Jack Kamara
Jack Kamara Net Worth
Christopher Kamara, commonly referred to as Kammy, is a British former professional football player and manager who now presents for Sky Sports. Throughout his career he played for various clubs such as Portsmouth, Swindon Town, Brentford, Leeds United Luton Town Sheffield United Middlesbrough.
He received an MBE from HRH Prince Charles for services to football and anti-racism, most notably as the host of Soccer Saturday, where his catchphrase, ‘Unbelievable Jeff”, became widely recognized.
Early Life and Education
Kamara was born in Middlesbrough, England on December 25th 1957. After beginning his footballing career with the Royal Navy as a youth footballer and later signing an apprenticeship wage contract with Portsmouth FC (November 1974), he then played four seasons there before moving onto Leeds United, Luton Town Town Sheffield United and Bradford City clubs before eventually retiring at age 40 in 2002.
Kamara played for Orange County Blue Star in the USL Premier Development League. He and Anne, whom he married in 1982, share two sons named Ben and Jack.
Kamara stands 6 ft 1 in and boasts an impressive physique; his bust-waist-bicep measurements are 42-31-15 and wears size 11 shoes (US). Kamara has short black hair and makes an eye-catching impression.
Professional Career
Kamara has made quite a name for himself as a football pundit despite not playing professionally in the Premier League. He has worked extensively with Sky Sports and received much acclaim for his efforts.
After successfully leading Bradford City FC out of the second division and to promotion, he was fired after just fourteen games despite only managing to win 7.1% of games played.
Kamara enjoys spending his free time with Anne and their two sons Jack and Ben. He shares an enduring bond with both of them and takes great pride in their accomplishments in football. Recently, however, it was announced that Kamara was suffering from hypothyroidism and was being treated using hyperbaric treatment; which caused his speech to become slurred.
Achievement and Honors
Kamara has long been an advocate of Show Racism the Red Card campaign and received several awards for his efforts. Additionally, he hosts a radio show at local station in Maryland and participates in Black Student Union activities.
Anne was an accomplished female soccer player, and they shared two children, Ben and Jack. Later this year he was diagnosed with an apraxia of speech condition and is receiving treatment.
Kamara received an MBE in the New Year Honours list for his services to football and anti-racism. He played for nine English clubs while managing Bradford and Stoke. Famously known for his frequent gaffes during live stadium video links on Sky Sports Soccer Saturday program; leaving host Jeff Stelling laughing every week!
Personal Life
Jack Kamara relies heavily on his football profession for income, which generates about $250,000 annually. He and Anne Kamara have two sons named Ben and Jack together.
At 6 feet 1 inch tall and sporting a muscular physique, he makes an impressionful physical statement. An advocate of veganism and using raw food diet to maintain good health.
Kamara recently disclosed his speech disorder, which sometimes makes him sound drunk. Apraxia of Speech affects how messages travel from brain to mouth to form words. To treat his condition, Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber Therapy will be performed, though full recovery from it could take time.
Net Worth
Over his long and distinguished career as a midfielder in England’s national side, former English player Tony Adams has amassed an enormous fortune as a football manager, television presenter, and pundit. At present he reportedly boasts an estimated net worth of $20 Million which makes for quite an achievement given he earned most of it playing midfield football!
Kamara began his professional career at Portsmouth when he was 16 years old, before going on to play for Swindon Town, Brentford, Stoke City and Leeds United.
He shares an especially close bond with both sons, Jack and Ben. Both sons have gone into football careers. Kamara married Anne Kamara in 1982; the relationship is over four decades old now.