Umaru Bangura: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Umaru Bangura: profile

Umaru Bangura (born 7 October 1987 in Freetown, Sierra Leone) is a retired Sierra Leonean footballer who played as a defender.

Bangura made the step into senior football with Watford F.C. in 2004. He played for 7 clubs in 5 countries between 2004 and 2022. His most appearances came at Hønefoss BK (2006–2010), where he made 123 appearances and scored 7 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 371 appearances and 9 goals.

At international level, Bangura represented Sierra Leone (2006–present).

Freetown has produced 95 footballers in our database, including Nathaniel Chalobah, Rodney Strasser and Mustapha Bundu.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2006 (aged about 19)
Club career: 2004–2022 (19 seasons)
Countries played in: 5: United Kingdom, Sierra Leone, Norway, Belarus and Switzerland
Club goals per game: 0.02 (9 in 371)
Height: 180 cm — taller than 46% of Sierra Leonean internationals on record
Latest move: Neuchâtel Xamax FCS (2021)
Shares a birthday with: Madjid Bougherra, Amadou Dante and Issa Ba (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2004–2005	Watford F.C.	EFL Championship	–	–
2005	Mighty Blackpool F.C.	Sierra Leone National Premier League	–	–
2006–2010	Hønefoss BK	Norwegian Third Division	123	7
2010–2013	FK Haugesund	1. divisjon football	81	1
2014–2016	FC Dinamo Minsk	Belarusian Premier League	58	0
2016–2021	FC Zürich	Swiss Super League	80	1
2021–2022	Neuchâtel Xamax FCS	Challenge League	29	0
	Total		371	9

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

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2006–	Sierra Leone	Senior	–	–

Frequently asked questions

How old is Umaru Bangura?

Umaru Bangura was born on 7 October 1987, which makes him 39 years old.

Where was Umaru Bangura born?

Umaru Bangura was born in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

Which national team does Umaru Bangura play for?

Umaru Bangura played international football for Sierra Leone.

Which clubs has Umaru Bangura played for?

Umaru Bangura's recorded clubs are Watford F.C., Mighty Blackpool F.C., Hønefoss BK, FK Haugesund, FC Dinamo Minsk, FC Zürich and Neuchâtel Xamax FCS.

How tall is Umaru Bangura?

Umaru Bangura is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.

What position does Umaru Bangura play?

Umaru Bangura played as a defender.