ST. LOUIS, Mo. (Matrix Midwest) - St. Louis CITY SC has added defender Mamadou Mbacke Fall on a permanent transfer from Spanish and global football giant FC Barcelona.
The 23-year-old Senegalese defender is signed through June 30, 2028, with club options for 2028-2029 and 2029-2030 seasons.
He will occupy one of St. Louis’s international roster slots once he obtains both his P-1 visa and International Transfer Certificate.
“When we started looking at ways to strengthen our defense, Mamadou’s profile stood out, and we believe he addresses some immediate needs for us,” said Sporting Director Corey Wray. “He is comfortable on the ball, reads the game well and combines mobility with strong front-foot defending. His experience playing in high performance cultures in both MLS and in Europe will provide stability to our back line.”
Fall signed with LAFC in 2021 after working on his development at Montverde Academy in Florida.
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He made his MLS debut at the age of 18 and went on to score six goals in 42 appearances across all competitions.
In 2022, he moved to Europe and joined Spanish La Liga side Villarreal CF on loan.
After splitting time with Villarreal’s first and second teams, Fall joined FC Barcelona’s B-team, FC Barcelona Atlètic, on loan before completing a permanent transfer to the club in 2024.
He played 59 matches for Barcelona, scoring four goals.
For country, Fall has earned call-ups to the Senegal U-17 squad.
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He will join new signee Rafael Santos as the latest additions to St. Louis’s backline.
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