22 Facts About Mustapha Dumbuya

Mustapha Sima Michael Dumbuya was born on 7 August 1987 and is a Sierra Leonean former professional footballer who played as a defender.

Mustapha Dumbuya's father remained in Sierra Leone and, according to Mustapha Dumbuya in 2012, works for Sierra Leone's armed forces.

Mustapha Dumbuya joined Doncaster Rovers in August 2009 from Potters Bar Town.

Mustapha Dumbuya had trials and trained with Grays Athletic, Gillingham, Hereford United before joining Doncaster.

Mustapha Dumbuya was signed by Sean O'Driscoll and played 3 games in his first season.

On 6 January 2012, Mustapha Dumbuya signed on loan to Crystal Palace, on a one-month deal.

Mustapha Dumbuya received the No 41 jersey, and made his debut on the following day, against Derby County.

Mustapha Dumbuya only made one more appearance against Blackpool before returning to Doncaster.

In June 2012 it was announced that Mustapha Dumbuya joined Portsmouth on trial.

Mustapha Dumbuya was one of over twenty other footballers who were on trial with the club.

Mustapha Dumbuya took part in the two matches played out there.

Back in England, Mustapha Dumbuya played in a further three pre-season matches in wins against Bolton at Fratton Park and two matches away from home against Aldershot Town and AFC Wimbledon.

Mustapha Dumbuya made his debut on 2 February 2013, against Swindon Town.

On 2 July 2013, Mustapha Dumbuya agreed a two-year contract with Notts County.

Mustapha Dumbuya made 52 appearances for the side across 3 seasons.

Mustapha Dumbuya signed for Scottish Premiership team Partick Thistle on 2 September 2015, on a one-year contract.

On 15 December 2015, Mustapha Dumbuya signed a new two-year contract extension, which will keep him with Partick Thistle until 2018.

Mustapha Dumbuya had won the club's Player of The Month award earlier that day.

Mustapha Dumbuya signed for Falkirk in November 2018 but left the club a month later without making an appearance.

Mustapha Dumbuya signed with Phoenix Rising FC on 10 January 2019.

On 20 December 2019 Mustapha Dumbuya signed with the Tampa Bay Rowdies, in USL Championship.

Mustapha Dumbuya was called up to the Sierra Leone squad for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualification match against Sao Tome and Principe, however a mix up with tickets meant it was too late for him to join up with the squad.