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Leon Guwara

b. 1996

German-Gambian association football player

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About Leon Guwara

Born 1996. Leon Guwara is a German association football player.

Leon Guwara (born 28 June 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as a left-back. Born in Germany, he plays for the Gambia national team.

Club career Guwara joined 1. FC Köln as a child from Schwarz-Weiß Köln in 2003. He made 19 appearances for the U-19 team in the 2013–14 season of the Under 19 Bundesliga.

In April 2014, it was announced that Guwara would be joining Werder Bremen for the 2014–15 season.

On 31 August 2016, Guwara joined Darmstadt 98 on a season-long loan.

In June 2017, he joined 1. FC Kaiserslautern on loan for the 2017–18.

In May 2018, Eredivisie side FC Utrecht announced the signing of Guwara for the 2018–19. Guwara agreed a three-year contract with the club with the option of a fourth. During the winter break of the 2020–21 season, he was loaned out to league rivals VVV-Venlo for the rest of the season.

In June 2021, 2. Bundesliga side Jahn Regensburg announced the transfer free signing of Guwara for the 2021–22 season. Guwara agreed a two-year contract.

On 15 July 2025, Guwara joined 3. Liga club Energie Cottbus.

International career Guwara was born in Germany to a Gambian father and a German mother. He has represented Germany at various youth international levels. He debuted for the Gambia in a 2–0 friendly win over Niger on 5 June 2021.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Leon Guwara?

German-Gambian association football player

When was Leon Guwara born?

Leon Guwara was born on 28 June 1996 in Cologne.

What is Leon Guwara's occupation?

Leon Guwara is an association football player.

What nationality is Leon Guwara?

Leon Guwara is German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Leon Guwara

· Wikidata: Q21405567

· DBpedia: Leon Guwara

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