Coveted by Stoke City... What should you know about the rising star Mamadou Lamine Camara?

Mamadou Lamine Camara is on the verge of a new adventure. At 22, the Senegalese midfielder is set to join Stoke City.

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Here are five things you need to know about the Senegalese gem from RS Berkane.

- Born on January 5, 2003, he was developed at Senegalese club AF Darou Salam

- The defensive midfielder moved to Morocco in 2021 and quickly established himself as a key player for RS Berkane.

- In four seasons with the Moroccan club, he played 114 matches, scoring 4 goals and delivering 3 assists.

- He was named the best foreign player in the Moroccan league in 2024-2025 after playing a pivotal role in RSB's historic title win.

- An Africa U20 champion with Senegal, he has made 5 appearances for the senior national team, finding the net against Rwanda in September 2023.

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.