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Diomansy Kamara 
Kamara playing for senegalPersonal information Full name Diomansy Mehdi Moustapha Kamara Date of birth 8 November 1980 Place of birth Paris, France Height 1.81 m (5 ft 11 1⁄2 in)[1] Playing position Striker Club information Current club Eskişehirspor Number 15 Senior career* Years Team Apps† (Gls)† 1998–1999 Red Star Paris 4 (2) 1999–2001 Catanzaro 34 (9) 2001–2005 Modena 82 (15) 2004–2005 Portsmouth 25 (4) 2005–2007 West Bromwich Albion 60 (21) 2007–2011 Fulham 59 (12) 2010 → Celtic (loan) 9 (2) 2011 → Leicester City (loan) 7 (2) 2011– Eskişehirspor 0 (2) National team‡ 2003– Senegal 49 (9) * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 27 April 2011.
† Appearances (Goals).
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 13 February 2011Diomansy Mehdi Moustapha Kamara (born 8 November 1980 in Paris, France) is a professional football striker, currently playing for Eskişehirspor. He plays internationally for Senegal.
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Club career
Early career
Kamara began his professional career with Red Star 93 before joining Catanzaro during the 1999–2000 season.
He made 34 league appearances and scored nine times for the Calabrian club before signing for Modena. In three seasons there, he scored 15 times in 82 appearances, impressing many with his speed and agility.
Portsmouth
In August 2004, Portsmouth wanted to sign Kamara for a loan deal but eventually signed him for £2.5 million for a permanent transfer, making him their then record signing.[2] However, despite a bright start, Kamara struggled for form and injuries during the 2004–05 season, and after just one year at Portsmouth they took advantage of a clause in his contract which allowed them to move him on to West Bromwich Albion whilst only paying £1 million of his initial transfer fee to Modena. Albion paid £1.5 million for Kamara.[3]
West Bromwich Albion
Kamara made his Albion debut on 13 August 2005, replacing Kanu in the 60th minute in a 0–0 draw away at Manchester City. He picked up a yellow card in each of his first three games for the club. His first goal for West Brom was scored in a 4–1 Hawthorns win over Bradford City in the League Cup, on 20 September 2005.[4] It was one of only two goals scored by Kamara during 2005–06; his first league goal for the club was scored against Manchester City on 10 December 2005, Albion winning 2–0. Albion were relegated from the Premier League that season, but 2006–07 saw Kamara hit a rich vein of form, netting 23 goals in all competitions and helping Albion reach the playoff final. His goalscoring exploits earned him the Championship Player-of-the-Month award for October 2006,[5] as well as the PFA Fans' Player-of-the-Month award for February 2007.[6] He was also named in the PFA Championship Team of the Year[7] and won the West Bromwich Albion Player of the Year award.[8]
Fulham
Diomansy Kamara in action for Fulham F.C.
On 9 July 2007, Kamara signed a four-year deal with Fulham for £6 million and the move was a club record sale from West Brom.[9] He made his debut for the Cottagers in a 2–1 defeat away at Arsenal on 12 August 2007; Kamara replaced fellow debutant David Healy in the second half. Kamara scored his first goal for Fulham in a 1–0 win at Shrewsbury Town in the League Cup, on 28 August 2007.[10] Four days later he notched his first league goal for the Cottagers, a superb late overhead kick to earn a 3–3 draw with Tottenham Hotspur.[11] Later in the season, after having a relatively dry spell in front of goal, resurrected Fulham's Premier League survival hopes with two goals in the last twenty minutes (plus a Danny Murphy penalty) secured a rare away win against Manchester City. Fulham eventually survived relegation, in the last game. Whilst playing for Senegal in a match against Liberia in June 2008, Kamara ruptured his cruciate ligament, an injury which required reconstructive surgery.[12]
In his first start for the Cottagers since his injury he scored a brace against Aston Villa, helping his side to win 3–1. On 17 September, Kamara helped Fulham secure an away draw against CSKA Sofia which ended 1–1 in the Europa League.
Loan to Celtic
On 1 February 2010, Kamara moved to Celtic on loan until the end of the 2009–10 season, having played under Tony Mowbray when at West Bromwich Albion.[13] He made his debut on 2 February 2010 against Kilmarnock at Rugby Park in a 1–0 defeat.
On 7 February, Kamara scored his first goal for Celtic against Dunfermline in the Scottish Cup with a sensational strike from the edge of the box, it was also the game that provided the first Celtic goal for his strike partner Robbie Keane.[14] On 13 February, he scored his second goal for Celtic and his first SPL goal, coming against Aberdeen in thrilling 4–4 draw at Pittodrie.[15] On 25 April, he scored the first of two in a 2–0 win against Dundee United after returning from injury.
Return to Fulham
Kamara scored his first league goal for them in the 2010–11 season on 16 October 2010 against Tottenham Hotspur in a 2–1 defeat in the 30th minute at Craven Cottage. He also scored in the 2–1 defeat against Arsenal on 4 December 2010 at the Emirates Stadium in the 30th minute where he played 73 minutes of the match and was replaced by fellow striker Andrew Johnson. On 8 January 2011, Kamara netted a hat-trick and played the full 90 minutes in the third round of the FA Cup against Peterborough United in a 6-2 victory at Craven Cottage.
Loan to Leicester City
Leicester City signed Kamara on loan until the end of the 2010–11 season on 21 March 2011.[16] He made his competitive debut against Middlesbrough on 2 April 2011, making an assist in a 3-3 draw,[17] and scored his first goal in a 4-0 win over Burnley on 9 April.[18] He scored his second goal against Ipswich making the score 4-2.
Departure from Fulham and joining
On Friday 24 June 2011, it was announced by the club that Kamara would not be renewing his contract and had left the club to sign with Turkish club Eskisehirspor.[19]
International career
Kamara has played 49 games and scored nine goals for Senegal.
Career statistics
- As of 15 January 2011[20]
Club performance League Cup League Cup Continental Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals France League Coupe de France Coupe de la Ligue Europe Total 1998–99 Red Star Division 2 4 0 4 0 Italy League Coppa Italia League Cup Europe Total 1999–2000 Catanzaro Serie C2 11 4 11 4 2000–01 23 5 23 5 2001–02 Modena Serie B 24 4 24 4 2002–03 Serie A 29 5 29 5 2003–04 29 6 29 6 England League FA Cup League Cup Europe Total 2004–05 Portsmouth Premier League 25 4 2 0 2 2 29 6 2005–06 West Bromwich Albion Premier League 26 1 3 1 29 2 2006–07 Championship 34 20 4 2 2 0 40 22 2007–08 Fulham Premier League 28 5 2 1 30 6 2008–09 12 4 2 0 14 4 2009–10 9 1 0 0 3 2 12 3 2010–11 10 2 1 3 0 0 11 5 2009–10 Celtic SPL 9 2 1 1 10 3 Total France 4 0 4 0 Italy 116 24 116 24 England 141 35 9 5 9 4 3 2 148 48 Scotland 9 2 1 1 0 0 10 3 Career total 263 61 10 6 9 4 3 2 292 75 References
- ^ Diomansy Kamara profile
- ^ "Pompey land new striker". BBC Sport. 20 August 2004. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/portsmouth/3602266.stm. Retrieved 25 May 2007.
- ^ "Kamara seals £1.5m West Brom deal". BBC Sport. 26 July 2005. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/west_bromwich_albion/4718515.stm. Retrieved 23 April 2007.
- ^ "WBA vs Bradford City". West Bromwich Albion FC. 20 September 2005. http://www.wba.premiumtv.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10366~32142,00.html. Retrieved 12 August 2007.
- ^ "Baggies star Kamara claims award". BBC Sport. 5 November 2006. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/west_bromwich_albion/6118680.stm. Retrieved 25 May 2007.
- ^ "Kamara scoops PFA Fans' award". West Bromwich Albion. 1 March 2007. http://www.wba.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/0,,10366~989685,00.html. Retrieved 26 April 2007.
- ^ "Ronaldo secures PFA awards double". BBC Sport. 22 April 2007. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/6582201.stm. Retrieved 23 April 2007.
- ^ "Kamara wins Player-of-the-Year Award". West Bromwich Albion. 17 May 2007. http://www.wba.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/0,,10366~1025985,00.html. Retrieved 1 September 2007.
- ^ "Fulham sign Kamara from West Brom". BBC Sport. 9 July 2007. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/f/fulham/6256888.stm. Retrieved 13 November 2008.
- ^ "Shrewsbury 0–1 Fulham". BBC Sport. 28 August 2007. http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/6963514.stm. Retrieved 1 September 2007.
- ^ Mercer, Nathan (1 September 2007). "Fulham 3–3 Tottenham". BBC Sport. http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/6963700.stm. Retrieved 1 September 2007.
- ^ "Kamara operation blow for Fulham". BBC Sport. 2 July 2008. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/f/fulham/7485841.stm. Retrieved 3 July 2008.
- ^ "Celtic sign Fulham forward". Ontheminute.com. 1 February 2010. http://www.ontheminute.com/news/news.php?news=20697. Retrieved 1 February 2010.
- ^ "Dunfermline 2–4 Celtic". BBC Sport. 7 February 2010. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/8501382.stm. Retrieved 7 February 2010.
- ^ "Aberdeen 4–4 Celtic". BBC Sport. 13 February 2010. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/8510568.stm. Retrieved 13 February 2010.
- ^ Kamara Joins Foxes On Loan LCFC.com, 21 March 2011
- ^ "Middlesbrough 3 - 3 Leicester". BBC Sport. 2 Apr 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/9439054.stm. Retrieved 3 Apr 2011.
- ^ "Leicester 4 - 0 Burnley". BBC Sport. 9 Apr 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/12945240.stm. Retrieved 10 Apr 2011.
- ^ Fulham's Kamara joins Turkey's Eskisehirspor
- ^ Diomansy Kamara
External links
Senegal squad – 2004 African Cup of Nations 
Senegal squad – 2006 Africa Cup of Nations Fourth Place Senegal squad – 2008 Africa Cup of Nations 1 Sylva • 2 Sonko • 3 N'Daw • 4 Sarr • 5 Diawara • 6 I. Faye • 7 Camara • 8 Niang • 9 Gueye • 10 N'Doye • 11 Diouf • 12 Bayal Sall • 13 Diatta • 14 Papa Waigo • 15 Kamara • 16 C. N'Diaye • 17 Sougou • 18 Mendy • 19 Bouba Diop • 20 Diagne-Faye • 21 Beye • 22 Ba • 23 Coundoul • Coach: Kasperczak (L. N'Diaye)2006–07 Football League Championship PFA Team of the Year GK: Matt Murray · DF: Graham Alexander · DF: Darren Moore · DF: Curtis Davies · DF: Gareth Bale · MF: Carlos Edwards · MF: Dean Whitehead · MF: Jason Koumas · MF: Gary McSheffrey · FW: Michael Chopra · FW: Diomansy KamaraCategories:- 1980 births
- Sportspeople from Paris
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- 2004 African Cup of Nations players
- 2006 Africa Cup of Nations players
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- Red Star Saint-Ouen players
- Modena F.C. players
- Portsmouth F.C. players
- Premier League players
- The Football League players
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- Fulham F.C. players
- Leicester City F.C. players
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- Celtic F.C. players
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