Isata Sesay

The journey

Isata Sesay represents the first generation of Sierra Leonean players to make it to the Goaliano Academy, after the platform's talent-spotting system noted her in a local league near Bo — the start of a path that will mature with time towards the first team.

The dream

To inspire a new generation of players in her country

Character

A strong, muscular build, short blonde hair, and, most notably, a small scar above her eyebrow from a childhood injury.

• Energetic and quick to recover
• bold in attack
• hard-working defensively
• versatile

Favorites

Food

Rice with peanut sauce

Hobby

Writing

Music

Bubangi music

From the first cohort at the Goaliano Academy.