columbus Crew.[1]
Early life and career
[edit]After beginning to play football in his neighborhood, Jamal Thiaré joined ASC Saloum and made "a few appearances" in Senegal’s first division.[2] He had a trial with Toulouse FC at age 17 and was close to signing a professional contract, but complications related to the Senegalese national team prevented the move, leaving him without competitive football for nearly two years. He eventually returned to the game through youth team CNEPS Excellence, and his performances there led to trials across Europe, including in Belgium, Switzerland, and Portugal, before he secured a loan move to Belgian club Royal Charleroi in January 2013.[2][3][4] He made his debut for the club on 6 April against OH Leuven, drawing a penalty for his club.[5] He scored his only goal for the club on 5 May, a 2–1 defeat in the play-off II to KV Mechelen.[6] He was transferred permanently to Charleroi on 14 May 2013 on a three-year deal, with an additional two year option.[4] After making 13 appearances in all competitions during his first full season with the club, Thiaré requested a loan move in order to get playing time.[2] He was loaned to newly promoted French third tier side US Avranches for the 2014–15 season.[7][8] Hampered by a sports hernia, Thiaré appeared in just seven matches in his first season in France.[9][10] At the conclusion of the season, he was purchased by the French side.[11] After several seasons with limited appearances for the club due to injury,[11] he enjoyed a breakout campaign in the 2017–18 season, scoring 14 league goals and winning the Championnat National Golden Boot.[12]
Le Havre AC
[edit]On 25 May 2018, Thiaré moved to Ligue 2 side Le Havre AC.[13][14] During Thiaré's first season in Ligue 2, he was used mainly as a second-half substitute in league play, and was a starter during the cup competitions.[15] He netted a brace in the first round of the Coup de la Ligue against Bourg Péronnas.[16] He netted a further two braces in the seventh and eight rounds of the Coupe de France.[15] During the 2019–20 season, he formed a prolific strike partnership with Tino Kadewere, recording eight goals and one assist before the season was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[17] He scored eight league goals in the 2020–21 season, most notably scoring a brace against Guingamp.[18] During the 2021–22 campaign, his season was disrupted by a serious knee injury.[19][20]
References
[edit]- ↑ ColumbusCrew.com. "Columbus Crew acquire forward Jamal Thiaré from Atlanta United FC | Columbus Crew". ColumbusCrew.com. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Jamal Thiaré : 'Ma progression doit passer par Le Havre' (exclu Madein)". MadeinFoot.com (in French). 6 December 2019. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ↑ "Jamal Thiaré : "Charleroi m'offre une superbe chance."". RCSC - Sporting de Charleroi (in Belgian French). Retrieved 7 March 2026.
- 1 2 "Jamal Thiaré transféré à titre définitif". RCSC - Sporting de Charleroi (in Belgian French). Retrieved 7 March 2026.
- ↑ "Jamal Thiaré : "Je pense pouvoir être satisfait de ma "première"."". RCSC - Sporting de Charleroi (in Belgian French). Retrieved 7 March 2026.
- ↑ "Jamal Thiaré : "Inscrire son premier but en D1 est une immense fierté."". RCSC - Sporting de Charleroi (in Belgian French). Retrieved 7 March 2026.
- ↑ "Thiaré en prêt à l' US Avranches". RCSC - Sporting de Charleroi (in Belgian French). Retrieved 7 March 2026.
- ↑ "L'US Avranches fait son entrée dans la cour des grands". France 3 Normandie (in French). 8 August 2014. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
- ↑ "Jamal Thiaré, le petit Bolt de l'US Avranches". Ouest-France.fr (in French). 5 October 2015. Archived from the original on 7 March 2026. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
- ↑ https://www.ouest-france.fr/normandie/manche/jamal-thiare-l-atout-surprise-d-avranches-4592043
- 1 2 https://www.ouest-france.fr/pays-de-la-loire/mayenne/jamal-thiare-l-homme-de-verre-devenu-fer-de-lance-5641737
- ↑ "Columbus Crew acquire forward Jamal Thiaré from Atlanta United FC". ColumbusCrew.com. 2 February 2026. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
- ↑ Queneutte, Bertrand (10 May 2018). "Ligue 2 : le Havre AC enrôle Jamal Thiaré, actuel meilleur buteur du National". ici.fr (in French). Archived from the original on 8 July 2026. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
- ↑ "Jamal Thiaré (Avranches) s'est engagé avec Le Havre". L'Équipe (in French). Retrieved 8 July 2026.
- 1 2 "2018-2019 Jamal Thiaré Match Logs". FBref.com. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
- ↑ "Le Havre vs. Bourg Péronnas Match Report – Tuesday August 14, 2018". FBref.com. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
- ↑ "2019-2020 Jamal Thiaré Match Logs". FBref.com. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
- ↑ "2020-2021 Jamal Thiaré Match Logs". FBref.com. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
- ↑ "Le Havre vs. Niort Match Report – Saturday August 21, 2021". FBref.com. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
- ↑ "Le Havre : rechute pour Jamal Thiaré après sa blessure au genou". L'Équipe (in French). Retrieved 8 July 2026.
External links
[edit]- Jamal Thiaré at Soccerway.com
- Jamal Thiaré at FBref.com
- Jamal Thiaré at Kicker (in German)
- Jamal Thiaré at Major League Soccer
- 1993 births
- Living people
- People from Kaolack
- Sportspeople from Kaolack region
- Men's association football forwards
- Senegalese men's footballers
- Belgian Pro League players
- Ligue 3 players
- Championnat National 2 players
- Championnat National 1 players
- Ligue 2 players
- RSC Anderlecht players
- Royal Charleroi SC players
- US Avranches players
- Le Havre AC players
- Atlanta United FC players
- Columbus Crew players
- Senegalese expatriate men's footballers
- Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium
- Expatriate men's footballers in France
- Senegalese expatriate sportspeople in Belgium
- Senegalese expatriate sportspeople in France
- Major League Soccer players
- 21st-century Senegalese sportsmen