Amara Nallo
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Amara Nallo[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 18 November 2006 | ||
| 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 | 2 | (0) |
|
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 October 2023 00:15 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 00:44, 25 March 2024 (UTC) | |||
Amara Nallo (born 18 November 2006) is a professional footballer who plays as a central defender for Liverpool.[2]
Career[edit]
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[edit]
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]
Style of play[edit]
West Ham under-16 coach Carlton Cole described Nallo as “a Rolls Royce of a centre-back”.[13] 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”.[14]
Personal life[edit]
Nallo reportedly has heritage from Sierra Leone.[15]
Career statistics[edit]
- As of match played 27 February 2024
| 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[16] | — | — | — | — | — | 3[a] | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||||
| Career total | - | — | — | - | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||||||
- ^ Appearances in EFL Trophy
References[edit]
- ^ "Latest updated Premier League squad lists for 2023/24". Premier League. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
- ^ "A.Nallo". Soccerway. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
- ^ "LIVERPOOL CLOSING IN ON WEST HAM PRODIGY". One Football. 2 August 2023. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
- ^ Killen, Stephen (27 August 2023). "Verdict shared on double Liverpool transfer after striker continues scoring hot streak". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Doyle, Ian (5 November 2023). "Liverpool summer signing fast-tracked through club ranks as Academy buzz continues". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Centre back Nallo impressive with Liverpool U21". Football Sierra Leone. 15 February 2024. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Report: England MU18s 2-1 Czechia". England Football. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ Pearce, James (24 August 2023). "Liverpool complete deals for Nyoni and Nallo". The Athletic. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
- ^ "12 Academy youngsters sign Scholarships". whufc. 9 May 2023. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
- ^ "Liverpool Signs Sierra Leonean Descent Amara Nallo". Sierraloaded.sl. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Amara Nallo in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 February 2024.