Al Bangura
Sierra Leonean footballer
Sierra Leone
Midfielder
Al Bangura: profile
Al Bangura (born 24 January 1988 in Freetown, Sierra Leone) is a former Sierra Leonean footballer who played as a midfielder.
Bangura started out at Watford F.C. in 2005. He played for 8 clubs in 3 countries since 2005. The busiest spell of his career was at Forest Green Rovers F.C. (2011–2014): 83 appearances and 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 172 appearances and 1 goal.
At international level, Bangura represented Sierra Leone (2008), earning 1 cap and scoring 0 goals.
Freetown has produced 95 footballers in our database, including Nathaniel Chalobah, Rodney Strasser and Umaru Bangura.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2008 (aged about 20)
- Countries played in
- 3: United Kingdom, Turkey and Azerbaijan
- Club goals per game
- 0.01 (1 in 172)
- Height
- 175 cm — taller than 27% of Sierra Leonean internationals on record
- Latest move
- St Albans City F.C. (2016)
- Shares a birthday with
- Pape Gueye, Ibrahim Mbaye and Emerse Faé (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2009 |  Watford F.C. |
EFL Championship | 62 | 1 |
| 2009 | Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. |
Premier League | 6 | 0 |
| 2009–2010 | Blackpool F.C. |
EFL League One | 9 | 0 |
| 2010–2011 |  Mersin İdmanyurdu |
TFF Second League | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 |  Gabala FC |
Azerbaijan Premier League | 5 | 0 |
| 2011–2014 | Forest Green Rovers F.C. |
National League | 83 | 0 |
| 2015 | Coventry City F.C. |
Premier League | 0 | 0 |
| 2016– | St Albans City F.C. |
Southern Football League | – | – |
| Total | 172 | 1 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Sierra Leone |
Senior | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Al Bangura?
Al Bangura was born on 24 January 1988, which makes him 38 years old.
Where was Al Bangura born?
Al Bangura was born in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Which national team does Al Bangura play for?
Al Bangura played international football for Sierra Leone. He has 1 cap and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Al Bangura played for?
Al Bangura's recorded clubs are Watford F.C., Brighton & Hove Albion F.C., Blackpool F.C., Mersin İdmanyurdu, Gabala FC, Forest Green Rovers F.C., Coventry City F.C. and St Albans City F.C..
How tall is Al Bangura?
Al Bangura is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Al Bangura play?
Al Bangura played as a midfielder.
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Curtis DaviesSierra Leone · b. 1985
Steven CaulkerSierra Leone · b. 1991
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Rodney StrasserSierra Leone · b. 1990
Umaru BanguraSierra Leone · b. 1987
Mohamed BanguraSierra Leone · Akropolis IF
Mohamed KamaraSierra Leone · Kazma Sporting Club
Sheriff SumaSierra Leone · Atlanta Silverbacks Reserves
Teteh BanguraSierra Leone · b. 1989
John KamaraSierra Leone · b. 1988
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Mustapha DumbuyaSierra Leone · b. 1987
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Alfred SankohSierra Leone · b. 1988
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Obi MetzgerSierra Leone · b. 1987