Suleiman Samura

Suleiman Samura (born 26 June 1997) is a Sierra Leonean footballer who last played as a midfielder for San Diego 1904.

Suleiman Samura

Personal information
Date of birth	(1997-06-26) 26 June 1997 (age 28)
Place of birth	Freetown, Sierra Leone
Height	1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	San Diego 1904
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	1	(0)
2021–	San Diego 1904	0	(0)
International career
	Sierra Leone U20
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 5 April 2021

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]