Dawda Camara

Dawda Camara Sankharé is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Spanish club Cádiz CF, on loan from Girona FC.

Club career

Born in Banyoles, Girona, Catalonia, Camara joined Girona FC's youth setup in 2014, from UE Porqueres. He made his senior debut with the reserves on 10 January 2021, coming on as a late substitute for Adrián Turmo in a 0–0 Tercera División home draw against Cerdanyola del Vallès FC.
Camara scored his first senior goal on 5 September 2021, netting the B's second in a 2–1 away win over CE L'Hospitalet. He made his first team debut on 8 November, replacing Jordi Calavera late into a 1–2 away loss against CD Tenerife in the Segunda División championship.
On 4 April 2023, Camara suffered a serious knee injury, returning to action after ten months. He was a regular starter for the B-side during the 2024–25 season, scoring a career-best 11 goals as they achieved promotion to Segunda Federación.
On 23 August 2025, Camara renewed his contract until 2027 and was definitely promoted to the main squad. He made his La Liga debut the following day, starting in a 5–0 away loss to Villarreal CF.
On 1 September 2025, Camara was loaned to second division side Cádiz CF for the season.

Born in Spain, Camara is of Mauritanian descent. He was called up to the Mauritania national team for matches in June 2022.

Camara's older brother Sile was also a footballer. He mainly represented CD Banyoles, UE Figueres and UE Llagostera before becoming a manager; the duo also worked together at Porqueres.