Njogu Demba-Nyrén (born 26 June 1979) is a Gambian professional football coach and former player who is a staff member at Swedish Division 3 club Eskilstuna City. He has represented the Gambia at full international level. During his career, he has played in Sweden, Greece, Bulgaria, Denmark, Norway, and England.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 26 June 1979 | ||
| Place of birth | Bakau, The Gambia | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Eskilstuna City (member of staff) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Slätta SK | |||
| 1988–1999 | Falu BS | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1998–1999 | Falu BS | 31 | (23) |
| 2000–2001 | Häcken | 29 | (6) |
| 2001–2002 | PAS Giannina | 15 | (8) |
| 2002–2003 | Aris | 22 | (12) |
| 2003 | Levski Sofia | 10 | (2) |
| 2003–2005 | Panathinaikos | 9 | (0) |
| 2005 | → Kerkyra (loan) | 7 | (1) |
| 2005–2007 | Esbjerg fB | 61 | (21) |
| 2007–2008 | Brann | 16 | (3) |
| 2009–2011 | OB | 53 | (12) |
| 2011 | Notts County | 12 | (1) |
| 2011–2012 | Esbjerg fB | 23 | (2) |
| 2013 | IK Brage | 10 | (0) |
| 2013 | Dalkurd FF | 7 | (3) |
| 2014 | Falu FK | 19 | (7) |
| 2015 | Dalhem IF | 9 | (5) |
| 2016–2018 | Bullermyrens IK | 45 | (5) |
| 2018 | Falu BS | 6 | (2) |
| 2022 | Kvicksunds SK | 3 | (0) |
| Total | 387 | (113) | |
| International career | |||
| 2006–2011 | Gambia | 15 | (3) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2016–2018 | Bullermyrens IK (player-coach) | ||
| 2021– | Eskilstuna City (staff member) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
Demba-Nyrén arrived in Sweden as a nine-year-old and grew up playing for Falun-based clubs Slätta SK and Falu BS.[1][2] He ventured into the Allsvenskan with BK Häcken in the early 2000s, spending two seasons before turning professional with Greek club PAS Giannina.[3] His career took a significant turn when his coach moved to Aris, bringing Demba-Nyrén along, where he impressively scored 12 goals in 22 matches. Subsequent seasons were marred by injuries and a dip in form. After an unsuccessful stint in Bulgaria with Levski Sofia, he joined Greek powerhouse Panathinaikos, yet failed to make a significant impact. During his tenure at Panathinaikos, Demba-Nyrén experienced success by clinching the domestic double with the club. Additionally, he had a four-month loan spell at Kerkyra.[4]
Demba-Nyrén was brought to Denmark by Esbjerg fB in 2005, quickly establishing himself as a standout player for the team. During his two-and-a-half seasons with Esbjerg, he scored 21 goals in 61 league appearances, earning a reputation as one of the club's finest players in its history.[5] His impressive performance led to a transfer to Norwegian club Brann in the winter of 2007–08, for a reported fee of around DKK 9 million, with potential additional payments based on performance. He signed a four-year deal.[6] In January 2009, he moved to OB from Brann as part of an exchange deal, with David Nielsen moving in the opposite direction.[7] However, by February 2011, Demba-Nyrén was released from his contract with OB.[8]
On 4 March 2011, Demba-Nyrén signed for Notts County on a contract until the end of the season.[9] He scored his first and only goal of the 2010–11 season in a 3–1 defeat against Dagenham & Redbridge. On 16 May 2011 the club announced Demba-Nyrén would not be having his contract renewed.[10]
In August 2013, Njogu made the decision to join Ettan club Dalkurd FF following his departure from Superettan club IK Brage.
During 2014, Njogu played for Falu FK. On 4 June 2015, he signed a trial contract with Dalhem IF, a Division 3 club based in Gotland.[11] He showcased his talent by scoring five goals for the club in 2015,[2] which included a memorable hat-trick on 22 August 2015, leading to a 4–2 victory against Älta IF.[12]
Coaching career
In January 2016, Demba-Nyrén embarked on his coaching career, starting with Division 4 club Bullermyrens IK in Borlänge, assuming a dual role as a player-coach for the team.[1] He was dismissed in 2018.[13] He then shortly returned to playing, by joining childhood club Falu BS in September 2018.[14]
In April 2021, he joined the staff of Eskilstuna City.[15]
Honours
Panathinaikos
References
External links
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