Sidney Kargbo


Sidney Kargbo is a Sierra Leonean international footballer who last played for Azerbaijani side Kapaz PFC. He is the younger brother of the Sierra Leone national football team captain Ibrahim Kargbo.

Early life

Kargbo was born and raised in the east end of Freetown, Sierra Leone to Temne parents.

Career

He began his football career with East End Lions in the Sierra Leone [National Premier League]. Kargbo is commonly known in Sierra Leone by his nickname Pablo Cham. His former teams are Sierra Rangers, Sporting Charleroi. In 2003-2004, Sydney was voted best youth player by the sporting Charleroi fans and joined 2005 to FC Brussels after 42 games in two year was released from FC Brussels. In November 2008, he signed for FC Inter Turku played only one Liigacup match and joined than two months later to K.V. [Red Star Waasland].

Position

He is a central defender/defensive midfielder.

International career

Kargbo plays for the Leone's Star, Sierra Leone senior soccer team. Kargbo made his international debut for Sierra Leone against Mali on September 5, 2006, in Freetown. Since his debut he has been a regular in the Sierra Leone national team.

Personal life

His older brother is Sierra Leonean international defender Ibrahim Kargbo who currently plays for Willem II in the Dutch Eredivisie. Sidney along with his brother Ibrahim Kargbo are the first brothers to play for the Leone Stars since the three Kallon brothers (Mohamed Kallon, Kemokai Kallon, Musa Kallon and Kevin Kargbo.