Boubacar Kamara

Midfielder #8
Age 26 years
Nationality France
Market Value €40.0M

Career

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2022 Aston Villa from Marseille

Boubacar Kamara is Aston Villa’s Silver Engine, a player whose presence in the middle of the pitch provides the structural integrity required at the highest level. Since arriving from Marseille in 2022, the French international has established himself as a SQUAD PLAYER whose tactical discipline outweighs flashy headlines, proving to be an essential component of the club's midfield rotation.

Across 18 appearances this campaign, Kamara has logged 1,418 minutes, anchoring the side with a Defense rating of 76. While he is currently searching for rhythm and going through a quiet spell, his Silver Engine identity is cemented by six weighted performances that highlight his relentless work rate. Although his form is currently cooling off, his reliability over the full season makes him a trusted figure in the squad. He provides the Balance needed to allow more adventurous teammates to flourish, maintaining a consistent level of tactical awareness regardless of the match Intensity.

With a market value holding steady at €40M, Kamara represents a significant long-term asset for the Midlands club. His contract through 2030 suggests a deep commitment to his development as the club looks for him to rediscover top form and drive their European ambitions forward.

Player Rating

Boubacar Kamara
Midfielder
Aston Villa's defensive midfield motor

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Boubacar Kamara Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Midfielders

Height 79%
Weight 17%
Experience 52%

vs Premier League

Height 54%
Weight 14%
Experience 51%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 62 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 13 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 78 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 57 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 66 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 62
Shooting 13
Defense 78
Workrate 57
Passing 66
Key Strength 78 Defense
Area to Watch 13 Shooting

Match Stats

Recent appearances across all competitions

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Oct 14, 2026 Aston Villa 6-0 Fenerbahçe UEFA Champions League 73' 7.7 0 1 84 Villa Park
Oct 10, 2026 Aston Villa 2-2 Brentford Premier League 90' 6.3 0 0 75 Villa Park
Sep 19, 2026 Tottenham 2-3 Aston Villa Premier League 84' 7.3 0 1 81 Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Sep 12, 2026 Aston Villa 1-2 Nottingham Forest Premier League 90' 6.3 0 0 72 Villa Park
Sep 08, 2026 Club Brugge KV 2-3 Aston Villa UEFA Champions League 68' 6.6 0 0 100 Jan Breydel Stadium
Sep 05, 2026 Hull City 0-0 Aston Villa Premier League 90' 7.2 0 0 25 MKM Stadium
Aug 31, 2026 Aston Villa 0-1 Arsenal Premier League 99' 6.7 0 0 29 Villa Park
Aug 23, 2026 Brighton 4-0 Aston Villa Premier League 94' 6.3 0 0 70 American Express Stadium
Jan 07, 2026 Crystal Palace 0-0 Aston Villa Premier League 82' 6.9 0 0 26 Selhurst Park
Jan 03, 2026 Aston Villa 3-1 Nottingham Forest Premier League 95' 7.7 0 0 57 Villa Park
Dec 27, 2025 Chelsea 1-2 Aston Villa Premier League 83' 6.6 0 0 90 Stamford Bridge
Dec 21, 2025 Aston Villa 2-1 Manchester United Premier League 88' 6.9 0 0 67 Villa Park
Dec 14, 2025 West Ham 2-3 Aston Villa Premier League 90' 6.3 0 0 80 London Stadium
Dec 11, 2025 FC Basel 1893 1-2 Aston Villa UEFA Europa League 25' 6.9 0 0 59 St. Jakob-Park
Dec 06, 2025 Aston Villa 2-1 Arsenal Premier League 95' 7.6 0 1 90 Villa Park
Dec 03, 2025 Brighton 3-4 Aston Villa Premier League 70' 6.3 0 0 100 Amex Stadium
Nov 30, 2025 Aston Villa 1-0 Wolves Premier League 88' 7.9 1 0 33 Villa Park
Nov 27, 2025 Aston Villa 2-1 BSC Young Boys UEFA Europa League 11' 6.9 0 0 64 Villa Park
Nov 23, 2025 Leeds 1-2 Aston Villa Premier League 90' 7.7 0 0 79 Elland Road
Nov 09, 2025 Aston Villa 4-0 Bournemouth Premier League 81' 7.0 0 0 47 Villa Park

Player Market Value

Track Boubacar Kamara's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €40.0M
Peak Value €40.0M (Q2'25)
€40.0M €20.0M €0
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