Kamil Conteh

Kamil Amadu Conteh (born 26 December 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for club Bromley. Born in England, he plays for the Sierra Leone national team.

Club career Watford Conteh joined Watford in 2018, signing his first professional deal in July 2021. He went onto make his first-team debut in January 2022, featuring for 16 minutes during a 4–1 defeat to Leicester City in the third round of the FA Cup.

On 5 February 2022, Conteh joined National League South side Braintree Town on loan from Watford for the remainder of the 2021–22 season. On that same day, he made his debut during a 0–0 draw with Eastbourne Borough, featuring for 87 minutes before being replaced by Michael Dome-Benwin. Just two weeks later, Conteh scored his first goal for the club, giving the Essex-based side a 1–0 home victory over Hungerford Town in the 61st minute.

Middlesbrough In April 2022, with his contract coming to a close at Watford, Conteh spent time on trial with Championship side Middlesbrough, subsequently signing a contract with them in May 2022.

On 1 October 2022, Conteh signed for National League club Gateshead on loan until 2 January 2023. This loan was later extended until the end of the season having featured fifteen times, scoring twice. He featured for Gatehead in the 2023 FA Trophy final defeat at Wembley Stadium.

Bristol Rovers On 26 January 2024, Conteh signed for League One club Bristol Rovers on a three-and-a-half-year contract for an undisclosed fee following the activation of his release clause. Local press suggested that the fee paid was in the region of £300,000, despite conflicting earlier reports that a club-record fee had been agreed. He made his debut the following day, impressing in a 3–1 victory over Oxford United.

In March 2025, manager Iñigo Calderón confirmed that Conteh was unlikely to feature again for the remainder of the 2024–25 season. His last appearance for the club had come on 26 December 2024, where he suffered a minor knee injury before noticing unusual swelling in his foot, diagnosed as a bone infection.

Following relegation to League Two, Conteh made his return from his injury, scoring a first goal for the club in November 2025 with a late winner in a 1–0 EFL Trophy victory over Plymouth Argyle.

On 2 February 2026, Conteh joined League One club Lincoln City on loan for the remainder of the 2025–26 season. He made his debut on the final day of the season against Port Vale.

Following the conclusion of the 2025–26 season, Conteh was one of seven players made available to depart the club.

Bromley On 9 July 2026, Conteh signed for newly promoted League One club Bromley for an undisclosed fee.

International career On 17 March 2022, Conteh received a maiden call-up to the Sierra Leone squad for their friendlies against Togo, Liberia and Congo. A week later, Conteh received his first cap during their 3–0 defeat to Togo, playing the full 90 minutes.

Career statistics Club + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals Watford 2021–22 Premier League

Braintree Town (loan) 2021–22 Championship

Gateshead (loan) 2022–23 League Two

2023–24 League One

2025–26 League Two

62!!1!!4!!0!!2!!0!!4!!1!!73!!2 Lincoln City (loan) 2025–26

Honours Gateshead FA Trophy runner-up: 2022–23

Individual Gateshead Supporters' Player of the Year: 2022–23