Dawda Camara Sankharé (born 4 November 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Portuguese club F.C. Alverca. Born in Spain, he represents the Mauritania national team.
Club career Born in Banyoles, Girona, Catalonia, Camara joined Girona FC's youth setup in 2014, from UE Porqueres. He made his senior debut with the reserves on 10 January 2021, coming on as a late substitute for Adrián Turmo in a 0–0 Tercera División home draw against Cerdanyola del Vallès FC.
Camara scored his first senior goal on 5 September 2021, netting the B's second in a 2–1 away win over CE L'Hospitalet. He made his first team debut on 8 November, replacing Jordi Calavera late into a 1–2 away loss against CD Tenerife in the Segunda División championship.
On 4 April 2023, Camara suffered a serious knee injury, returning to action after ten months. He was a regular starter for the B-side during the 2024–25 season, scoring a career-best 11 goals as they achieved promotion to Segunda Federación.
On 23 August 2025, Camara renewed his contract until 2027 and was definitely promoted to the main squad. He made his La Liga debut the following day, starting in a 5–0 away loss to Villarreal CF.
On 1 September 2025, Camara was loaned to second division side Cádiz CF for the season. He scored his first professional goal on 7 December, netting the opener in a 3–2 home loss to Racing de Santander.
Back to Girona in July 2026, Camara still featured for the squad now also in division two, before moving to Primeira Liga side F.C. Alverca on 1 September.
International career Born in Spain, Camara is of Mauritanian descent. He was called up to the Mauritania national team for matches in June 2022.
Personal life Camara's older brother Sile was also a footballer. He mainly represented CD Banyoles, UE Figueres and UE Llagostera before becoming a manager; the duo also worked together at Porqueres.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCopa del ReyOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsGirona B2020–21Tercera División100——1002021–22Tercera División RFEF255—202752022–23Tercera Federación2210——22102023–24Tercera Federación123——1232024–25Tercera Federación256—653111Total9424—8510229Girona2021–22Segunda División1011—212022–23La Liga0000—002024–25La Liga000010102025–26La Liga2000—202026–27Segunda División2000—20Total50111071Cádiz (loan)2025–26Segunda División34421—365Career total13328329514535
International goals
+ List of international goals scored by Dawda Camara No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 24 September 2026 Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Casablanca, Morocco 2–1 3–1 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
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