Portland Hearts of Pine have signed Senegalese defender Serigne Mbacke Faye.
Faye joins Hearts after two seasons with Bulgarian side Etar FC, where he featured in the Bulgarian first and second division. The defender began his professional career in Senegal with Jamono Fatick before later joining Guediaway FC. His first move to Europe came with Danish side Kolding IF, where he spent one season before moving to Bulgaria.
“This club’s ambition made me want to sign,” said Faye. “The project they’re building here interests me a lot. I’ve already been told about the atmosphere at the stadium, I like the sound of it a lot… It’s similar to the atmosphere at other clubs I’ve played for, especially my first club in Senegal, Guediaway FC.”
Standing at 6'1", Faye will join the likes of Kemali Green and Brecc Evans as center back's in Portland.
“Serigne will be a tremendous asset this year,” said Hearts head coach Bobby Murphy. “His physical profile and technical ability make him a natural fit in our system.”
