Glen Kamara
A graceful and tactically astute midfielder who became a symbol of Finnish football's rise through his composure and international journey.
Born 1995 (age 31)·Finnish footballer·Birthday: October 28·Millennials
Biography
Glen Kamara's path in football is a story of quiet determination and refined skill. Born in Finland to Sierra Leonean and Finnish parents, he moved to England as a child and developed in the prestigious academy systems of Southend United and Arsenal. Though his first-team chances at Arsenal were limited, loan spells and a permanent move to Dundee in Scotland revealed his true caliber. It was at Rangers FC under Steven Gerrard where Kamara blossomed into a midfield linchpin, his elegant ball control and intelligent positioning key to the club's 2021 Scottish Premiership title. His consistent performances earned him a move to French club Rennes and solidified his status as the heartbeat of the Finnish national team. Kamara represents a modern, technically gifted midfielder whose understated style has made him indispensable for every team he's played for.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Glen was born in 1995, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Glen Was Born
The biggest hits of 1995
#1 Movie
Toy Story
Best Picture
Braveheart
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Glen's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1995Born
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2000Started school
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2008Became a teenager
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Could drive
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2013Could vote
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2016Turned 21
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2025Turned 30
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 31 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the Scottish Premiership title with Rangers FC in the 2020-21 season, ending the club's ten-year league drought.
- Played a central role in the Finland national team's historic qualification for UEFA Euro 2020, their first major tournament.
- Transferred to Ligue 1 side Stade Rennais in a deal worth a reported €5.5 million in 2023.
- Earned over 60 caps for the Finland national team, establishing himself as a mainstay in midfield.
Did You Know?
He represented Finland at the U-17, U-19, U-21, and senior levels despite being eligible for Sierra Leone and England.
Kamara made his one and only first-team appearance for Arsenal in a League Cup match in 2015.
He is fluent in English and Finnish.
His midfield partnership with Ryan Jack at Rangers was highly praised for its balance and effectiveness.
“I control the tempo so my teammates can write the song.”
