Amara Nallo

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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
–2023 West Ham United
2023– Liverpool
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2024– Liverpool 0 (0)
International career‡
2024– England U18 5 (0)
2024– England U19 1 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 25 October 2023 00:15 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals 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]

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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 U18 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
ClubSeasonLeague FA Cup EFL Cup EuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Liverpool U21 2023–24 [19] ————3 [a] 030
2024–25 [20] ————1 [a] 010
Total————4040
Liverpool 2024–25 [20] Premier League 0000001 [b] 00010
Career total000000104050
  1. 1 2 Appearance(s) 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.
  20. 1 2 "Amara Nallo | Football Stats | Liverpool | Season 2024/2025 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
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