Issiaga Camara (born 2 February 2005) is a Guinean professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for French Championnat National club Dijon on loan from Nice.

Early life

Camara was born in Conakry, Guinea, and moved to France at the age of 11. He began his football journey with amateur clubs, including Beaune FC, before joining the youth academy of OGC Nice in 2016.[1]

Club career

Camara progressed through the ranks at OGC Nice, signing his first professional contract with the club in 2024. He made his Ligue 1 debut in the 2024–25 season, appearing against AJ Auxerre.[2] He has also been included in OGC Nice's squads for Europa League and French Cup matches, reflecting his growing importance to the team.[3]

On 31 January 2025, Camara was loaned to Dijon in Championnat National.[4]

International career

Eligible to represent Guinea, Camara has been capped by the Guinea U23 national team. He also represented them during the 2024 Summer Olympics, appearing for them in 2 of the 3 group stage matches.[5]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 30 January 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Nice 2024–25 Ligue 1 4 0 1 0 2[a] 0 7 0
Career Total 4 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 7 0
  1. ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa League

References

  1. ^ "Issiaga Camara signs first pro contract". OGC Nice Official Website. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
  2. ^ "Le Gym beaten by Auxerre in the season opener (2-1)". OGC Nice.
  3. ^ "OGC Nice Squad 2024–25". OGC Nice Official Website. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
  4. ^ "Issiaga Camara prêté au DFCO !" [Issiaga Camara loaned to DFCO!] (in French). Dijon FCO. 31 January 2025. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
  5. ^ "Olympic Games: How Ligue 1 Players Fared in the Group Stage". ligue1.com.
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