David Kamara
English footballer
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David Joy Gbashai Kamara (born 4 January 2006) is a footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League One club Peterborough United.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David Joy Gbashai Kamara[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 4 January 2006 | ||
| Place of birth | Peckham, England | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[2] | ||
| Position | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Peterborough United | ||
| Number | 34 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2022 | Welling United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2024 | Welling United | 11 | (2) |
| 2024– | Peterborough United | 9 | (2) |
| 2025 | → King's Lynn Town (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| 2025–2026 | → Harborough Town (loan) | 14 | (5) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 20:17, 13 April 2026 (UTC) | |||
Career
Kamara was born in the London Borough of Lambeth and attended St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Rotherhithe.[3] He 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.[4] The next season, he would score his first goal for the Wings in a 3–2 league victory over Havant & Waterlooville.[5]
Kamara's performances attracted attention from Football League sides, with him holding trials at both Gillingham[6] and Peterborough United,[7] as well as interest from Luton Town. However, it would be Peterborough that would confirm the signing of Kamara on 10 June 2024.[8]
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.[9]
On 10 October 2025, Kamara joined Enterprise National League North side King's Lynn Town on an initial one-month loan[10]
On 12 November 2025, Kamara signed a new long-term contract at Peterborough until 2029.[11] The following day Kamara joined Harborough Town on loan until the end of the season[12]
International career
Kamara is of Sierra Leonean descent. He was called up, along with 20 other foreign-based players, to the provisional Sierra Leone U20 squad in preparation for the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.[13]
Career statistics
- As of match played 6 April 2026
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Welling United | 2022–23[14] | National League South | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 2[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2023–24[14] | National League South | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | – | 1[b] | 1 | 12 | 3 | ||
| Total | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 3 | ||
| Peterborough United | 2024–25[15] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[c] | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025–26[16] | League One | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | |
| Total | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 2 | ||
| King's Lynn Town (loan) | 2025–26[16] | National League North | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | |
| Harborough Town (loan) | 2025–26[17] | Southern League Premier Division Central | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | – | 2[b] | 1 | 16 | 6 | |
| Career total | 39 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 46 | 11 | ||
- One appearance in London Senior Cup, one appearance in Kent Senior Cup
- Appearances in EFL Trophy
Honours
Peterborough United