David Kamara

David Joy Gbashai Kamara (born 4 January 2006) is a footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League Two club Tranmere Rovers on loan from club Peterborough United.

Career Kamara was born in the London Borough of Lambeth and attended St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Rotherhithe. He began his career at Welling United, coming through the academy ranks before making his debut in a 1–0 London Senior Cup victory over Cray Valley Paper Mills. The next season, he would score his first goal for the Wings in a 3–2 league victory over Havant & Waterlooville.

Kamara's performances attracted attention from Football League sides, with him holding trials at both Gillingham and Peterborough United, as well as interest from Luton Town. However, it would be Peterborough that would confirm the signing of Kamara on 10 June 2024.

Kamara made his senior debut on 8 October 2024, coming on as a substitute for Abraham Odoh in a 2–0 EFL Trophy victory over Stevenage.

On 10 October 2025, Kamara joined Enterprise National League North side King's Lynn Town on an initial one-month loan

On 12 November 2025, Kamara signed a new long-term contract at Peterborough until 2029. The following day Kamara joined Harborough Town on loan until the end of the season

On 1 September 2026, Kamara joined League Two side Tranmere Rovers on loan until the end of the season.

International career Kamara is of Sierra Leonean descent. He was called up, along with 20 other foreign-based players, to the provisional Sierra Leone U20 squad in preparation for the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.

Career statistics

Honours Peterborough United EFL Trophy: 2024–25