Osman Sow

{{Infobox football biography

| name = Osman Sow

| fullname = Serigne Osman Petter Sow{{cite web|title=Retained List 2017-18|url=https://www.efl.com/siteassets/efl-documents/efl-professional-retain-list--free-transfers---2017-18.pdf|publisher=English Football League|access-date=11 August 2018}}

| image =

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1990|04|22|df=yes}}

| birth_place = Stockholm, Sweden

| height = {{height|meters=1.93}}

| currentclub =

| clubnumber =

| position = Forward

| youthyears1 =

| youthclubs1 = FoC Farsta

| youthyears2 =

| youthclubs2 = Sköndals IK

| youthyears3 =

| youthclubs3 = Hammarby IF

| years1 = 2007–2010

| clubs1 = FoC Farsta

| caps1 = 22

| goals1 = 8

| years2 = 2010–2011

| clubs2 = Väsby United

| caps2 = 25

| goals2 = 12

| years3 = 2011–2013

| clubs3 = FC Dacia Chișinău

| caps3 = 20

| goals3 = 2

| years4 = 2013

| clubs4 = Syrianska FC

| caps4 = 7

| goals4 = 2

| years5 = 2013–2014

| clubs5 = Crystal Palace

| caps5 = 0

| goals5 = 0

| years6 = 2014–2016

| clubs6 = Heart of Midlothian

| caps6 = 45

| goals6 = 20

| years7 = 2016–2017

| clubs7 = Henan Jianye

| caps7 = 30

| goals7 = 4

| years8 = 2017

| clubs8 = → Emirates (loan)

| caps8 = 11

| goals8 = 3

| years9 = 2017–2019

| clubs9 = Milton Keynes Dons

| caps9 = 27

| goals9 = 3

| years10 = 2019–2020

| clubs10 = Dundee United

| caps10 = 10

| goals10 = 0

| years11 = 2019–2020

| clubs11 = → Kilmarnock (loan)

| caps11 = 8

| goals11 = 0

| years12 = 2020–2021

| clubs12 = Dundee

| caps12 = 21

| goals12 = 8

| clubs13 = Sukhothai

| caps13 = 53

| goals13 = 23

| years13 = 2021–2023

| years14 = 2023–2024

| clubs14 = Bishop’s Stortford

| caps14 = 11

| goals14 = 1

| pcupdate = 11:29, 28 February 2024 (UTC)

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Serigne Osman Petter Sow (born 22 April 1990) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a forward. He is of Senegalese descent.{{Cite web|url=http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/hearts-sow-deal-a-jaw-dropper-but-result-of-astute-business-1-4018150|title = Hearts' Sow deal a jaw-dropper but result of astute business}}

Club career

Born in Stockholm, Sweden, Sow started his youth career at FoC Farsta and Hammarby IF before returning to Farsta, where he started his professional career. In his first season back at FOC Farsta, Sow made twenty-two appearances and scored eight times.

Sow joined Väsby United on 21 December 2010.{{cite news|title=Osman Sow klar för Väsby United|url=http://www.fotbolltransfers.com/site/news/5312|publisher=Fotboll Transfers|language=sv|date=21 December 2010|access-date=13 August 2015}} In the opening game of the season, Sow scored his first Väsby United goal in a 2–0 win over IFK Luleå.{{cite news|title=Här finns guld-Garys grabb|url=http://www.dn.se/arkiv/sport/har-finns-guldgarys-grabb|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924020702/http://www.dn.se/arkiv/sport/har-finns-guldgarys-grabb|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 September 2015|publisher=Dagens Nyheter|language=sv|date=16 April 2011|access-date=13 August 2015}}

After a season at Väsby United, Sow moved abroad to FC Dacia Chişinău.{{cite news|title=Officiellt: Osman Sow klar för moldaviska FC Dacia|url=http://fotbolltransfers.com/site/news/17262|publisher=Fotboll Transfers|language=sv|date=28 February 2012|access-date=13 August 2015}} Sow had previously been linked with a move to Sturm Graz.{{cite news|title=Kienast wechselt von Sturm zur Austria|url=http://steiermark.orf.at/news/stories/2519033/|publisher=Steiermark.au|language=de|date=30 January 2012|access-date=13 August 2015}}

=Syrianska and Crystal Palace=

In May 2013, Sow transferred to Syrianska FC.[https://svenskfotboll.se/arkiv/allsvenskan/tt/2013/05/syrianska-varvar-anfallare/ Syrianska värvar anfallare — svenskfotboll.se] He made his debut in a league match against Brommapojkarna in a 1–1 draw on 18 May 2013.[https://svenskfotboll.se/allsvenskan/match/?scr=result&fmid=1995715 Allsvenskan, herrar Matchinformation: IF Brommapojkarna – Syrianska FC — svenskfotboll.se][https://svenskfotboll.se/allsvenskan/arkiv/allsvenskan/tt/2013/05/varsin-halvlek-pa-grimsta/ Varsin halvlek på Grimsta — svenskfotboll.se] Sow then scored his first Syrianska goal on 20 June 2013, in a 3–2 loss against Malmö.{{cite news|title=Malmö FF vann mot Syrianska|url=http://www.sydsvenskan.se/sport/fotboll/mff/malmo-ff-vann-mot-syrianska/|publisher=Sydsvenskan|language=sv|date=20 June 2013|access-date=13 August 2015}} Two weeks later on 30 June 2013, Sow scored his second Syrianska goal, in a 5–1 loss against Elfsborg.{{cite news|title=Publiken ville ha Svensson|url=https://www.dn.se/sport/fotboll/publiken-ville-ha-svensson/|publisher=Dagens Nyheter|language=sv|date=30 June 2013|access-date=13 August 2015}} The club was keen to extend Sow's contract, but Sow wanted to give his overseas career another go.{{cite news|title=Från Syrianska till Crystal Palace|url=https://www.dn.se/arkiv/sport/fran-syrianska-till-crystal-palace/|publisher=Dagens Nyheter|language=sv|date=10 August 2013|access-date=13 August 2015}}

On 6 September 2013, Sow signed for Premier League side Crystal Palace on a free transfer until the end of the season.{{cite web|url=https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/2013/september/osman-sows-up-palace-deal-/|title=Osman Sows Up Palace Deal|publisher=Crystal Palace FC|date=6 September 2013|access-date=8 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140530094659/https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/2013/september/osman-sows-up-palace-deal-/|archive-date=30 May 2014|url-status=live}} However, he made no appearances for the club and spent most of the season in the reserves or injured. Sow was released by Palace at the end of the 2013–14 season.{{cite news|title=Crystal Palace release 12 players including full-back Dean Moxey|url=http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/478841/Crystal-Palace-release-12-players-including-full-back-Dean-Moxey|publisher=Daily Express|date=29 May 2014|access-date=13 August 2015}}

=Heart of Midlothian=

Sow scored goals for Hearts in two friendlies during trials against East Fife{{cite web|url=http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/articles/20140712/match-report-east-fife-0-3-hearts_2241384_3987966 |title=Match Report: East Fife 0–3 Hearts |publisher=Heart of Midlothian F.C. |date=12 July 2014 |access-date=13 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714161719/http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/articles/20140712/match-report-east-fife-0-3-hearts_2241384_3987966 |archive-date=July 14, 2014 |url-status=unfit }} and Manchester City{{cite news|title=Hearts 1–2 Manchester City: Sinclair and Kolarov earn first pre-season win for Pellegrini|url=http://www.goal.com/en-gb/match/heart-of-midlothian-vs-manchester-city/1743623/report|publisher=Goal.com|date=18 July 2014|access-date=13 August 2015}} before signing a two-year contract.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28400757 Hearts sign trialist Osman Sow on two-year contract] BBC Sport

Sow scored on his competitive debut in a 3–1 victory over Annan Athletic at Tynecastle Stadium on 26 July 2014 in the Challenge Cup first round.{{cite news|title=Heart of Midlothian 3 – 1 Annan Athletic|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28381954|publisher=BBC Sport|date=26 July 2014|access-date=13 August 2015}} He scored on his league debut in stoppage time to beat Rangers 2–1 at Ibrox on the opening day of the season.{{cite news|title=Rangers 1 – 2 Hearts|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28647379|publisher=BBC Sport|date=10 August 2014|access-date=13 August 2015}} Sow was sent off in his next appearance, against Hibernian in the Edinburgh Derby for an elbow in the face on Michael Nelson.{{cite news|title=Hearts 2 Hibernian 1: Sam Nicholson stunner sparks late drama at Tynecastle as Jambos win the first Edinburgh derby of the season|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-match-reports/hearts-2-hibernian-1-sam-4065092|publisher=Daily Record|date=17 August 2014|access-date=13 August 2015}} He scored a penalty at home against Falkirk in a 4–1 victory,{{cite news|title=Heart of Midlothian 4 – 1 Falkirk|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28908209|publisher=BBC Sport|date=30 August 2014|access-date=13 August 2015}} which he followed up by scoring four goals in three appearances against Cowdenbeath,{{cite news|title=Heart of Midlothian 5 – 1 Cowdenbeath|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29187497|publisher=BBC Sport|date=20 September 2014|access-date=13 August 2015}} Livingston{{cite news|title=Heart of Midlothian 5 – 0 Livingston|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29299357|publisher=BBC Sport|date=27 September 2014|access-date=13 August 2015}} and Queen of the South.{{cite news|title=Queen of the South 0 – 3 Heart of Midlothian|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29390079|publisher=BBC Sport|date=4 October 2014|access-date=13 August 2015}} However, Sow suffered a thigh strain and was initially out for weeks, but was then ruled out until January.{{cite news|title=Sow out until New Year; Wilson on brink of return for Hearts|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/13192236.Sow_out_until_New_Year__Wilson_on_brink_of_return_for_Hearts/|publisher=Herald Scotland|date=3 December 2014|access-date=13 August 2015}} Having made his return in a reserve match in mid-January,{{cite news|title=Hearts striker Sow close to a recall|url=http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/hearts-striker-sow-close-to-a-recall-1-3665447|publisher=Edinburgh Evening News|date=18 January 2015|access-date=13 August 2015}} Sow made his first team return, in a 3–2 defeat to Falkirk, where he set up Género Zeefuik's opener.{{cite news|title=Heart of Midlothian 2 – 3 Falkirk|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30861022|publisher=BBC Sport|date=24 January 2015|access-date=13 August 2015}} It took until 28 February 2015 for Sow to score twice, in a 10–0 win over Cowdenbeath.{{cite news|title=Heart of Midlothian 10–0 Cowdenbeath|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31563172|publisher=BBC Sport|date=28 February 2015|access-date=13 August 2015}} Sow made twenty-two appearances, scoring eleven times and was among six Hearts players to be named in the 2014–15 Championship's Team of the Year.{{cite news|title=Capital clubs dominate PFA Team of the Year|url=http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/capital-clubs-dominate-pfa-team-of-the-year-1-3760479|publisher=Edinburgh Evening News|date=1 May 2015|access-date=13 August 2015}}

In the 2015–16 season, Sow started well when he scored twice, one coming from the penalty spot, in a 4–2 win over Arbroath in the Scottish League Cup first round.{{cite news|title=Heart of Midlothian 4 – 2 Arbroath|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33631914|publisher=BBC Sport|date=30 July 2015|access-date=13 August 2015}} Sow made his Scottish Premiership debut against St Johnstone in the opening game of the season, where he had his penalty saved by Alan Mannus before Jamie Walker scored from the rebound, as Hearts won 4–3.{{cite news|last1=Lindsay|first1=Clive|title=Hearts 4–3 St Johnstone|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33667195|access-date=3 August 2015|publisher=BBC Sport|date=13 August 2015}} It took until 15 August 2015, for Sow to score his first league goal of the season against Ross County,{{cite news|title=Ross County 1 – 2 Heart of Midlothian|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33832033|publisher=BBC Sport|date=15 August 2015|access-date=28 February 2016}} followed up with his second goal against Partick Thistle one week later.{{cite news|title=Heart of Midlothian 3 – 0 Partick Thistle|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33944671|publisher=BBC Sport|date=22 August 2015|access-date=28 February 2016}} He scored again in consecutive weeks in October, against Ross County{{cite news|title=Heart of Midlothian 2 – 0 Ross County|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34558427|publisher=BBC Sport|date=24 October 2015|access-date=28 February 2016}} and a brace against Partick Thistle{{cite news|title=Partick Thistle 0 – 4 Heart of Midlothian|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34623819|publisher=BBC Sport|date=31 October 2015|access-date=28 February 2016}} for the second time this season. Sow then added four more goals against Motherwell,{{cite news|title=Motherwell 2 Hearts 2: Sow spectacular, Jambos show their fighting spirit to take a point at Fir Park|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-match-reports/motherwell-2-hearts-2-sow-6919514|publisher=Daily Record|date=28 November 2015|access-date=28 February 2016}} Celtic,{{cite news|title=Hearts 2 – Celtic 2: Ronny Deila pleased with the Bhoys despite Sow leveller|url=http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/629712/Hearts-2-Celtic-2-Ronny-Deila-pleased-with-the-Bhoys-despite-Sow-leveller|publisher=Daily Express|date=27 December 2015|access-date=28 February 2016}} Dundee United{{cite news|title=Hearts 3 Dundee United 2: No case for the defence as United bring a dismal year to a close|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/14174467.Hearts_3_Dundee_United_2__No_case_for_the_defence_as_United_bring_a_dismal_year_to_a_close/|publisher=The Herald Scotland|date=28 December 2015|access-date=28 February 2016}} and Motherwell again.{{cite web|url=http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/news/4887|title=Heart of Midlothian 6 – 0 Motherwell|publisher=Heart of Midlothian F.C.|date=16 January 2016|access-date=28 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160117212834/http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/news/4887|archive-date=17 January 2016|url-status=live}}

With his contract expiring at the end of the 2015–16 season, Hearts started negotiations with Sow over a new contract.{{cite news|title=Hearts open talks on new contract for Osman Sow|url=http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/hearts-open-talks-on-new-contract-for-osman-sow-1-3929591|publisher=Edinburgh Evening News|date=28 October 2015|access-date=28 February 2016}} Two months after the negotiations started, the talks between the club and the player were positive, with a chance of Sow signing a new contract,{{cite news|title=Osman Sow satisfied with Hearts deal talks so far|url=http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/osman-sow-satisfied-with-hearts-deal-talks-so-far-1-3979654|publisher=Edinburg0h Evening News|date=19 December 2015|access-date=28 February 2016}} but this did not stop him from attracting other clubs, such as Birmingham City,{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35355243|title=Wednesday's Scottish gossip|work=BBC Sport}} Celtic and Rangers.{{cite news|title=Celtic and Rangers among clubs eyeing up Hearts' Osman Sow|url=http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/celtic-and-rangers-among-clubs-eyeing-up-hearts-osman-sow-1-4004478|publisher=Edinburgh Evening News|date=19 January 2016|access-date=28 February 2016}} Former Hearts player Jimmy Sandison said it would be "football suicide if Sow left".{{cite news|title='It'd be football suicide if Osman Sow left Hearts'|url=http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/it-d-be-football-suicide-if-osman-sow-left-hearts-1-3970367|publisher=Edinburgh Evening News|date=9 December 2015|access-date=28 February 2016}}

On the last day of the transfer window, Hearts accepted a £1 million bid from an unknown Chinese club, presumed to be Henan Jianye.{{cite news|title=Hearts to make £1.5million on Osman Sow as striker heads to China for medical|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/hearts-make-15million-osman-sow-7286680|publisher=Daily Record|date=1 February 2016|access-date=28 February 2016}} This led Hearts to sign Abiola Dauda on loan from Vitesse.{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35463763 | title=Hearts sign Abiola Dauda to replace striker Osman Sow | publisher=BBC Sport | work=bbc.co.uk/sport | date=1 February 2016 | access-date=28 February 2016}} With his move to China completed, Hearts manager Robbie Neilson left it up to Sow to decide whether or not he wanted to play in the upcoming Edinburgh Derby as it had been agreed that he could play before leaving.{{cite news|title=Hearts star Osman Sow can be Edinburgh derby hero before leaving for China.. if he wants to be|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/hearts-star-osman-sow-can-7317732|publisher=Daily Record|date=6 February 2016|access-date=28 February 2016}} After leaving Hearts, Sow took to Twitter, thanking the club and wish them the best.{{cite news|title=Osman Sow's move to Chinese club Henan Jianye confirmed|url=http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/osman-sow-s-move-to-chinese-club-henan-jianye-confirmed-1-4037278|publisher=Edinburgh Evening News|date=24 February 2016|access-date=28 February 2016}}

During his time at Heart of Midlothian, Sow scored 23 times in 52 appearances in all competitions.

=Henan Jianye=

On 23 February 2016, Sow signed for Chinese Super League side Henan Jianye.{{cite web | url=http://www.jianyefc.com/a/webbase/html/2016saiji/2016/0223/8425.html | title=关于奥斯曼加盟河南建业的公告 | publisher=Henan Jianye | work=jianyefc.com | date=23 February 2016 | access-date=23 February 2016}} Following his move to China, Robbie Neilson said Hearts would use the fee to invest in the club's youth players, rather than spend on a transfer.{{cite news|title=Hearts: Osman Sow funds will help build for future – Neilson|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35532512|publisher=BBC Sport|date=9 February 2016|access-date=28 February 2016}}

==Emirates (loan)==

On 19 January 2017, Sow was loaned to Emirates until 30 June 2017.[http://sports.sina.com.cn/china/j/2017-01-19/doc-ifxzuswq2757135.shtml 建业官宣奥斯曼租借至阿联酋劲旅] at sports.sina.com.cn 2017-01-19 Retrieved 2017-01-19

=Milton Keynes Dons=

On 14 August 2017, following his release from Henan Jiaye, Sow joined League One club Milton Keynes Dons on a free transfer, signing a two-year deal.{{Cite web |url=https://www.mkdons.com/news/2017/august/dons-get-their-number-9/ |title=No. 9 is signing number nine |publisher=Milton Keynes Dons |date=14 August 2017 |access-date=14 August 2017 }} On 19 August 2017, he scored the winning goal on his league debut for the club, in a 1–0 win over Gillingham.{{Cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40907960 |title=Milton Keynes Dons 1–0 Gillingham |publisher=BBC Sport |date=19 August 2017 |access-date=19 August 2017 }}

= Dundee United =

On 31 January 2019, Sow joined Scottish Championship club Dundee United for an undisclosed fee in a deal until 2020.{{Cite web |url=https://www.dundeeunitedfc.co.uk/news/5936/SOW-BECOMES-A-TANGERINE.html |title=Sow becomes a Tangerine |publisher=Dundee United |date=31 January 2019 |access-date=1 February 2019 }}

==Kilmarnock (loan)==

On 2 September 2019, Sow moved on loan to Kilmarnock until January.{{cite web|title=Kilmarnock: Osman Sow, Connor Johnson and Harvey St Clair on loan|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49559809|publisher=BBC Sport|date=3 September 2019|access-date=3 September 2019}} He was released by Dundee United at the end of the 2019–20 season.{{cite news |last1=Anderson |first1=Barry |title=Osman Sow keen on Hearts return after being released by Dundee United |url=https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/osman-sow-keen-hearts-return-after-being-released-dundee-united-2859310 |access-date=2 July 2020 |work=Edinburgh News |date=21 May 2020 |language=en}}

= Dundee =

In October 2020 after a trial period, Sow signed across the road at United's rivals Dundee on a one-year deal.{{Cite web|date=7 October 2020|title=Osman joins|url=https://dundeefc.co.uk/news/osman-joins/|access-date=7 October 2020|website=Dundee FC}} On 19 December, Sow scored his first goal for Dundee and his first competitive goal in over 18 months in a game against Dunfermline Athletic.{{Cite web|date=19 December 2020|title=Dundee 3–3 Dunfermline Athletic|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55284203|access-date=22 December 2020|website=BBC}} The following week, Sow continued his return to form and scored a Boxing Day hat-trick against Queen of the South, a performance for which he was named the 'Star Man' in the SPFL's Team of the Week.{{Cite web|date=26 December 2020|title=Queen of the South 1–3 Dundee: Osman Sow hat-trick inspires visitors|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55374013|access-date=26 December 2020|website=BBC}}{{Cite web|last=Fowler|first=Craig|date=29 December 2020|title=Team of the Week|url=https://spfl.co.uk/news/team-of-the-week-47284|access-date=29 December 2020|website=SPFL.co.uk}} Sow would bring his scoring spree up to 6 goals in 3 games with a brace against Alloa Athletic three days later.{{Cite web|last=Crawford|first=Kenny|date=29 December 2020|title=Dundee 3–1 Alloa Athletic: Sow scores double in hosts' win|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55406857|access-date=29 December 2020|website=BBC}} Sow would finish the season as the club's top scorer with 10 goals, and would be a part of the Dundee team which would win the Premiership play-offs and gain promotion to the Premiership.{{Cite web|date=24 May 2021|title=Dundee promoted as Kilmarnock drop down for first time in 28 years|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/57089947|access-date=24 May 2021|website=BBC}}

In June, Dundee manager James McPake would confirm that Sow would leave at the conclusion of his contract in favour of a move to Thailand, and praised him for his efforts while at the club.{{Cite news|last=Cran|first=George|date=2 June 2021|title='When he was fit and right, he was one hell of a player': Dundee boss James McPake pays tribute to departing striker Osman Sow|url=https://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/fp/when-he-was-fit-and-right-he-was-one-hell-of-a-player-dundee-boss-james-mcpake-pays-tribute-to-departing-striker-osman-sow/|access-date=2 June 2021|newspaper=Evening Telegraph}}

= Sukhothai =

On 19 July 2021, Sow signed for Thai League 2 side Sukhothai F.C. on a one-year deal.{{Cite web|date=19 July 2021|title=Sukhothai F.C. on Facebook|url=https://www.facebook.com/SukhothaifcOfficial/posts/3795658347206045|access-date=27 July 2021|website=facebook.com}} Sow would enjoy promotion in back-to-back seasons, as Sukhothai would gain promotion to Thai League 1.{{Cite web |last=gianchansrichawla |date=2022-05-02 |title=Lamphun Crowned T2 Champions, Sukhothai Return to Top Flight |url=https://thaileaguecentral.com/2022/05/02/lamphun-crowned-t2-champions-sukhothai-return-to-top-flight/ |access-date=2022-05-30 |website=Thai League Central |language=en}}

= Bishop’s Stortford=

On 21 November 2023, Sow joined National League North side Bishop’s Stortford, making his debut the following day as a late substitute in a 2–2 draw against Banbury United.{{Cite web |date=2023-11-21 |title=Smith Swoops for Sow |url= https://www.bsfc.co.uk/club-news/smith-swoops-for-sow/}} He departed the club in February 2024.{{cite web|url=https://www.bsfc.co.uk/the-team/squad-update-2/|title=Squad Update|website=www.bsfc.co.uk|date=26 February 2024|accessdate=28 February 2024}}

Personal life

Sow is of Senegalese descent.{{cite news|date=3 April 2015|title=Sow far, so good for Swede at Hearts|publisher=Herald Scotland|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/13208511.Sow_far__so_good_for_Swede_at_Hearts/|access-date=13 August 2015}} He is a fan of reggae music and says it helps him keep calm.{{cite news|date=21 February 2015|title=Reggae fan Osman Sow glad to be Jamming again|publisher=Edinburgh Evening News|url=http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/reggae-fan-osman-sow-glad-to-be-jamming-again-1-3696842|access-date=13 August 2015}}

Career statistics

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class=wikitable style="text-align: center;" \|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
FC Väsby United \|2011 \|Division 1 \|25	12	0	0	0	0	2{{efn\|Appearances in Superettan play-off.}}	0	27	12
rowspan="3"\|FC Dacia Chișinău \|2011–12 \|Divizia Națională \|14	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	14	1
2012–13 \|Divizia Națională \|6	1	0	0	0	0	4{{efn\|Appearances in UEFA Europa League.}}	1	10	2
colspan=2\|Total !20	2	0	0	0	0	4	1	24	3
Syrianska FC \|2013 \|Allsvenskan \|7	2	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	7	2
Crystal Palace \|2013–14 \|Premier League \|0	0	0	0	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	0	0
rowspan="3"\|Heart of Midlothian \|2014–15 \|Scottish Championship \|22	11	0	0	2	0	1{{efn\|Appearance in Scottish Challenge Cup.}}	1	25	12
2015–16 \|Scottish Premiership \|23	9	1	0	3	2	colspan="2"\|—	27	11
colspan=2\|Total !45	20	1	0	5	2	1	1	52	23
Henan Jianye \|2016 \|Chinese Super League \|30	4	2	0	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	32	4
Emirates (loan) \|2016–17 \|UAE Pro-League \|11	3	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	11	3
rowspan=3\|Milton Keynes Dons \|2017–18 \|League One \|19	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	20	2
2018–19 \|League Two \|8	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	9	1
colspan=2\|Total !27	3	1	0	1	0	0	0	29	3
rowspan=3\|Dundee United \|2018–19 \|Scottish Championship \|7	0	1	0	0	0	4{{efn\|Appearances in the Scottish Premiership play-offs}}	1	12	1
2019–20 \|Scottish Championship \|3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	4	0
colspan=2\|Total !10	0	2	0	0	0	4	1	16	1
Kilmarnock (loan) \|2019–20 \|Scottish Premiership \|8	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	9	0
Dundee \|2020–21 \|Scottish Championship \|21 \|8 \|1 \|1 \|2 \|0 \|4{{Efn\|Appearances in the Premiership play-offs\|name=21po}} \|1 \|28 \|10
rowspan="3" \|Sukhothai \|2021–22 \|Thai League 2 \|31 \|16 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|31 \|16
2022–23 \|Thai League 1 \|22 \|7 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|22 \|7
colspan="2" \|Total !53 !23 !0 !0 !0 !0 !0 !0 !53 !23
Bishop's Stortford \|2023–24 \|National League North \|11 \|1 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|3{{efn\|Appearances in FA Trophy\|name=FAT}} \|0 \|14 \|1
colspan="3" \|Career total !268	78	7	1	9	2	18	4	302	85

Honours

FC Dacia Chișinău

Divizia Națională runner-up: 2011–12{{citation needed|date=May 2019}}

Heart of Midlothian

Scottish Championship: 2014–15{{Cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40931281 |title=Osman Sow: MK Dons sign former Hearts striker on two-year deal |work=BBC Sport |date=14 August 2017 |access-date=8 September 2018}}

Dundee United

Scottish Championship: 2019–20

Individual

PFA Scotland Team of the Year: 2014–15 Championship{{cite web |url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/13211998.PFA_Scotland_Team_of_the_Year_sees_Rangers__season_voted_unworthy_of_mention/ |title=PFA Scotland Team of the Year sees Rangers' season voted unworthy of mention |publisher=The Herald |date=1 May 2015 |access-date=8 September 2018 }}

References

External links

[http://www.elitefootball.com/player/osman-sow/17280 Elite Prospects profile]
[http://www.syrianskafc.com/Alaget/Truppen/Spelare/tabid/103/Id/31ed3415-dc22-477b-a2cd-53e85f90b812/Osman-Sow.aspx Osman Sow] at [http://www.syrianskafc.com syrianskafc.com]
{{Soccerway|osman-sow/177736}}

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Osman Sow

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rowspan=2\|Club !rowspan=2\|Season !colspan=3\|League !colspan=2\|FA Cup !colspan=2\|League Cup !colspan=2\|Other !colspan=2\|Total
class=wikitable style="text-align: center;" \|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
FC Väsby United \|2011 \|Division 1 \|25	12	0	0	0	0	2{{efn\|Appearances in Superettan play-off.}}	0	27	12
rowspan="3"\|FC Dacia Chișinău \|2011–12 \|Divizia Națională \|14	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	14	1
2012–13 \|Divizia Națională \|6	1	0	0	0	0	4{{efn\|Appearances in UEFA Europa League.}}	1	10	2
colspan=2\|Total !20	2	0	0	0	0	4	1	24	3
Syrianska FC \|2013 \|Allsvenskan \|7	2	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	7	2
Crystal Palace \|2013–14 \|Premier League \|0	0	0	0	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	0	0
rowspan="3"\|Heart of Midlothian \|2014–15 \|Scottish Championship \|22	11	0	0	2	0	1{{efn\|Appearance in Scottish Challenge Cup.}}	1	25	12
2015–16 \|Scottish Premiership \|23	9	1	0	3	2	colspan="2"\|—	27	11
colspan=2\|Total !45	20	1	0	5	2	1	1	52	23
Henan Jianye \|2016 \|Chinese Super League \|30	4	2	0	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	32	4
Emirates (loan) \|2016–17 \|UAE Pro-League \|11	3	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	11	3
rowspan=3\|Milton Keynes Dons \|2017–18 \|League One \|19	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	20	2
2018–19 \|League Two \|8	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	9	1
colspan=2\|Total !27	3	1	0	1	0	0	0	29	3
rowspan=3\|Dundee United \|2018–19 \|Scottish Championship \|7	0	1	0	0	0	4{{efn\|Appearances in the Scottish Premiership play-offs}}	1	12	1
2019–20 \|Scottish Championship \|3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	4	0
colspan=2\|Total !10	0	2	0	0	0	4	1	16	1
Kilmarnock (loan) \|2019–20 \|Scottish Premiership \|8	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	9	0
Dundee \|2020–21 \|Scottish Championship \|21 \|8 \|1 \|1 \|2 \|0 \|4{{Efn\|Appearances in the Premiership play-offs\|name=21po}} \|1 \|28 \|10
rowspan="3" \|Sukhothai \|2021–22 \|Thai League 2 \|31 \|16 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|31 \|16
2022–23 \|Thai League 1 \|22 \|7 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|22 \|7
colspan="2" \|Total !53 !23 !0 !0 !0 !0 !0 !0 !53 !23
Bishop's Stortford \|2023–24 \|National League North \|11 \|1 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|3{{efn\|Appearances in FA Trophy\|name=FAT}} \|0 \|14 \|1
colspan="3" \|Career total !268	78	7	1	9	2	18	4	302	85