Alieu Fadera (born 3 November 2001) is a Gambian professional footballer who plays as a winger for club Cagliari, on loan from Como, and the Gambia national team.
Club career FK Pohronie Fadera's arrival at Slovak Fortuna Liga club FK Pohronie was announced on the club's website on 6 March 2020. His debut was delayed due to the league's postponement, caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
He became Pohronie's top scorer in the 2020–21 season, tied with James Weir with 5 goals each.
Zulte Waregem and KRC Genk On 3 August 2021, it was announced that Fadera had signed a four-year contract with Belgian club Zulte Waregem. He was praised for his athleticism and physicality, as well as versatility in the offence.
Fadera and Zulte were relegated at the end of the 2022–23 season, with league runners-up KRC Genk signing him later in the summer.
Como On 14 August 2024, Fadera signed a four-year contract with Italian Serie A club Como.
Loan to Sassuolo On 28 July 2025, he was loaned to Sassuolo, with an option to buy.
International career In March 2021, Fadera received a nomination to the Gambian national team for two African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Angola and DR Congo. In line with FIFA regulations, Pohronie decided not to release Fadera for international fixtures due to concerns over COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent quarantine requirements those would rule Fadera out of important relegation group fixtures.
Fadera was selected to represent Gambia at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. He appeared in the opening 3–0 defeat versus Senegal, coming on as a substitute for Ibou Touray in the second half.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsPohronie2019–20Slovak First Football League3100——312020–21Slovak First Football League31511——3262021–22Slovak First Football League0000——00Total34611——327Zulte Waregem2021–22Belgian Pro League18020——2002022–23Belgian Pro League33652——388Total51672——588Genk2023–24Belgian Pro League2630090003532024–25Belgian Pro League2000000020Total283009000373Como2024–25Serie A28100——281Sassuolo2025–26Serie A21220——232Career total16218103900018121
International
National teamYearAppsGoalsGambia202210202330202490202531Total161
Scores and results list Gambia's goal tally first. No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 9 September 2025 Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, Kenya 1–0 2–0 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
Personal life Per his social media communication, Fadera adheres to Islam. Born in Fajara, The Gambia.
Honours Gambia U20 WAFU U20 Championship: 2019
References
External links
FK Pohronie official club profile Futbalnet profile