Lamin Jawneh

Lamin Bunja Jawneh (born 31 October 1995) is a Gambian footballer who plays as a left-winger for New York Cosmos in the USL League One.

Career Early career Born in Banjul, The Gambia, Jawneh began his career in the United States lower-leagues with NPSL sides Inter Nashville and SGFC Eagles Maryland, before moving to Greek side Ialysos following a trial with the club.

Atlanta United 2 On 23 January 2020, Jawneh signed with USL Championship side Atlanta United 2. The left-winger made his debut for the club on 8 March 2020, coming on in the second half in a 1–0 loss to Charleston Battery. He would make 11 appearances for the Atlanta side.

Moca FC For the 2021 season, Jawneh signed with Moca FC of Liga Dominicana de Fútbol. On 9 June 2021, Jawneh scored for Moca in a 4-0 victory over Delfines del Este FC. On 11 July 2021, Jawneh scored his clubs second goal in a 5-1 victory over Atlántico FC. On 25 September 2021, he recorded a goal and an assist in a 2–0 home win against Universidad O&M FC. He ended his season with 25 appearances and 4 goals.

Phoenix Rising On 22 June 2022, Jawneh signed with Phoenix Rising FC on a 25-day contract. On 14 July, Jawneh's contract was extended through the end of the 2022 season. On 21 October, Phoenix Rising announced they had declined the 2023 contract option for Jawneh.

Apotheos FC Jawneh joined Atlanta club Apotheos FC for the 2023 National Premier Soccer League season. He helped the club win the Southeast Conference regular season title. On 12 July 2023 he helped the club reach the conference final after scoring two goals in a 4-1 victory over Charlottetowne Hops FC. On 15 July 2023 he scored an 85th minute equalizer in the conference final, helping his club overcome a 2-0 deficit and eventually force extra time against Georgia Revolution FC, a match Apotheos would win 4-3.

Georgia Lions On 11 April 2024, Jawneh joined Georgia Lions FC (also known as Georgia FC) of the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA). On 22 June 2024, he scored for Georgia, a pk goal in a 2–1 loss to Maryland Bobcats FC. He appeared in 9 games, logging 810 minutes and recorded 1 goal and 1 assist.

Texoma FC Jawneh joined USL League One side Texoma FC on 13 February 2025, ahead of the club's inaugural season. On 28 June 2025, Jawneh scored his first goal for the club in a 5–4 loss to his former club Phoenix Rising FC in a USL Cup match. On 20 August 2025, he scored his first league goal for Texoma in a 3–3 draw with AV Alta. Jawneh appeared in 31 matches for Texoma, scoring 2 goals and providing 5 assists, playing primarily as a winger or fullback.

New York Cosmos Jawneh signed with USL League One side New York Cosmos on 14 May 2026. Jawneh scored his first goal with Cosmos on 19 August 2026, opening the scoring in a 2-0 victory over Corpus Christi FC.

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