Diomansy Kamara: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Diomansy Kamara: profile

Diomansy Kamara (born 8 November 1980 in Paris, France) is a former Senegalese footballer who played as a forward.

Kamara made the step into senior football with Red Star F.C. in 1998. He played for 10 clubs in 5 countries between 1998 and 2015. The busiest spell of his career was at Eskişehirspor (2011–2014): 95 appearances and 28 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 399 appearances and 100 goals.

At international level, Kamara represented Senegal (2003–2011), earning 50 caps and scoring 9 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Tunisia on 23 January 2008 (Africa Cup of Nations).

Paris has produced 132 footballers in our database, including N'Golo Kanté, Armand Traoré and Raïs M'Bolhi.

Eligibility explained: Why does Diomansy Kamara play for Senegal?

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2003 (aged about 23)
First international goal: 2008 – aged 27 (match)
Club career: 1998–2015 (18 seasons)
Countries played in: 5: France, Italy, United Kingdom, Turkey and India
Club goals per game: 0.25 (100 in 399)
Height: 185 cm — taller than 55% of Senegalese internationals on record
Latest move: NorthEast United FC (2015)
Shares a birthday with: Ado Onaiwu, Jawhar Mnari and Jacques N'Guea (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1998–1999	Red Star F.C.	Ligue 2	4	0
1999–2001	Unione Sportiva Catanzaro	Serie B	34	9
2001–2004	Modena F.C.	Serie B	82	15
2004–2005	Portsmouth F.C.	EFL Championship	25	4
2005–2007	West Bromwich Albion F.C.	EFL Championship	60	21
2007–2011	Fulham F.C.	Premier League	59	12
2010	Celtic F.C.	Scottish Premiership	9	2
2011	Leicester City F.C.	EFL League One	7	2
2011–2014	Eskişehirspor	TFF Third League	95	28
2014–2015	Unione Sportiva Catanzaro	Serie B	12	4
2015	NorthEast United FC	Indian Super League	12	3
	Total		399	100

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2003–2011	Senegal	Senior	50	9

International goals (1)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	23 Jan 2008	Tunisia 2–2 Senegal	66	Africa Cup of Nations

*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.

Frequently asked questions

How old is Diomansy Kamara?

Diomansy Kamara was born on 8 November 1980, which makes him 45 years old.

Where was Diomansy Kamara born?

Diomansy Kamara was born in Paris, France.

Which national team does Diomansy Kamara play for?

Diomansy Kamara played international football for Senegal. He has 50 caps and 9 goals on record.

Which clubs has Diomansy Kamara played for?

Diomansy Kamara's recorded clubs are Red Star F.C., Unione Sportiva Catanzaro, Modena F.C., Portsmouth F.C., West Bromwich Albion F.C., Fulham F.C., Celtic F.C., Leicester City F.C., Eskişehirspor and NorthEast United FC.

How tall is Diomansy Kamara?

Diomansy Kamara is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.

What position does Diomansy Kamara play?

Diomansy Kamara played as a forward.