Omar Gaye

Omar Gaye (born 18 September 1998) is a Gambian professional footballer who plays as a left back for Maccabi Netanya and the Gambia national team.

Orphaned at the age of 11, Gaye played football in Europe to support his two siblings. Gaye arrived to Italy as a migrant in 2016. After arriving to Italy, Gaye started playing football for Afro Napoli.

From Afro Napoli, Gaye moved to Juve Stabia in August 2017. He had stints at the Italian clubs Viareggio, and Nola before moving to Finland with Kajaani. He transferred to Milsami Orhei in Moldova shortly after for the 2020–21 season. Gaye made his professional debut with Milsami Orhei in a 3–0 Moldovan National Division win over Speranța Nisporeni on 13 July 2020.

Gaye debuted for the Gambia in a 1–0 friendly win over Togo on 8 June 2021.