Mahmudu Bajo: career, salary, market value and more

Mahmudu Bajo is an emerging Gambian football talent whose steady rise has marked him out as one of the country’s most promising midfield prospects. Comfortable operating as a defensive or central midfielder, he blends tactical intelligence with physical presence and composed ball distribution, traits that make him a vital anchor in the centre of the pitch.

Currently, Bajo is playing his trade in the Serbian SuperLiga with Red Star Belgrade (Crvena Zvezda), having completed a high-profile move from the Slovak side DAC 1904 in August 2025.

At the international level, his development was further underlined by his standout performances for the Gambia U20 team during their successful 2023 campaign, and he has since earned 9 caps for the senior national team, the Scorpions, as of late 2025.

Salary

Per professional estimates, Gambian international Mahmudu Bajo earns a competitive salary at Red Star Belgrade, on a contract that runs until June 30, 2029 (with an option for an additional year).

While specific weekly wages are not publicly disclosed by the club, his deal reflects his status as a valuable investment following his multi-million euro transfer, excluding additional performance-related bonuses and European competition incentives.

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Market Value

According to Transfermarkt, the 21-year-old Gambian midfielder’s current market value is approximately €2.2 million as of December 2025.

He joined Red Star Belgrade from DAC 1904 for a reported transfer fee of €3.5 million, marking a significant increase in his valuation since his time in the Slovak league.

Career

Mahmudu Bajo’s football journey has been one of rapid progression, moving from the Gambian domestic league through Spanish youth ranks to the top tiers of Eastern European football:

• Youth / Early Career: Developed at Tallinding United in the Gambia before making the move to Europe to join the youth ranks of Spanish club Granada CF.

• Podbrezová & DAC 1904 (2023–2025): After Spain, he moved to Slovakia, first with Železiarne Podbrezová and then DAC 1904, where he established himself as one of the most reliable young defensive midfielders in the Niké Liga.

• Red Star Belgrade (2025-): Signed for the Serbian giants on a permanent deal in August 2025, marking his debut in major European competitions, including the UEFA Europa League.

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Accolades & Highlights

While still in the early stages of his professional career, Bajo’s path highlights the growing influence of Gambian talent in European football, progressing through rigorous Spanish, Slovak, and Serbian systems.

• Key member of the Gambia U-20 squad that reached the knockout stages of the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

• Secured a major €3.5 million transfer to a historic European club (Red Star Belgrade) after just two seasons in professional European football.

• Successfully transitioned into the Gambia senior national team, becoming a regular fixture in their 2026 World Cup qualification campaign.