Chiekh Thiam

Chiekh Mbeye Thiam (born 16 November 2001) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Avro.

Career Thiam was born in Italy and is of Senegalese descent. He signed for Northern Premier League Division One North West side Mossley at the start of the 2019–20 season having impressed during pre-season. He then attended The Manchester College where he completed the Football Scholarship Programme, having been influenced by Carlos Mendes Gomes who had previously played football for the college and subsequently signed for Football League side Morecambe. Alongside studying at the college, he also played for North West Counties Football League side Stockport Town, where he was named Manager Player of the Season for 2019–20. He made his professional debut for Fleetwood on 5 October 2021 in the 3–1 win over Barrow in the EFL Trophy. He moved to Warrington Rylands 1906 in October of the same year.

In August 2024, Thiam agreed to return to Avro having ended the previous campaign with the club.

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