Suleiman Samura

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.

Suleiman Samura
Personal information
Date of birth (1997-06-26) 26 June 1997
Place of birth Freetown, Sierra Leone
Height 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Playing position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 San Diego Loyal
Number 26
Youth career
0000–2010 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 0 (0)
National team
Sierra Leone U20
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 25 October 2019

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
  1. "Craig Bellamy Foundation". Craig Bellamy Foundation.
  2. Taylor, Louise (September 26, 2009). "The Craig Bellamy enigma". The Observer. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
  3. "Liverpool FC Academy Awaits for Sierra Leone Starlets".
  4. Whalley, Mike (August 12, 2011). "Fringe benefits: Craig Bellamy prepared for life as Manchester City outcast". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
  5. https://allafrica.com/stories/201503090714.html
  6. "Suleiman Samura cambodian football player".
  7. "Fresno FC U23 - 2018 Regular Season - Roster - # - Suleiman Samura -". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  8. "Foxes sign former U-23s midfielder Suleiman Samura". www.fresnofc.com.
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