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Kei Kamara
Kei Kamara
MLS LEGEND • Age 40 • 146 MLS Goals (2nd All-Time) • Sierra Leone Captain
85.0
🇸🇱 Sierra Leone26 Caps • 5 Goals • National Icon
Birth DateSep 1, 1984 (Age 40)
PositionStriker / Forward
NationalitySierra Leone 🇸🇱

MLS Legend Status

MLS Goals146 (2nd All-Time)
MLS Appearances396 Matches
Clubs11 Different MLS Teams
StatusFree Agent

🌍 Global Impact Analysis

Kei Kamara (born September 1, 1984) is an MLS LEGEND and Sierra Leone icon. **146 MLS goals - 2nd ALL-TIME** behind only Chris Wondolowski. **396 MLS appearances** across 11 different clubs. One of only **13 players to score 100+ MLS goals**. Age 40 - still competing at elite level. **Columbus Crew (2006-2007 & 2015-2016)**: Drafted **9th overall in 2006 SuperDraft**. Made pro debut April 1, 2006 vs Kansas City (first goal). **First stint**: 36 apps, 5 goals (2006-07). **Second stint 2015-16**: LEGENDARY season - **32 apps, 22 goals, 8 assists in 2015**. Won **Crew MVP, MLS Best XI, MLS WORKS Humanitarian**. Set club record reaching **10 goals in 12 games**. Led MLS playoffs with **4 goals** including series-winners vs Montreal, NY Red Bulls, and goal in 2015 MLS Cup Final. **41 total apps, 27 goals** in second Crew stint. **Career Journey**: Played for Columbus, San Jose, Houston, Sporting KC, Norwich (loan), Middlesbrough, New England, Vancouver, Colorado, Minnesota, HIFK, CF Montréal, Chicago Fire, FC Cincinnati. **2015 Peak**: Runner-up for **Landon Donovan MVP**, MLS Best XI. Historic season. **Sierra Leone NT (26 caps, 5 goals)**: Debuted June 14, 2008 vs South Africa in WCQ. National team captain. Retired November 2019, returned June 2021 scoring WINNING GOAL vs Benin - qualified Sierra Leone for **2021 AFCON (first since 1996)**. Retired again April 2022, came back November 2024 for 2025 AFCON qualification. National hero. **MLS Cup Champion, 2x US Open Cup winner**. Age 40 - incredible longevity. Free agent seeking next opportunity. Prosport Management client (Kevin Weinress).

Career Highlights: 146 MLS Goals (2nd All-Time) • 396 MLS Apps • 11 MLS Clubs • MLS Cup Champion • 2x US Open Cup • MLS Best XI 2015 • 22 Goals in 2015 • Sierra Leone AFCON Hero • Age 40 Legend

📊 Core FGA Intelligence Metrics

Tier 1: Attacking Metrics

XPS (Enhanced XPS Rating)8.5
STK (Steekpass)7.8
RDS (Poacher)8.8
KEY (Key Pass Metric)7.6

Tier 1: Passing Metrics

LGP (Long Pass)7.3
VRP (Vision Pass)7.5
HZP (Horizontal Pass)7.4
UNP (Unpredictable Pass)7.6
DGP (Danger Generation)8.2

Tier 1: Defensive Metrics

MRK (Marking)6.8
TAC (Tackling)6.7
INT (Interceptions)6.9
CLE (Clearances)7.0
BLO (Blocks)6.8

Tier 2: Possession & Intelligence Metrics

CAR (Carries)7.7
DRB (Dribbling)7.6
POI (Positional Intelligence)8.6
CPX (Composure)8.4
MOB (Mobility)7.4

🧠 60-Philosophy Framework Analysis

Kamara's tactical DNA mapped across legendary coaching philosophies.

Top Philosophy Fits

Ferguson Mental (Philosophy_22_Ferguson_Mental) 8.6/10 Guardiola Positional (Philosophy_07_Guardiola_Positional) 7.8/10 Cruyff Intelligence (Philosophy_01_Cruyff_Intelligence) 7.9/10 Menotti Artistry (Philosophy_43_Menotti_Artistry) 7.7/10 Michels Total (Philosophy_02_Michels_Total) 8.0/10 Simeone Cholismo (Philosophy_46_Simeone_Cholismo) 7.8/10 Mourinho Warfare (Philosophy_57_Mourinho_Warfare) 7.9/10 Sacchi Pressing (Philosophy_18_Sacchi_Pressing) 7.7/10 Bielsa Intensity (Philosophy_45_Bielsa_Intensity) 8.2/10

🧪 Psychological Profile & Personality

Core Traits

Personality TypeENTJ (Commander)
StyleClinical Finisher
Poaching8.8
Positioning8.6

Analysis

**MLS LEGEND** - **146 goals, 2nd all-time**. 396 apps across 11 clubs. Age 40 - incredible longevity. **22 goals in 2015** (MLS Best XI). MLS Cup + 2x US Open Cup winner. **26 Sierra Leone caps** - scored AFCON-qualifying goal at age 36. Elite poacher (8.8). Mental giant (Philosophy_22_Ferguson_Mental). Prosport Management client.

🤝 Key Career Moments

2006 SuperDraft | 9th Overall
**Drafted 9th overall** by Columbus Crew. Professional career begins in MLS.
Apr 1, 2006 | Pro Debut vs Kansas City
⚽ FIRST PROFESSIONAL GOAL - Scored on debut for Columbus Crew. Age 21. Beginning of legendary MLS career.
Jun 14, 2008 | Sierra Leone Debut
🇸🇱 LEONE STARS DEBUT - Made debut for Sierra Leone vs South Africa in 2010 WCQ. National team arrival.
2015 | LEGENDARY Columbus Season
⚽🏆 22 GOALS, 8 ASSISTS - MVP FINALIST - **Historic season**: 32 apps, 22 goals. Won **Crew MVP, MLS Best XI, MLS WORKS Humanitarian**. **Runner-up for Landon Donovan MVP**. Set club record: **10 goals in 12 games**. Peak career year.
2015 MLS Cup Playoffs
🏆⚽⚽⚽⚽ 4 PLAYOFF GOALS - LED LEAGUE - Started all 5 playoff games. Scored **4 goals** including series-winners vs Montreal and NY Red Bulls. Goal in **2015 MLS Cup Final**. Playoff hero.
Jun 12, 2021 | AFCON Qualifying Hero
🇸🇱🏆 SCORED WINNING GOAL VS BENIN - AFCON QUALIFICATION - Returned from retirement age 36. Scored winner that qualified Sierra Leone for **2021 AFCON - first since 1996**. **NATIONAL HERO**. Historic moment.
Career | 146 MLS Goals
👑⚽ 2ND ALL-TIME MLS SCORER - 146 GOALS - **396 MLS appearances** across 11 clubs. Only **13 players with 100+ MLS goals**. MLS Cup + 2x US Open Cup winner. LEGEND status.
Nov 2024 | Sierra Leone Return (Age 40)
🇸🇱 CAME OUT OF RETIREMENT - AGE 40 - Returned for 2025 AFCON qualification. Incredible dedication to Leone Stars. Still serving nation at 40.

📈 Career Statistics

Competition Apps Goals Details
MLS Regular Season 396 146 2nd All-Time
Columbus Crew (Total) 77 32 2006-07, 2015-16
Columbus 2015 32 22 Best XI Season
Sierra Leone NT 26 5 Captain
11 MLS Clubs • MLS Cup • 2x US Open Cup

Major Honors

⚽
2nd All-Time MLS
146 Goals
🏆
MLS Best XI
2015
🇸🇱
AFCON Hero
Qualified 2021

⚽ Career Highlights

Iconic moments from 19-year professional career.

Season Club Achievement Impact
2006 Columbus Crew Pro Debut First Goal vs Kansas City
2015 Columbus Crew 22 Goals, MVP Runner-up MLS Best XI
2015 MLS Playoffs 4 Playoff Goals Led League, MLS Cup
2021 Sierra Leone AFCON Qualification Winning Goal vs Benin
2024 Career 146 MLS Goals 2nd All-Time at Age 40

🌟 Iconic Matches

Career-defining moments across 19 years.

Apr 1, 2006 | Columbus Debut
⚽ FIRST PRO GOAL ON DEBUT - Scored for Columbus Crew vs Kansas City. Age 21. MLS legend begins.
2015 | Historic Columbus Season
🏆⚽ 22 GOALS, MLS BEST XI, MVP RUNNER-UP - Legendary season. Set club record 10 goals in 12 games. Crew MVP, MLS WORKS Humanitarian. Peak year.
2015 MLS Cup Playoffs
⚽⚽⚽⚽ 4 PLAYOFF GOALS - LEAGUE LEADER - Series-winners vs Montreal & NYRB. Goal in MLS Cup Final. Playoff hero.
Jun 12, 2021 | Sierra Leone vs Benin
🇸🇱🏆 WINNING GOAL - QUALIFIED FOR AFCON - Age 36, returned from retirement. Scored winner. **First AFCON since 1996**. NATIONAL HERO.
Career | 146 MLS Goals
👑 2ND ALL-TIME MLS SCORER - 396 apps, 146 goals. 11 MLS clubs. Only 13 players with 100+ goals. LEGEND.

📊 Player Comparison (vs MLS Strikers)

Kei Kamara - MLS All-Time Great

📝 Miscellaneous Data

Profile

Birth DateSep 1, 1984 (Age 40)
PositionStriker
NationalitySierra Leone 🇸🇱

Legacy

StatusFree Agent
MLS146 Goals (2nd All-Time)
AgencyProsport Management
Rating85.0 - MLS LEGEND