Bruce Kamau


Bruce Kamau is a professional soccer player who plays as a winger for Bahraini Premier League club Budaiya Club. Born in Kenya, he has represented Australia at youth level and plays for the Kenya national team.

Early life

Born in Kenya, Kamau moved to Australia at age 4. He attended Rostrevor College.

Career

Adelaide United

He made his senior professional debut for Adelaide United in the 2014 FFA Cup in a match against Wellington Phoenix at the Marden Sports Complex on 5 August 2014. Adelaide won the match 1–0 in regulation time. He subsequently made his A-League debut in a match against Brisbane Roar in Round one of the 2014–15 A-League season.
Kamau scored his first A-League goal for Adelaide in a 1–0 win away to Melbourne Victory on 19 February 2016, in the 90th minute of the match in Round 20 of the 2015–16 season. Kamau started in the 2016 A-League Grand Final, scoring the first goal of the game.

Melbourne City

At the end of the season, after winning the Premiership and Championship with Adelaide United, Kamau joined Melbourne City. Kamau made his unofficial City debut in a 4–0 pre-season victory over NPL Victoria side Melbourne Knights FC.

Western Sydney Wanderers

On 3 May 2018, Kamau was released by Melbourne City and joined Western Sydney Wanderers. The club announced a squad update on 16 October 2020 where Kamau was omitted suggesting his departure from the club, but a month later announced that Kamau had re-signed. At the end of his contract, Kamau left the club to take up an opportunity overseas.

OFI

In July 2021, Kamau joined Greek Super League club OFI on a three-year contract.

Loan to Melbourne Victory

In February 2023, Kamau was loaned to A-League Men club Melbourne Victory until the end of the 2022–23 A-League Men season.

Perth Glory

In August 2023, Perth Glory announced the signing of Kamau ahead of the 2023–24 A-League Men season.

International career

Kamau was named for the Kenya national team provisional squad for a set of 2026 [FIFA World Cup qualification] matches in June 2024.

Honours

Adelaide United
Melbourne City