Alex Bangura


Alex Bangura is a Sierra Leonean professional footballer who plays as a left-back or a winger for club Middlesbrough and the Sierra Leone national team.

Club career

Cambuur

Bangura made his debut for Cambuur on 4 February 2019 away to Jong AZ. He went on to captain the side.

Middlesbrough

On 1 September 2023, Middlesbrough announced the signing of Bangura on a four-year contract for £1 million. He scored his first goal for the club on 28 November 2023 in a 4–0 win against Preston North End.

International career

Born in Sierra Leone, he also holds Dutch citizenship. He debuted for the Sierra Leone national team in a friendly 3–0 loss to Togo on 24 March 2022.