Victor Mansaray

{{Infobox football biography

| name = Victor Mansaray

| image = CINvCHS 2018-08-18 - Victor Mansaray (44346672924) (cropped).jpg

| caption = Mansaray with Charleston Battery in 2018

| full_name =

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1997|2|22}}

| birth_place = Freetown, Sierra Leone

| height = 1.80 m{{Soccerway|345563}}

| position = Forward

| currentclub = Chitwan

| clubnumber = 80

| youthyears1 = 2012–2014

| youthclubs1 = Seattle Sounders Academy

| years1 = 2015–2017

| clubs1 = Seattle Sounders

| caps1 = 3

| goals1 = 0

| years2 = 2015–2017

| clubs2 = Seattle Sounders 2

| caps2 = 37

| goals2 = 5

| years3 = 2017

| clubs3 = → FC Cincinnati (loan)

| caps3 = 8

| goals3 = 0

| years4 = 2017

| clubs4 = Umeå

| caps4 = 7

| goals4 = 1

| years5 = 2018

| clubs5 = Charleston Battery

| caps5 = 18

| goals5 = 2

| years6 = 2019

| clubs6 = Becamex Binh Duong

| caps6 = 9

| goals6 = 2

| years7 = 2019

| clubs7 = Ho Chi Minh City

| caps7 = 9

| goals7 = 5

| years8 = 2020

| clubs8 = Hong Linh Ha Tinh

| caps8 = 16

| goals8 = 2

| years9 = 2020–2021

| clubs9 = Becamex Binh Duong

| caps9 = 11

| goals9 = 2

| years10 = 2022

| clubs10 = Thep Xanh Nam Dinh

| caps10 = 15

| goals10 = 2

| years11 = 2023

| clubs11 = Ho Chi Minh City

| caps11 = 15

| goals11 = 9

| years12 = 2023–2024

| clubs12 = PSM Makassar

| caps12 = 16

| goals12 = 4

| years13 = 2024

| clubs13 = Malut United

| caps13 = 14

| goals13 = 1

| years14 = 2025–

| clubs14 = Chitwan

| caps14 = 6

| goals14 = 1

| nationalyears1 = 2014–2015

| nationalteam1 = United States U18

| nationalcaps1 = 2

| nationalgoals1 = 0

| nationalyears2 = 2015–2017

| nationalteam2 = United States U20

| nationalcaps2 = 7

| nationalgoals2 = 0

| medaltemplates =

| club-update = 19 April 2025

| nationalteam-update =

}}

Victor Mansaray (born February 2, 1997) is a professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Nepal Super League club Chitwan. Born in Sierra Leone, he has represented the United States at youth level.

Early life

Victor Mansaray was born in Freetown, Sierra Leone on February 2, 1997. During his youth, he spent time with his family in both Sierra Leone and Jamaica. He later moved to the Seattle area in Washington State. He first lived in the city of Puyallup before moving again to nearby Fife, where he attended Fife High School.{{cite web|url=http://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/soccer/mls/sounders-fc/article26258416.html|title=Fife teen Victor Mansaray scored first Sounders FC goal, returns to school|last=Ruiz|first=Don|date=February 22, 2015|work=The News Tribune|access-date=June 6, 2017}}

Club career

= Youth =

Mansaray entered the Seattle Sounders Academy midway through the 2012–13 season and appeared in 20 games, scoring 11 goals. The following season, still with the U-16's, he scored a team-high 18 goals in 24 games.

= Seattle Sounders =

In November 2014, Mansaray signed with Seattle Sounders, making him the club's youngest ever signing at the age of 17, as well as their fourth Homegrown Player.{{cite web|title=Sounders FC Signs Victor Mansaray to Homegrown Player Contract

|url=http://www.soundersfc.com/post/2014/11/05/sounders-fc-signs-victor-mansaray-homegrown-player-contract|website=SoundersFC.com|access-date=November 5, 2014|date=November 21, 2014}} He first appeared for Sounders during a pre-season match in the Desert Diamond Cup on February 21. He was substituted in at the 66th minute and scored a goal at the 74th, but the Sounders ultimately lost to Sporting Kansas City, 3–2.{{cite web|url=https://www.sportingkc.com/post/2015/02/22/preseason-recap-sporting-kc-defeats-seattle-sounders-3-2-desert-diamond-cup|title=Preseason Recap: Sporting KC defeats Seattle Sounders 3-2 in Desert Diamond Cup|last=Kaplan|first=Jonathan|date=February 21, 2015|publisher=Sporting Kansas City|access-date=June 6, 2017}} On March 21, 2015, he made his regular season professional debut with USL affiliate club Seattle Sounders 2 in a 4–2 victory over Sacramento Republic.{{cite web|title=Match Recap: Sounders FC 2 earns 4–2 win over Sacramento in inaugural match|url=http://www.soundersfc.com/post/2015/03/21/match-recap-sounders-fc-2-earns-4-2-win-over-sacramento-inaugural-match|website=SoundersFC.com|publisher=Sounders FC Public Relations|access-date=March 22, 2015|date=March 21, 2015}} He made his MLS debut a week later in a 0–0 draw away to FC Dallas.{{Cite web| url=http://www.soundersfc.com/matchday/2015/2015-03-28-DAL-v-SEA| title=2015 MLS: Sounders FC at FC Dallas| date=February 23, 2015| access-date=March 29, 2015| archive-date=April 18, 2016| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160418075542/http://www.soundersfc.com/matchday/2015/2015-03-28-DAL-v-SEA| url-status=dead}}

== FC Cincinnati (loan) ==

File:CINvTB 2017-04-19 - Victor Mansaray (34067864302) (cropped).jpg

On February 6, 2017, USL club FC Cincinnati announced that they had acquired Mansaray via a loan from Seattle Sounders.{{cite web|url=http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/soccer/fc-cincinnati/2017/02/06/fc-cincinnati-adds-highly-touted-forward-victormansaray-via-loan/97557080/|title=FC Cincinnati adds highly-touted forward Victor Mansaray via loan|last=Brennan|first=Patrick|date=February 6, 2017|work=The Cincinnati Enquirer|access-date=June 6, 2017}} Cincinnati coach Alan Koch played Mansaray primarily as a substitute; Mansaray started for just three of his eight league appearances, and never played a full 90 minutes.{{cite web|url=http://www.uslsoccer.com/fc-cincinnati-player-stats|title=FC Cincinnati Player Stats|publisher=United Soccer League|access-date=June 6, 2017|archive-date=August 3, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170803005341/http://www.uslsoccer.com/fc-cincinnati-player-stats|url-status=dead}} On June 27, 2017, it was announced that Mansaray's loan had ended and he had returned to Seattle Sounders.{{cite web|url=http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/2017/06/26/victor-mansaray-leaves-fc-cincinnati/|title=Victor Mansaray Leaves FC Cincinnati|last=Weigel|first=Brian|date=June 27, 2017|work=Cincinnati Soccer Talk|access-date=June 27, 2017|archive-date=July 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170701002417/http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/2017/06/26/victor-mansaray-leaves-fc-cincinnati/|url-status=dead}} He was waived by the club on August 10.{{cite web|title=Sounders FC waives forward Victor Mansaray|url=https://www.soundersfc.com/post/2017/08/10/sounders-fc-waives-forward-victor-mansaray|website=SoundersFC.com|publisher=Sounders FC Communications|access-date=August 11, 2017|date=August 10, 2017}}

= Umeå =

He played for Umeå in the 2017 season.

= Charleston Battery =

After spending a season with Swedish side Umeå, Mansaray signed with USL side Charleston Battery for the 2018 season on February 14, 2018.{{cite web|url=http://www.charlestonbattery.com/news_article/show/886917?referrer_id=2605045|title=Charleston Battery signs Victor Mansaray|author=Sarah Cardamone|website=charlestonbattery.com|publisher=Charleston Battery|date=February 14, 2018|access-date=February 26, 2018|archive-date=February 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180215083557/http://www.charlestonbattery.com/news_article/show/886917?referrer_id=2605045|url-status=dead}} Mansaray's option was declined by Charleston on November 30, 2018.{{Cite web | url=https://www.uslchampionship.com/news_article/show/972900 |title = Anunga, Guerra Among Dozen Returnees for Battery|date = November 30, 2018}}

= Becamex Binh Duong =

On February 16, 2019, Mansaray joined V.League 1 side Becamex Binh Duong on a short-term contract.{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/vn/tintuc/binh-duong-co-ngoai-binh-xin-ngay-truoc-them-sieu-cup/1aw5seuc8qy9u1pj42mcfgzffw|title=CHUYỂN NHƯỢNG: Bình Dương có ngoại binh "xịn" ngay trước thềm Siêu cúp|website=goal.com|date=February 16, 2019|access-date=April 3, 2019|language=vi}}

= Ho Chi Minh City =

On July 2, 2019, he moved to another V.League 1 club Ho Chi Minh City with number 80 jersey.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.vn/bong-da/bong-da-viet-nam/v-league/84371/v-league-2019-tp-hcm-chieu-mo-cuu-tuyen-thu-u20-my-tu-becamex-binh-duong/|title=V.League 2019: TP.HCM chiêu mộ cựu tuyển thủ U20 Mỹ từ Becamex Bình Dương|date=July 2, 2019|access-date=July 3, 2019|archive-date=July 3, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190703074110/https://www.foxsports.com.vn/bong-da/bong-da-viet-nam/v-league/84371/v-league-2019-tp-hcm-chieu-mo-cuu-tuyen-thu-u20-my-tu-becamex-binh-duong/|url-status=dead}}

= Hong Linh Ha Tinh =

In 2020, he joined Hong Linh Ha Tinh, also of V.League 1.

= Becamex Binh Duong =

In November 2020, Mansaray agreed a move to former club Becamex Binh Duong for the 2021 season.{{cite web |title=B.Bình Dương đủ quân, sẵn sàng chinh chiến V.League 2021 |url=https://thethao247.vn/357-bbinh-duong-du-quan-san-sang-chinh-chien-vleague-2021-d219116.html |website=thethao247.vn |access-date=November 30, 2020 |language=vi |date=November 29, 2020}}

= PSM Makassar =

On December 15, 2023, he decided to resign from Liga 1 club PSM Makassar after two months in the team. This was motivated by the team management's salary arrears. He said in his Instagram story that he felt lied to and betrayed by the management from PSM Makassar.{{Cite web|title=Victor Mansaray Pamit dari PSM Makassar gegara Tunggakan Gaji|url=https://www.detik.com/sulsel/sepakbola/d-7091966/victor-mansaray-pamit-dari-psm-makassar-gegara-tunggakan-gaji|access-date=December 15, 2023|date=December 15, 2023|website=www.detik.com|language=id}}

= Malut United =

On 29 July 2024, Mansaray becomes Malut United's last recruit ahead of 2024–25 Liga 1. Where the former PSM Makassar striker is the seventh foreign player recruited by Malut United this season. Mansaray was introduced by Malut United at the squad introduction and press conference in Jakarta.{{Cite web |title=𝑭𝑶𝑼𝑵𝑫 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑴𝑶𝑴𝑬𝑵𝑻𝑼𝑴 Malut United will be competing soon and he came at the right moment. |url=https://www.instagram.com/malutunitedfc/reel/C-AIGjYOi8L/ |access-date=2024-07-29 |website=www.instagram.com}}{{Cite web |title=Eks PSM Makassar Victor Mansaray Jadi Pemain Asing Ketujuh Malut United untuk Liga 1 2024-2025 |url=https://ternate.tribunnews.com/2024/07/29/eks-psm-makassar-victor-mansaray-jadi-pemain-asing-ketujuh-malut-united-untuk-liga-1-2024-2025 |access-date=2024-07-29 |website=Tribunternate.com |language=id-ID}}

International career

= United States U18 =

Mansaray was selected to the United States under-18 national team in August 2014. He played two games in the friendly tournament hosted by the Czech Republic, against Hungary and Ukraine.{{cite web|last1=Gaschk|first1=Matt|title=Sounders Academy standout Victor Mansaray to play for U-18 National Team|url=http://www.soundersfc.com/post/2014/08/15/sounders-academy-standout-victor-mansaray-play-u-18-national-team|website=SoundersFC.com|access-date=August 29, 2014|date=August 15, 2014}} Before choosing to play for the United States, Mansaray opted to forgo opportunities with Sierra Leone, as well as Jamaica.{{cite web|last1=Gaschk|first1=Matt|title=Victor Mansaray of Sounders Academy helps U-18 National Team win International Tournament|url=http://www.soundersfc.com/post/2014/08/27/victor-mansaray-sounders-academy-helps-u-18-national-team-win-international|website=SoundersFC.com|access-date=August 29, 2014|date=August 27, 2014}} In December 2014, Mansaray received his third and fourth caps in two games against the Germany under-18 national team.

= United States U20 =

After turning 18 in February 2015, Mansaray moved up to the United States under-20 national team. He made one appearance for the United States U-20 team in 2015, followed by six appearances (with two goals scored) in 2016.{{cite web|url=https://www.ussoccer.com/us-under20-mens-national-team/us-u20-mnt-stats/2015-u20-mnt-stats|title=2015 U-20 MNT Stats|publisher=United States Soccer Federation|access-date=June 6, 2017}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ussoccer.com/us-under20-mens-national-team/us-u20-mnt-stats/2016-u20-mnt-stats|title=2016 U-20 MNT Stats|publisher=United States Soccer Federation|access-date=June 6, 2017}} In early 2017, Mansaray was called up for a United States U-20 training camp from January 31 to February 10.{{cite web|url=https://www.soundersfc.com/post/2017/01/31/seattle-sounders-victor-mansaray-us-soccer-u-20-camp|title=U.S. Soccer U-20 national team calls Seattle Sounders forward Victor Mansaray into Orlando camp|date=January 31, 2017|publisher=Seattle Sounders FC|access-date=June 6, 2017}} However, at the conclusion of the camp, Mansaray was not included on the team's 20-man roster for U-20 World Cup qualifying matches.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/02/09/tab-ramos-calls-11-mlsers-us-under-20-squad-world-cup-qualifying|title=Tab Ramos calls 11 MLSers into US Under-20 squad for World Cup qualifying|last=Brisendine|first=Steve|date=February 9, 2017|publisher=Major League Soccer|access-date=June 6, 2017}}

= Sierra Leone =

Shortly after being dropped from the U.S. team for the 2017 U20 World Cup, Mansaray told press he would be open to being called up by the Sierra Leone national team.{{cite web|url=http://footballsierraleone.net/2017/02/26/seattle-sounders-striker-open-to-sierra-leone-call-up/|title=Seattle Sounders striker open to Sierra Leone call-up|date=February 26, 2017|work=Football Sierra Leone|access-date=June 6, 2017|archive-date=March 22, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170322074143/http://footballsierraleone.net/2017/02/26/seattle-sounders-striker-open-to-sierra-leone-call-up/|url-status=dead}} On June 5, 2017, Mansaray announced via Instagram that he had been called up by Sierra Leone.{{cite web|url=http://www.sounderatheart.com/2017/6/5/15743120/victor-mansaray-sierra-leone-switch|title=Victor Mansaray making Sierra Leone switch|last=Blakely|first=Chris|date=June 5, 2017|work=Sounder At Heart|access-date=June 6, 2017|archive-date=October 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171019234242/https://www.sounderatheart.com/2017/6/5/15743120/victor-mansaray-sierra-leone-switch|url-status=dead}}