Three memorable Boubacar Kamara moments at Aston Villa | OneFootball

With Boubacar Kamara penning a new deal at Aston Villa, it's time to look back on the midfielder's best moments in a claret and blue shirt.

First Premier League goal (May 2025)

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Boubacar Kamara’s first Premier League goal for Aston Villa came in a vital 2–0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on 16 May 2025. With Villa chasing a Champions League spot, Kamara stepped up in style, cutting inside from the right before unleashing a left-footed finish beyond the keeper at Villa Park. The goal settled a tense encounter and underlined his growing influence in the final third. It was a moment of class that typified Kamara’s ability to rise to the occasion.

Midfield masterclass at Burnley (August 2023)

Kamara delivered a superb all-round display in Villa’s 3–1 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor on 27 August 2023. Dictating the tempo from deep, he completed over 92 per cent of his 59 passes, created two chances, and won all three of his tackles. His reading of the game and control in possession were unmatched, making it one of his finest performances in claret and blue. It was a showing that epitomised his tactical discipline and value to Unai Emery’s system.

European return in Brugge (March 2025)

Kamara’s return from injury in the Champions League round of 16 against Club Brugge provided another standout moment. Introduced off the bench in the second half, he immediately added composure and control to Villa’s midfield. A clever drop-shoulder and incisive pass to Morgan Rogers initiated the move that led to Villa’s third goal in a 3–1 away win. It was a telling reminder of his quality—and his importance in Europe’s top competition.

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