Abu Bakarr Kamara (born 21 July 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for EFL League One club Portsmouth, on loan from EFL Championship club Norwich City.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Abu Bakarr Kamara[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 21 July 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | London, England | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Portsmouth (on loan from Norwich City) | ||
| Number | 25 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2013–2023 | Norwich City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | Norwich City | 3 | (0) |
| 2023– | → Portsmouth (loan) | 44 | (8) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:07, 19 April 2024 (UTC) | |||
Club career 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]
On 19 July 2023, Kamara joined EFL League One side Portsmouth on a season-long loan.[5][6]
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.[7] He has been described as a "willing runner" who helps out the team and "attempts to score all the chances given to him".[7]
Personal life edit
Born in England, Kamara is of Sierra Leonean descent.[2]
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.
- ^ a b "Getting to know: Abu Kamara". Norwich City.
External links edit
- Abu Kamara at Soccerway