T-Boy Fayia
Quick Facts
Biography
Saah Tboy "T-Boy" Fayia (born February 1, 2001) is a Liberian footballer who plays as a defender.
Early life
Fayia was born in Monrovia, Liberia, but grew up in Edmonton, Alberta. Fayia began playing youth soccer at age five with Edmonton Strikers SC. Afterwards, he played for Sherwood Park SA. In August 2015, he joined the Vancouver Whitecaps Residency program. In 2019, he moved to the academy system of FC Edmonton.
Club career
In June 2021, Canadian Premier League club FC Edmonton announced they had signed Fayia to a contract. He made his professional debut on August 3 against Cavalry FC. In October 2021, he earned league Team of the Week honours, after a standout performance in a match against Cavalry FC, in which he earned an assist. In February 2022, Edmonton announced Fayia would be returning to the club ahead of the 2022 CPL season.
In 2023, he joined Edmonton BTB SC, who played in the 2023 League1 Alberta Exhibition Series.
International career
In 2015 and 2016, Fayia participated in U-15 identification camps for Canada.
Personal life
Fayia is the cousin of former FC Edmonton player Hanson Boakai.
Career statistics
- As of October 8, 2022
Club | Season | League | Playoffs | Domestic Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
FC Edmonton | 2021 | Canadian Premier League | 10 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | — | 11 | 0 | ||
2022 | 22 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | — | 34 | 0 | ||||
Career total | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 29 | 0 |