Henri Camara: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Henri Camara: profile

Henri Camara (born 10 May 1977 in Dakar, Senegal) is a former Senegalese footballer who played as a forward.

Camara's senior club career began in 1997 at ASC Jaraaf. He played for 17 clubs in 5 countries since 1997. The busiest spell of his career was at Panetolikos F.C. (2011–2014): 102 appearances and 29 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 421 appearances and 119 goals.

At international level, Camara represented Senegal (1999–2009). Our match database lists 16 of his international goals; the first came against Burkina Faso on 25 January 2000 (Africa Cup of Nations).

Dakar has produced 305 footballers in our database, including Patrice Evra, Idrissa Gueye and Mame Biram Diouf.

Eligibility explained: Why does Henri Camara play for Senegal?

Key facts

Senior international debut: 1999 (aged about 22)
First international goal: 2000 – aged 22 (match)
Countries played in: 5: Senegal, France, Switzerland, United Kingdom and Greece
Club goals per game: 0.28 (119 in 421)
Height: 178 cm — taller than 18% of Senegalese internationals on record
Latest move: Apollon Smyrnis F.C. (2016)
Shares a birthday with: Ziad Tlemçani, Emmanuel Emenike and Munir Mohand Mohamedi (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1997–1998	ASC Jaraaf	Senegal Premier League	–	–
1998–1999	RC Strasbourg Alsace	Ligue 1	0	0
1999–2000	Neuchâtel Xamax FCS	Challenge League	32	17
2000–2001	Grasshopper Club Zürich	Swiss Super League	11	3
2001–2003	CS Sedan Ardennes	Ligue 3	59	22
2003–2005	Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.	EFL Championship	30	7
2004–2005	Celtic F.C.	Scottish Premiership	18	8
2005	Southampton F.C.	EFL Championship	13	4
2005–2009	Wigan Athletic F.C.	EFL League One	69	20
2007–2008	West Ham United F.C.	EFL Championship	10	0
2009	Stoke City F.C.	EFL Championship	4	0
2009–2010	Sheffield United F.C.	EFL Championship	23	4
2010–2011	Atromitos F.C.	Super League Greece	28	3
2011–2014	Panetolikos F.C.	Super League Greece	102	29
2014–2015	Kalloni S.C.		13	1
2015	P.A.S. Lamia 1964	Gamma Ethniki	9	1
2015–2016	Panetolikos F.C.	Super League Greece	–	–
2016–	Apollon Smyrnis F.C.	Gamma Ethniki	–	–
	Total		421	119

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

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
1999–2009	Senegal	Senior	–	–

International goals (16)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	25 Jan 2000	Burkina Faso 1–3 Senegal	4	Africa Cup of Nations
2	1 Feb 2000	Zambia 2–2 Senegal	47	Africa Cup of Nations
3	10 Mar 2001	Senegal 4–0 Namibia	64	World Cup Qualification
4	16 Jun 2002	Sweden 1–2 Senegal	37	FIFA World Cup
5	16 Jun 2002	Sweden 1–2 Senegal	104	FIFA World Cup
6	5 Sep 2004	Mali 2–2 Senegal	45	World Cup Qualification
7	10 Oct 2004	Liberia 0–3 Senegal	50	World Cup Qualification
8	10 Oct 2004	Liberia 0–3 Senegal	73	World Cup Qualification
9	26 Mar 2005	Senegal 6–1 Liberia	72	World Cup Qualification
10	18 Jun 2005	Senegal 2–2 Togo	30	World Cup Qualification
11	8 Oct 2005	Senegal 3–0 Mali	18	World Cup Qualification
12	8 Oct 2005	Senegal 3–0 Mali	65	World Cup Qualification
13	23 Jan 2006	Zimbabwe 0–2 Senegal	59	Africa Cup of Nations
14	3 Feb 2006	Guinea 2–3 Senegal	90	Africa Cup of Nations
15	31 Jan 2008	Senegal 1–1 South Africa	36	Africa Cup of Nations
16	21 Jun 2008	Senegal 3–1 Liberia	65	World Cup Qualification

*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 Henri Camara?

Henri Camara was born on 10 May 1977, which makes him 49 years old.

Where was Henri Camara born?

Henri Camara was born in Dakar, Senegal.

Which national team does Henri Camara play for?

Henri Camara played international football for Senegal.

Which clubs has Henri Camara played for?

Henri Camara's recorded clubs are ASC Jaraaf, RC Strasbourg Alsace, Neuchâtel Xamax FCS, Grasshopper Club Zürich, CS Sedan Ardennes, Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C., Celtic F.C., Southampton F.C., Wigan Athletic F.C., West Ham United F.C., Stoke City F.C. and Sheffield United F.C. among others.

How tall is Henri Camara?

Henri Camara is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.

What position does Henri Camara play?

Henri Camara played as a forward.