Boubacar Kamara, born on 23 November 1999 (age 26), is a French defensive midfielder with Aston Villa, where he wears squad number 8. His current market value is around £32.5m, according to Transfermarkt.
Kamara’s senior career is still shaped most clearly by Marseille. Across five seasons there, he made 130 league appearances and scored three goals, becoming a regular rather than a passing prospect. His busiest league campaign came in 2018–19, when he played 31 times and scored once.
He later moved to Aston Villa, where his role has remained in the deeper part of midfield. In 2026–27, he has made five Premier League appearances, along with outings in the FA Cup, UEFA Super Cup and Champions League, giving him eight appearances in all competitions for Villa so far.
Kamara’s career to date has been built on a substantial Marseille spell and continued in England with Aston Villa. He is an established midfielder with a clear body of senior football behind him.
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