Abu Kamara (footballer, born 2003)

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Abu Kamara
Personal information
Full name Abu Bakarr Kamara [1]
Date of birth (2003-07-21) 21 July 2003 (age 20)
Place of birth Lambeth, 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*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2023– Norwich City 3 (0)
2023–2024 → Portsmouth (loan) 46 (8)
International career‡
2024– England U20 1 (0)
*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.

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Club career

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

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

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

Born in England, Kamara is of Sierra Leonean descent. [2]

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References

  1. ↑ "Premier League clubs publish 2019/20 retained lists". The Premier League. 26 June 2020. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 "Bittersweet Norwich City debut for Abu Kamara". 2 April 2023.
  3. ↑ "New City deal for prolific striker". The Pink Un.
  4. ↑ "Norwich City 0-1 Sheffield United: James McAtee scores winner as Blades bolster promotion hopes". Sky Sports. 1 April 2023. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
  5. ↑ "Kamara Signs On Loan". Portsmouth FC. 19 July 2023. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  6. ↑ "Portsmouth sign Norwich forward Kamara on loan". BBC Sport. 19 July 2023. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  7. ↑ "Report: Sweden 1-2 England Elite League Squad". www.englandfootball.com. 7 June 2024. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  8. 1 2 "Getting to know: Abu Kamara". Norwich City.
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