Omar Sowe (born 28 October 2000) is a Gambian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Besta deild karla club ÃÂBV.
Raised in Harrison, New Jersey, Sowe attended Harrison High School and became the school's all-time leading scorer in October 2018. He finished his four year high school career with 89 goals and 67 assists, as well as being named to the NJSCAA All-State team in 2017 and 2018.
Sowe began playing with the New York Red Bulls academy in 2018. He also appeared for the club's USL League Two side New York Red Bulls U-23.
Sowe signed his first professional contract with the New York Red Bulls II on 16 August 2019. He made his professional debut on 24 August 2019, appearing as a 66th-minute substitute during a 5âÂÂ1 victory over Swope Park Rangers. On 21 September 2019, Sowe scored his first goal as a professional in a 5âÂÂ3 loss against Louisville City FC. On 9 September 2020, Sowe recorded scored three goals in a 6âÂÂ0 victory over Philadelphia Union II. Sowe finished the 2020 season leading Red Bulls II in goals with 7.
On 18 May 2021, Sowe scored his first goal of the season in a 2âÂÂ1 victory over Loudoun United.
On 11 September 2021, Sowe made the move to the New York Red Bulls MLS roster. He made his debut the same day, appearing as a 70th-minute substitute during a 1âÂÂ1 draw with D.C. United.
Following the 2022 season, his contract option was declined by New York.
On 24 March 2022, New York announced that they had loaned Sowe to Breiðablik of the Icelandic Besta-deild karla. Sowe scored his first goal for the club on 7 May 2022, during a 5âÂÂ1 victory over ÃÂA.
On 29 December 2022, Sowe signed with Icelandic second division club Leiknir ReykjavÃÂk.
On 4 November 2024, Sowe signed with Besta deild karla club ÃÂBV.