Lamine Camara (born 1 January 2004) is a Senegalese professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Ligue 1 club Metz and the Senegal national team.
Club career
Early career
Born in Diouloulou, Camara played for Galaxy FA in Dakar, followed by Casa Sports, before joining Génération Foot in November 2019.
Metz
In February 2023, Camara signed for French side Metz on a three-and-a-half year deal. On 15 April, he made his debut, coming off the bench in the 89th minute, in a 3–0 victory over Bordeaux in Ligue 2. Later that year, on 22 October, he scored his first goal in Ligue 1 from his own half, 58 metres (190 ft) away from goal, in a 2–1 away defeat against Monaco.
International career
Youth
Camara was called up to the Senegalese under-20 side for the 2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.
Senior
Camara represented the Senegalese national team at the 2022 African Nations Championship, where he was named best young player of the group stage.
In December 2023, he was named in Senegal's squad for the postponed 2023 Africa Cup of Nations held in the Ivory Coast.
Style of play
Camara's style of play draws comparisons to N'Golo Kanté and Sergio Busquets. He's a versatile box-to-box player with a powerful presence in midfield, excelling in ball recovery while showcasing precise passing and offensive flair. His free-kick-taking ability is akin to James Ward-Prowse.
Season Stats
26 appearances in the current 2023-2024 Season
2 goals scored in the current 2023-2024 Season