Bruce Kamau
Bruce Kamau | |
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| Born | March 28, 1995 Kenya |
| Occupation | Professional soccer player |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Known for | Winger for Adelaide City, former clubs include Adelaide United, Melbourne City, Western Sydney Wanderers, OFI Crete, Melbourne Victory (loan), Perth Glory |
Bruce Kamau (born 28 March 1995) is a professional soccer athlete currently playing as a winger for Adelaide City. Originally from Kenya, he has also represented Australia at the youth international level.
Early life
Kamau was born in Kenya and relocated to Australia when he was four years old. He completed his schooling at Rostrevor College.
Adelaide United
Kamau's first appearance in senior professional football came with Adelaide United during the 2014 FFA Cup match against Wellington Phoenix on 5 August 2014, which ended in a 1–0 victory for Adelaide. He made his A-League debut in the opening round of the 2014–15 A-League season facing Brisbane Roar. Kamau netted his inaugural A-League goal on 19 February 2016, securing a 1–0 away win over Melbourne Victory. He was in the starting lineup and scored the first goal in the 2016 A-League Grand Final, playing a key role in Adelaide's Premiership and Championship triumphs.
Melbourne City
After an impressive stint with Adelaide United, Kamau transferred to Melbourne City at the conclusion of that season. His unofficial debut occurred during a pre-season match where Melbourne City defeated NPL Victoria club Melbourne Knights FC 4–0.
Western Sydney Wanderers
On 3 May 2018, Kamau parted ways with Melbourne City and subsequently signed with Western Sydney Wanderers. Although he was initially excluded from the squad update on 16 October 2020—implying his exit—the club re-signed him a month later. Upon completion of his contract, Kamau departed to explore opportunities abroad.
OFI Crete
In July 2021, Kamau secured a three-year deal with Greek Super League outfit OFI Crete.
Loan to Melbourne Victory
In February 2023, Kamau joined Melbourne Victory on loan for the remainder of the 2022–23 A-League Men season.
Perth Glory
Ahead of the 2023–24 A-League Men campaign, Kamau was announced as a new signing by Perth Glory in August 2023.
International career
Kamau was included in the provisional squad for the Kenya national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification fixtures scheduled for June 2024.
Club
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Adelaide United | 2014–15 | A-League | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| 2015–16 | A-League | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 3 | |
| Total | 29 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 3 | ||
| Melbourne City | 2016–17 | A-League | 26 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| 2017–18 | A-League | 16 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 3 | |
| Total | 42 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 4 | ||
| Western Sydney Wanderers | 2018–19 | A-League | 27 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| 2019–20 | A-League | 14 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 1 | |
| 2020–21 | A-League | 23 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 9 | |
| Total | 64 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 11 | ||
| OFI | 2021–22 | Super League Greece | 19 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| 2022–23 | Super League Greece | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Total | 22 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 1 | ||
| Melbourne Victory (loan) | 2022–23 | A-League Men | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Career total | 166 | 18 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 182 | 19 | ||
International
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 23 July 2017 | Thuwunna Stadium, Yangon, Myanmar | Template:Fbu | 1–0 | 3–0 | 2020 AFC U-23 Championship qualification |
| 2. | 11 January 2018 | Kunshan Stadium, Kunshan, China | Template:Fbu | 2–0 | 3–1 | 2018 AFC U-23 Championship |
Honours
Adelaide United
Melbourne City
- FFA Cup: 2016