Zakaria Sawo

Zakaria Sarjo Sawo is a Swedish footballer who plays as a striker for Cypriot First Division club AEL Limassol, on loan from Djurgårdens IF.

Early life

Sawo was born in 2000 in Sweden. He is a native of Oxie, Sweden. He was born to a Gambian father and Swedish mother.

Career

Sawo started his career with Swedish side BK Olympic. After that, he signed for Swedish side FC Rosengård 1917. In 2021, he signed for Swedish side Oskarshamns AIK. In 2022, he signed for Norwegian side IK Start. In 2023, he signed for Cypriot side Aris Limassol FC. In 2025, he signed for Djurgårdens IF.

Style of play

Sawo mainly operates as a striker. He is known for his speed.