David Kamara (born 4 January 2006) is an English footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League One club Peterborough United.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David Kamara[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 4 January 2006 | ||
| Place of birth | London, England | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Peterborough United | ||
| Number | 41 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2022 | Welling United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2024 | Welling United | 11 | (2) |
| 2024– | Peterborough United | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:57, 17 November 2024 (UTC) | |||
Career
editKamara began his career at Welling United, coming through the academy ranks before making his debut in a 1–0 London Senior Cup victory over Cray Valley Paper Mills.[3] The next season, he would score his first goal for the Wings in a 3–2 league victory over Havant & Waterlooville.[4]
Kamara's performances attracted attention from Football League sides, with him holding trials at both Gillingham[5] and Peterborough United,[6] as well as interest from Luton Town. However, it would be Peterborough that would confirm the signing of Kamara on 10 June 2024.[7]
Kamara made his senior debut on 8 October 2024, coming on as a substitute for Abraham Odoh in a 2–0 EFL Trophy victory over Stevenage.[8]
Career statistics
edit- As of match played 8 October 2024
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Welling United | 2022–23 | National League South | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 2[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2023–24 | National League South | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | – | 1[b] | 1 | 12 | 3 | ||
| Peterborough United | 2024–25[9] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career total | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 3 | ||
- ^ One appearance in London Senior Cup, one appearance in Kent Senior Cup
- ^ Appearances in FA Trophy
- ^ Appearances in EFL Trophy
References
edit- ^ "Squad List 2024/25 & U21 registered contract players: Peterborough United" (PDF). English Football League. p. 76. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ "David Kamara". worldfootball.net.
- ^ David Carter (19 October 2022). "Valley Profligacy in Front of Goal Continues as Young Wings Take Flight". crayvalleypmfc.com. Cray Valley Paper Mills. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ Olly Groome (26 August 2023). "MATCH REPORT: Welling United 3 Havant & Waterlooville 2". wellingunited.com. Welling United. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ Luke Cawdell (2 February 2024). "Welling United talent David Kamara on Gillingham's radar after reported interest from Premier League Luton Town". kentonline.co.uk. Kent Online. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ Alan Swann (14 May 2024). "Peterborough United set to make teenage striker their first summer signing and latest on Knight and Steer". peterboroughtoday.co.uk. Peterborough Telegraph. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ "Posh Confirm Arrival Of Kamara". theposh.com. Peterborough United. 10 June 2024. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ "Posh Should Progress In Trophy After Wet Night In PE2". theposh.com. Peterborough United. 8 October 2024. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ "Games played by David Kamara in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 November 2024.