Amara Nallo

Amara Nallo
Personal information
Full name Amara Nallo[1]
Date of birth (2006-11-18) 18 November 2006 (age 18)
Place of birth England
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Liverpool
Number 65
Youth career
–2023 West Ham
2023– Liverpool
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Liverpool 0 (0)
International career‡
2024– England U18 5 (0)
2024– England U19 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 October 2023 00:15 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 09:25, 13 October 2024 (UTC)

Amara Nallo (born 18 November 2006) is a professional footballer who plays as a central defender for Liverpool.[2]

Career

A product of the West Ham academy, he signed scholarship terms with the club in early 2023.[3] He joined fellow Premier League side Liverpool in August 2023.[4] He made quick progress through the youth ranks in his first season with the club.[5] By November 2023, he had already played more games for the Liverpool under-21 side in Premier League 2 than he had for the under-18 side.[6] He also drew praise from under-21 manager Barry Lewtas for his performances in the Premier League International Cup.[7] He also played for Liverpool in the EFL Trophy.[8][9]

On 28 February 2024, he was included in the Liverpool senior team's match day squad for the first time, named as a substitute against Southampton in the FA Cup.[10] On 10 March 2024, he was included in the Liverpool senior team's match day squad for the first time in the Premier League, named as a substitute against Manchester City.

International career

In March 2024, Nallo received his first call-up to the England U-18 squad, for Pinatar Super Cup fixtures against Czechia, Germany and the Netherlands.[11] He made his debut during a 2-1 win over Czechia at the Pinatar Arena on 20 March 2024.[12]

On 12 October 2024, Nallo made his England U19 debut during a 4-1 win against Netherlands in Marbella.[13]

Style of play

West Ham under-16 coach Carlton Cole described Nallo as "a Rolls Royce of a centre-back".[14] Cole also said he has a "high ceiling" with "a great left foot" who appears "elegant when he moves with the ball" and able to play the ball with "both feet".[15]

Personal life

Nallo reportedly has heritage from Sierra Leone.[16]

Career statistics

As of match played 27 February 2024
Appearances and goal by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Liverpool U21 2023–24[17] — — — — — 3[a] 0 3 0
Career total - — — - 3 0 3 0
  1. ^ Appearances in EFL Trophy

References

  1. ^ "Latest updated Premier League squad lists for 2023/24". Premier League. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  2. ^ "A.Nallo". Soccerway. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  3. ^ "LIVERPOOL CLOSING IN ON WEST HAM PRODIGY". One Football. 2 August 2023. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
  4. ^ Killen, Stephen (27 August 2023). "Verdict shared on double Liverpool transfer after striker continues scoring hot streak". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  5. ^ Evans, Gregg (10 October 2023). "How Liverpool sign young players - and why this summer's recruits are so exciting". The Athletic. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  6. ^ Doyle, Ian (5 November 2023). "Liverpool summer signing fast-tracked through club ranks as Academy buzz continues". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  7. ^ Quinlan, James (23 October 2023). "Liverpool find new rising star after summer transfer as Kaide Gordon fitness update shared". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  8. ^ "Centre back Nallo impressive with Liverpool U21". Football Sierra Leone. 15 February 2024. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
  9. ^ Wakefield, Mark (28 February 2024). "Who is Amara Nallo? Liverpool starlet handed FA Cup chance months after West Ham transfer". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  10. ^ Rooney, Will (28 February 2024). "Liverpool hand out debut as new 17 y/o on the bench - but 13 players missing against Southampton". Liverpool World. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
  11. ^ Durkan, Joanna (16 March 2024). "9 Liverpool players called up by England – with 17-year-old earning career first". This is Anfield. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
  12. ^ "Report: England MU18s 2-1 Czechia". England Football. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  13. ^ "Report: Netherlands 1-4 England MU19s". England Football. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  14. ^ Pearce, James (24 August 2023). "Liverpool complete deals for Nyoni and Nallo". The Athletic. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
  15. ^ "12 Academy youngsters sign Scholarships". whufc. 9 May 2023. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  16. ^ "Liverpool Signs Sierra Leonean Descent Amara Nallo". Sierraloaded.sl. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  17. ^ "Games played by Amara Nallo in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 February 2024.