WELCOME, FANKATY DABO!
Raith Rovers Football Club is thrilled to announce the signing of seasoned right-back Fankaty Dabo, who joins on an initial short-term deal until January.
Fankaty commented, “I’m delighted to be here and looking forward to getting back to playing and enjoying my football again. I’ve had a great first day with the boys and I can’t wait to get properly started.“
Neill Collins commented, “Fankaty has played a key role in a very strong Coventry City side only a year ago. His physical attributes of pace and power will add another dimension to our squad and I’m sure the fans will enjoy watching his impact in the final third. We are delighted that Fankaty has made the decision to join us at Stark’s Park.“
The 28-year-old defender brings a wealth of experience to Stark’s Park, having played at a high level across multiple leagues in England and Europe, including Coventry City and Dutch sides Vitesse and Sparta Rotterdam.
Fankaty began his career with Chelsea, where he progressed through the youth ranks before gaining valuable First Team experience on loan at Swindon Town.
It was at Swindon where he made his professional debut and scored his first senior goal in a local Derby against Oxford United.
His next moves took him to the Netherlands, where he spent time on loan at Vitesse and Sparta Rotterdam, further developing his defensive skills in the Eredivisie.
In 2019, Fankaty made a permanent switch to Coventry City, a move that proved to be a major success.
He quickly established himself as a key player and was named Coventry’s Player of the Year in their English League One title-winning 2019/20 season.
His performances that year also earned him a spot in the PFA League One Team of the Year, underlining his quality as one of the division’s best full-backs.
Over the next few seasons, Fankaty made more than 80 appearances for Coventry in the Championship, helping them secure promotion and establish themselves in the second tier.
Fankaty was part of the Coventry side who were touching distance from Premier League football.
After a short spell at Forest Green Rovers, Fankaty now joins Raith Rovers eager to contribute his experience and leadership to our squad.
With over 300 career appearances spanning multiple competitions, including the UEFA Europa League and FA Cup, Fankaty brings a strong defensive presence and valuable versatility to our back line.
Fankaty is known for his energy, overlapping runs, and ability to deliver dangerous crosses, as well as his strength and tenacity to win the ball back.
Welcome to Raith Rovers, Fankaty!
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