Abu Kamara | |
Full Name: | Abu Bakarr Kamara[1] |
Birth Date: | 21 July 2003 |
Birth Place: | Lambeth, England |
Height: | 1.83m |
Position: | Striker |
Currentclub: | Portsmouth |
Clubnumber: | 47 |
Youthyears1: | 2013–2023 |
Youthclubs1: | Norwich City |
Years1: | 2023– |
Clubs1: | Norwich |
Caps1: | 3 |
Goals1: | 0 |
Years2: | 2023–2024 |
Clubs2: | → Portsmouth (loan) |
Caps2: | 46 |
Goals2: | 8 |
Nationalyears1: | 2024– |
Nationalteam1: | England U20 |
Nationalcaps1: | 2 |
Nationalgoals1: | 0 |
Club-Update: | 22:07, 27 April 2024 (UTC) |
Nationalteam-Update: | 08:46, 14 June 2024 (UTC) |
Abu Bakarr Kamara (born 21 July 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Norwich
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.[4]
On 19 July 2023, Kamara joined EFL League One side Portsmouth on a season-long loan.[5] [6]
He scored his first goal for Norwich on 13 August 2024 in an EFL Cup tie against Stevenage.[7]
On 7 June 2024, Kamara made his England U20 debut during a 2–1 win over Sweden at Stadion ŠRC Sesvete.[8]
Kamara started playing in Norwich City's academy as a winger, moving to left-back, then attacking midfielder, before finally settling as a striker. He has been described as a "willing runner" who helps out the team and "attempts to score all the chances given to him".[9]
Born in England, Kamara is of Sierra Leonean descent.[2]
Portsmouth