| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David Kamara | ||
| Date of birth | (2006-01-04) 4 January 2006 (age 19) | ||
| Place of birth | London, England | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
| Current team | Peterborough United | ||
| Number | 41 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 0000–2022 | 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) | |||
David Kamara (born 4 January 2006) is an English footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League One club Peterborough United.
Career
Kamara 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. The next season, he would score his first goal for the Wings in a 3–2 league victory over Havant & Waterlooville.
Kamara's performances attracted attention from Football League sides, with him holding trials at both Gillingham and Peterborough United, as well as interest from Luton Town. However, it would be Peterborough that would confirm the signing of Kamara on 10 June 2024.
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.
Career statistics
- As of match played 17 December 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 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2023–24 | National League South | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | – | 1 | 1 | 12 | 3 | ||
| Peterborough United | 2024–25 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Career total | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 16 | 3 | ||
- One appearance in London Senior Cup, one appearance in Kent Senior Cup
- Appearances in FA Trophy
- Appearances in EFL Trophy
References
- "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.
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