Mohamed Camara

Biography

Mohamed Ali Camara (born 28 August 1997) is a Guinean professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Swiss Super League club Young Boys. Camara is nicknamed Piqué, named after his footballing idol Gerard Piqué. Camara began his professional career with Horoya AC in Guinea in 2016. After a season on loan with Hafia from Horoya, Camara signed a five-year contract with Hapoel Ra'anana on 14 July 2017. He made his professional debut for Ra'anana in a 0–0 Israeli Premier League tie with Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona F.C. on 19 August 2017. After a successful season, Camara joined BSC Young Boys on 6 July 2018, agreeing a contract until 2022. He became club captain, and in November 2023 notably approached opponent Erling Haaland at half-time to ask for his shirt. Camara represented the Guinea U20s at the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup, and the 2017 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. Camara made his international debut for the senior Guinea national team in a friendly 2–0 loss to Mauritania on 24 March 2018.