Demba Savage

Club

Savage started playing football on the streets of Banjul as a boy. In his school, Saint Mary's, he became a star player. After finishing secondary school, he played for Warriors FC and Rico FC. In the 2003–04 season, he played for Gambia Ports Authority and was the GFA League First Division top scorer with 12 goals. In 2006, he signed for Finnish second tier club KPV. In his first season, he mostly played with KPV's reserve team, but in 2007, he took his place in the first team. In August 2008, he was loaned to the Finnish Premier Division side FC Honka. Honka used its option for a permanent move after the season. On 7 February 2012 the reigning Finnish champions, HJK, announced that they had signed Savage along with teammate Rasmus Schüller. Qualified for the Europa League group stages 2014 with HJK with a 5–4 aggregate victory over SK Rapid Wien. On 28 October 2015, Savage signed for Swedish Allsvenskan side BK Häcken, following HJK teammate Rasmus Schüller who had signed for BK Häcken earlier in the month. On 27 February 2017, Savage returned to HJK on a two-year contract. On 1 April 2022, Savage joined TPS on a one-year deal.

International

In June 2008, Savage debuted in Gambia's national team in a World Cup qualification match against Liberia. He has also played in Gambia's youth national teams.

Club

As of match played 19 December 2017

Individual

Veikkausliiga Best Forward: 2014