Elage Bah Explained

Elage Bah
Fullname:Thierno Elage Bah
Birth Date:July 30, 2004
Birth Place:Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Vancouver FC
Clubnumber:24
Youthyears1:2013–2020
Youthclubs1:Ottawa St. Anthony SC
Youthyears2:2020–2021
Youthclubs2:Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Years1:2022–2023
Caps1:45
Goals1:1
Years2:2024–
Caps2:5
Goals2:1
Club-Update:June 27, 2024

Thierno Elage Bah (born July 30, 2004) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Vancouver FC in the Canadian Premier League.

Early life

Bah was born in Ottawa, Ontario.[1] He began playing youth soccer at age nine with Ottawa St. Anthony SC. In August 2020, he joined the Vancouver Whitecaps FC Academy.[2] In 2021, he regularly played with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC U-23.[3]

Club career

In March 2022, Bah signed a professional contract with Whitecaps FC 2 in MLS Next Pro.[4] On June 5, 2022, he scored his first professional goal in a 4–0 victory over the Real Monarchs.[5]

In February 2024, he signed a two-year contract with an option for 2026 with Vancouver FC of the Canadian Premier League.[6] [7] He made his debut on May 3 against Cavalry FC.[8] On June 27, 2024, he scored his first CPL goal, netting the winner in a 2-1 victory over Pacific FC.[9]

International career

In May 2022, he was named to the 60-man provisional roster for the Canada U20 team ahead of the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship,[10] although he was not named to the final squad.

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsDomestic CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Whitecaps FC 22022MLS Next Pro191–––191
2023260–––260
Total451000000451
Vancouver FC2024Canadian Premier League51–00–51
Career total502000000502

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vancouver FC add Canadian U-21 defender Elage Bah. February 20, 2024. Canadian Premier League.
  2. Web site: Elage Bah VWFC profile. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  3. Web site: Whitecaps FC 2 are back – Get to know the new squad (Part One). March 16, 2022. Away from the Numbers. Michael. McColl.
  4. Web site: WFC2 add five teenagers from Whitecaps FC BMO Academy. March 16, 2022. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  5. Web site: WFC2 begin their June home stand with 4-0 victory over Real Monarchs. June 5, 2022. Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Maxim. Fossey.
  6. Web site: Vancouver FC adds former WFC2 defender Elage Bah to 2024 roster. February 20, 2024. Vancouver FC.
  7. Web site: Vancouver FC Adds ‘Ball Of Fire’ Full-Back Elage Bah. February 20, 2024. John. Jacques. Northern Tribune.
  8. Web site: Match Analysis: Cavalry’s offence shines as they beat Vancouver FC 3-1 for 1st victory of 2024 CPL season. Alexandre. Gangué-Ruzic. May 4, 2024. Canadian Premier League.
  9. Web site: Match Analysis: Late Elage Bah goal powers Vancouver FC to fourth-straight derby win vs. Pacific FC. June 28, 2024. Canadian Premier League. Alexandre. Gangué-Ruzic.
  10. Web site: Canada Soccer's provisional list for the CONCACAF men's under-20 championship. May 18, 2022. Canadian Soccer Association.

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