Amara Nallo

Amara Nallo

Personal information
Full name	Amara Nallo [1]
Date of birth	(2006-11-18) 18 November 2006 (age 18)
Place of birth	England
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	Liverpool
Number	65
Youth career
0000–2023	West Ham United
2023–	Liverpool
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2024–	Liverpool	0	(0)
International career‡
2024–	England U18	5	(0)
2024–	England U19	1	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 October 2023 00:15 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 09:25, 13 October 2024 (UTC)

Amara Nallo (born 18 November 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central defender for Premier League club Liverpool. ^[2]

Club career

A product of the West Ham academy, he signed scholarship terms with the club in early 2023. ^[3] He joined fellow Premier League side Liverpool in August 2023. ^[4] He made quick progress through the youth ranks in his first season with the club. ^[5] By November 2023, he had already played more games for the Liverpool under-21 side in Premier League 2 than he had for the under-18 side. ^[6] He also drew praise from under-21 manager Barry Lewtas for his performances in the Premier League International Cup. ^[7] He also played for Liverpool in the EFL Trophy. ^{[8] [9]}

On 28 February 2024, he was included in the Liverpool senior team's match day squad for the first time, named as a substitute against Southampton in the FA Cup. ^[10] On 10 March 2024, he was included in the Liverpool senior team's match day squad for the first time in the Premier League, named as a substitute against Manchester City. On 29 January 2025, Nallo made his first-team debut for Liverpool, replacing Jayden Danns in the 83rd minute, in a 3-2 UEFA Champions League defeat against PSV Eindhoven but was shown a direct red card 4 minutes later in the 87th minute for denying a goalscoring opportunity. ^{[11] [12]}

International career

In March 2024, Nallo received his first call-up to the England U-18 squad, for Pinatar Super Cup fixtures against Czechia, Germany and the Netherlands. ^[13] He made his debut during a 2-1 win over Czechia at the Pinatar Arena on 20 March 2024. ^[14]

On 12 October 2024, Nallo made his England U19 debut during a 4–1 win against Netherlands in Marbella. ^[15]

Style of play

West Ham under-16 coach Carlton Cole described Nallo as "a Rolls Royce of a centre-back". ^[16] Cole also said he has a "high ceiling" with "a great left foot" who appears "elegant when he moves with the ball" and able to play the ball with "both feet". ^[17]

Personal life

Nallo reportedly has heritage from Sierra Leone. ^[18]

Career statistics

As of match played 29 January 2025

Appearances and goal by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		EFL Cup		Europe		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Liverpool U21	2023–24 [19]	—	—		—		—		—		3 [a]	0	3	0
	2024–25	—	—		—		—		—		1 [a]	0	1	0
	Total		—		—		—		—		4	0	4	0
Liverpool	2024–25	Premier League	0	0	0	0	0	0	1 [b]	0	0	0	1	0
Career total			—		—		—		1	0	4	0	5	0

1. Appearances in EFL Trophy
2. Appearance in UEFA Champions League

References

1. "Latest updated Premier League squad lists for 2023/24". Premier League. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
2. "A.Nallo". Soccerway. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
3. "LIVERPOOL CLOSING IN ON WEST HAM PRODIGY". One Football. 2 August 2023. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
4. Killen, Stephen (27 August 2023). "Verdict shared on double Liverpool transfer after striker continues scoring hot streak". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
5. Evans, Gregg (10 October 2023). "How Liverpool sign young players - and why this summer's recruits are so exciting". The Athletic. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
6. Doyle, Ian (5 November 2023). "Liverpool summer signing fast-tracked through club ranks as Academy buzz continues". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
7. Quinlan, James (23 October 2023). "Liverpool find new rising star after summer transfer as Kaide Gordon fitness update shared". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
8. "Centre back Nallo impressive with Liverpool U21". Football Sierra Leone. 15 February 2024. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
9. Wakefield, Mark (28 February 2024). "Who is Amara Nallo? Liverpool starlet handed FA Cup chance months after West Ham transfer". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
10. Rooney, Will (28 February 2024). "Liverpool hand out debut as new 17 y/o on the bench - but 13 players missing against Southampton". Liverpool World. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
11. "PSV VS. LIVERPOOL". Soccerway. 29 January 2025. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
12. Markham, Carl (28 January 2025). "Liverpool name players for Champions League finale - and leave eight stars at home". The Independent. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
13. Durkan, Joanna (16 March 2024). "9 Liverpool players called up by England – with 17-year-old earning career first". This is Anfield. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
14. "Report: England MU18s 2-1 Czechia". England Football. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
15. "Report: Netherlands 1-4 England MU19s". England Football. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
16. Pearce, James (24 August 2023). "Liverpool complete deals for Nyoni and Nallo". The Athletic. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
17. "12 Academy youngsters sign Scholarships". whufc. 9 May 2023. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
18. "Liverpool Signs Sierra Leonean Descent Amara Nallo". Sierraloaded.sl. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
19. "Games played by Amara Nallo in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 February 2024.

External links

• Amara Nallo – UEFA competition record ( archive )