Abu Kamara (footballer, born 2003)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Abu Bakarr Kamara[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 21 July 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | London, England | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Norwich City | ||
| Number | 47 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2013–2023 | Norwich City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | Norwich City | 3 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | → Portsmouth (loan) | 46 | (8) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2024 | England U20 | 1 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:07, 27 April 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 02:03, 8 June 2024 (UTC) | |||
Abu Bakarr Kamara (born 21 July 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL Championship club Norwich City.
Club career[edit]
Kamara joined the youth academy of Norwich City at the age of ten, and worked his way up their youth categories.[2] In January 2021, he signed his first professional contract with the club until 2023; in October of the same year, he extended his deal until 2025.[3]
On 1 April 2023, Kamara made his professional debut for Norwich, coming on as a substitute for Teemu Pukki in the 70th minute of a 1–0 Championship defeat to Sheffield United.[2][4]
On 19 July 2023, Kamara joined EFL League One side Portsmouth on a season-long loan.[5][6]
International career[edit]
On 7 June 2024, Kamara made his England U20 debut during a 2-1 win over Sweden at Stadion ŠRC Sesvete.[7]
Style of play[edit]
Kamara started playing in Norwich City's academy as a winger, moving to left-back, then attacking midfielder, before finally settling as a striker.[8] He has been described as a "willing runner" who helps out the team and "attempts to score all the chances given to him".[8]
Personal life[edit]
Born in England, Kamara is of Sierra Leonean descent.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Premier League clubs publish 2019/20 retained lists". The Premier League. 26 June 2020. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
- ^ a b c "Bittersweet Norwich City debut for Abu Kamara". 2 April 2023.
- ^ "New City deal for prolific striker". The Pink Un.
- ^ "Norwich City 0-1 Sheffield United: James McAtee scores winner as Blades bolster promotion hopes". Sky Sports. 1 April 2023. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
- ^ "Kamara Signs On Loan". Portsmouth FC. 19 July 2023. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ "Portsmouth sign Norwich forward Kamara on loan". BBC Sport. 19 July 2023. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ "Report: Sweden 1-2 England Elite League Squad". www.englandfootball.com. 7 June 2024. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Getting to know: Abu Kamara". Norwich City.
External links[edit]
- Abu Kamara at Soccerway