Mahmudu Bajo (born 15 August 2004) is a Gambian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Serbian SuperLiga club Red Star Belgrade.
Club career
Born in Keneba, Gambia, Bajo started his football career at local club RS Tallinding FC before moving to Spanish club Granada. In 2023, Bajo signed a contract with the Niké liga club Podbrezová.
Bajo made his professional Niké Liga debut for Podbrezová against MFK Dukla Banská Bystrica on 28 July 2023.
On July 18 2024, Bajo joined another Slovak club, Dunajská Streda. He signed a four-year contract, until June 2028.
On 1 August 2025, Red Star Belgrade announced that had reached an agreement with Bajo on a four-year deal, with an option for one more year.
International career
In 2023 he participated with Gambia U20 national team in the 2023 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, and the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
In 2024 he made his debut for the Gambia national team.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsPodbrezová2023–24Slovak First Football League28040——320Dunajská Streda2024–25Slovak First Football League3203020—3702025–26Slovak First Football League1000——10Total3303020—380Red Star Belgrade2025–26Serbian SuperLiga1712040—2312026–27Serbian SuperLiga500020—70Total2212060—301Career total8319080001001
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsGambia202440202550Total90
Honours Red Star Serbian SuperLiga: 2025–26 Serbian Cup: 2025–26
Notes
References
External links FK Železiarne Podbrezová official club profile
Futbalnet profile