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 loanhttps://www.kltown.co.uk/2025/10/10/news-david-kamara-joins/
On 12 November 2025, Kamara signed a new long-term contract at Peterborough until 2029.https://www.theposh.com/news/kamara-signs-new-contract The following day Kamara joined Harborough Town on loan until the end of the seasonhttps://harboroughtownfc.org/posh-striker-kamara-joins-the-bees-for-the-season/
On 1 September 2026, Kamara joined League Two side Tranmere Rovers on loan until the end of the season.https://www.theposh.com/news/posh-pair-make-loan-moves
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
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsWelling United2022–23National League South0000–20202023–24National League South11200–11123Total112000031143Peterborough United2024–25League One00000020202025–26League One7200000072Total7200002092King's Lynn Town (loan)2025–26National League North7000–0070Harborough Town (loan)2025–26Southern League Premier Division Central14500–21166Career total3990000724611
Honours Peterborough United EFL Trophy: 2024–25
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