Suleiman Samura
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 26 June 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Freetown, Sierra Leone | ||
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | San Diego Loyal | ||
| Number | 26 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2010 | Sierra Rangers | ||
| 2010–2016 | Craig Bellamy Foundation Academy | ||
| 2015 | → Phnom Penh Crown (loan) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018 | Fresno FC U-23 | 3 | (1) |
| 2019 | Laredo Heat | 7 | (0) |
| 2019 | Fresno FC | 8 | (0) |
| 2020– | San Diego Loyal | 1 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| Sierra Leone U20 | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 4 October 2020 | |||
Suleiman Samura (born 26 June 1997) is a Sierra Leonean footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for San Diego Loyal SC in the USL Championship.
Career
Craig Bellamy Foundation Academy
Samura was an early entrant in the Craig Bellamy Foundation Academy in Tombo.[1][2] As part of the foundation, Samura spent time with clubs across the UK, including Liverpool,[3] Manchester City and Cardiff City.[4]
Loan to Phnom Penh Crown
In March 2015, Samura moved to Cambodian side Phnom Penh Crown for an eight-month spell.[5][6]
United States
Samura spent time with Fresno FC U-23 in the USL PDL in 2018,[7] and with National Premier Soccer League side Laredo Heat in 2019, before transferring to professional side Fresno FC on 25 July 2019.[8]
References
- ^ "Craig Bellamy Foundation". Craig Bellamy Foundation.
- ^ Taylor, Louise (September 26, 2009). "The Craig Bellamy enigma". The Observer. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
- ^ "Liverpool FC Academy Awaits for Sierra Leone Starlets".
- ^ Whalley, Mike (August 12, 2011). "Fringe benefits: Craig Bellamy prepared for life as Manchester City outcast". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
- ^ https://allafrica.com/stories/201503090714.html
- ^ "Suleiman Samura cambodian football player".
- ^ "Fresno FC U23 - 2018 Regular Season - Roster - # - Suleiman Samura -". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
- ^ "Foxes sign former U-23s midfielder Suleiman Samura". www.fresnofc.com.
External links
- Suleiman Samura at Soccerway
Categories:
- 1997 births
- Living people
- Association football midfielders
- Sierra Leonean footballers
- Sierra Leonean expatriate footballers
- Expatriate soccer players in the United States
- Laredo Heat players
- Fresno FC players
- San Diego Loyal SC players
- USL League Two players
- National Premier Soccer League players
- USL Championship players