T-Boy Fayia

Saah Tboy "T-Boy" Fayia (born February 1, 2001) is a Canadian soccer player who plays as a defender for FC Edmonton.

T-Boy Fayia
Personal information
Full name Saah Tboy Fayia
Date of birth (2001-02-01) February 1, 2001
Place of birth Monrovia, Liberia
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
 FC Edmonton
Number 19
Youth career
Edmonton Strikers SC
Sherwood Park SA
2015–2019 Vancouver Whitecaps FC
2019–2021 FC Edmonton
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– FC Edmonton 10 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of November 6, 2021

Early life

Fayia was born in Monrovia, Liberia, but grew up in Edmonton, Alberta.[1] Fayia began playing youth soccer at age five with Edmonton Strikers SC.[2] Afterwards, he played for Sherwood Park SA.[1] In August 2015, he joined the Vancouver Whitecaps Residency program.[3] In 2019, he moved to the academy system of FC Edmonton.[4]

Club career

In June 2021, Canadian Premier League club FC Edmonton announced they had signed Fayia to a contract.[5] 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.[6] In February 2022, Edmonton announced Fayia would be returning to the club ahead of the 2022 CPL season.[7]

International career

In 2015 and 2016, Fayia participated in U-15 identification camps for Canada.[3]

Personal life

Fayia is the cousin of former FC Edmonton player Hanson Boakai.[8]

Career statistics
As of October 27, 2021[9]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Playoffs Domestic Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
FC Edmonton 2021 Canadian Premier League 100—10—110
Career total 100000010110

References
  1. "FC Edmonton Signs Fayia for 2021 Season". Our Sports Central. June 24, 2021.
  2. "Saah Tboy Fayia Canada profile". Canadian Soccer Association.
  3. "T-Boy Fayia Whitecaps profile". Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  4. Jipoh, Emmanuel Wise (June 8, 2019). "Liberian Striker Saah Tboy Fayia discover in the US". Liberian Sports International. Facebook.
  5. "FC Edmonton signs local defender T-Boy Fayia". Canadian Premier League. June 24, 2021.
  6. Thompson, Marty (December 23, 2021). "T-Boy Fayia making an impact for hometown FC Edmonton: The Next Gen Presented by Jones DesLauriers". Canadian Premier League.
  7. "FC Edmonton Announces Return of T-Boy Fayia & Darlington Murasiranwa". FC Edmonton. February 9, 2022.
  8. Jacques, John (June 24, 2021). "FC Edmonton Recruits Academy Grad T-Boy Fayia". Northern Tribune.
  9. T-Boy Fayia at Soccerway
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