Abu Kamara (footballer, born 2003)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Abu Bakarr Kamara[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 21 July 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Lambeth, England | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Hull City | ||
| Number | 44 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2013–2023 | Norwich City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023–2024 | Norwich City | 5 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | → Portsmouth (loan) | 46 | (8) |
| 2024– | Hull City | 2 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2024– | England U20 | 2 | (0) |
|
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:35, 28 September 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 08:46, 14 June 2024 (UTC) | |||
Abu Bakarr Kamara (born 21 July 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL Championship club Hull City.
Club career
[edit]Norwich City
[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]
Portsmouth (loan)
[edit]On 19 July 2023, Kamara joined EFL League One side Portsmouth on a season-long loan.[5][6] He scored his first goal for Pompey in their 3–1 home win over Peterborough United on 2 September 2023.[7] This was also Kamara's first goal in senior football.[8]
Following his loan at Portsmouth expiring at the end of the 2023–24 season, Kamara briefly returned to Norwich, scoring his first goal for the Canaries in their EFL Cup tie at home to Stevenage on 13 August 2024.[9]
Hull City
[edit]A few weeks later, on 30 August 2024, Kamara signed a four-year deal with fellow EFL Championship club Hull City, arriving for an undisclosed fee.[10]
International career
[edit]On 7 June 2024, Kamara made his England U20 debut during a 2–1 win over Sweden at Stadion ŠRC Sesvete.[11]
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.[12] He has been described as a "willing runner" who helps out the team and "attempts to score all the chances given to him".[12]
Personal life
[edit]Born in England, Kamara is of Sierra Leonean descent.[2]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played 28 September 2024
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Norwich City U21 | 2020–21[13] | — | — | — | — | 1[a] | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||
| Norwich City | 2022–23[14] | Championship | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | |
| 2024–25[15] | Championship | 2 | 0 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | |||
| Total | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | — | 6 | 1 | |||
| Portsmouth (loan) | 2023–24[16] | League One | 46 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3[a] | 2 | 52 | 10 |
| Hull City | 2024–25[15] | Championship | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 53 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 61 | 11 | ||
- ^ a b Appearances in EFL Trophy
Honours
[edit]Portsmouth
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.
- ^ "Portsmouth 3–1 Peterborough United". BBC Sport. 2 September 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ "Kamara: A Dream Come True". Portsmouth F.C. 3 September 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ "Norwich 4–3 Stevenage". BBC Sport. 13 August 2024. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ "Kamara signs for the Tigers". Hull City A.F.C. 30 August 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ "Report: Sweden 1–2 England Elite League Squad". englandfootball.com. 7 June 2024. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Getting to know: Abu Kamara". Norwich City.
- ^ "Games played by Abu Kamara in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
- ^ "Games played by Abu Kamara in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
- ^ a b "Games played by Abu Kamara in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
- ^ "Games played by Abu Kamara in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
- ^ "Portsmouth 3–2 Barnsley: Pompey seal promotion to Championship with dramatic win". Sky Sports. 16 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
External links
[edit]- Abu Kamara at Soccerway