Senegal Midfielder Lamine Camara: AFCON Favourite and Rising Star at Monaco
Lamine Camara, a Senegalese midfielder currently playing for Monaco, has quickly risen as a notable talent in football. He began his career at Génération Foot, despite initial opposition from his father regarding his pursuit of football.
In 2023, Camara won the African Nations Championship (CHAN) with Senegal and was named the tournament's best player. Following this success, he moved to Metz, where he made a significant impact, including scoring a remarkable goal from his own half against Monaco in October 2023. He then transferred to Monaco in the summer of 2024.
Camara's career has also seen challenges; he was sent off in his second game for Metz and again faced disciplinary issues at Monaco, acknowledging the need to manage his emotions better on the field.
He draws inspiration from notable players such as Kevin De Bruyne, Fede Valverde, Toni Kroos, Denis Zakaria, Idrissa Gana Gueye, and looks to Paul Pogba for guidance in his development.
On the international stage, Camara considers Senegal favourites to win the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and fondly recalls a memorable 3-1 victory in Nottingham. Although he is open to a future move to the Premier League, his current focus remains on his career at Monaco.
