Hamza Barry’s biography, net worth, fact, career, awards and life story

Hamza Barry (born 15 October 1994 in Gambia), commonly known simply as HAMZA, is a Gambian professional footballer who plays for Hajduk Split, where he plays as a midfielder.

Club career

Valletta

After playing for native side Gambia Ports Authority, Barry joined Maltese side Valletta in 2013. On 18 August 2013, Barry made his Valletta debut in a 2–1 victory over Mosta, playing the full 90 minutes. A few weeks later, Barry scored his first Valletta goal in a 3–2 defeat against Hibernians, scoring Valletta’s second. In the 2014–15 campaign, Barry went on to score twelve times in twenty-eight league games, with a brace against four different teams; Pietà Hotspurs, Qormi, Sliema Wanderers and Tarxien Rainbows. by the end of 2014/15 playing season, Hamza was chosen by the Malta FA as the best young player of the year.

Apollon Limassol

On 1 July 2015, after impressing with Valletta, Barry joined Cypriot side Apollon Limassol on a one-year deal after rejecting a new deal in Malta.

Maccabi Netanya (loan)

On 14 August 2015, Barry was sent out on loan to Israeli Premier League side Maccabi Netanya. On 22 August 2015, Barry made his Maccabi Netanya debut in a 1–0 defeat against Maccabi Petah Tikva, playing the full 90 minutes. On 12 September 2015, Barry scored his first goal for Maccabi Netanya in a 1–1 draw against Hapoel Tel Aviv, netting in the 58th minute for Maccabi’s equalizer. Due to Maccabi Netanya poor start to the campaign, parent club Apollon Limassol terminated Barry’s loan, with a move to Hapoel Tel Aviv in mind. He returned to Apollon Limassol after starting twenty-one times and scoring twice for Maccabi Netanya.

Hapoel Tel Aviv (loan)

On 3 February 2016, Barry joined Hapoel Tel Aviv on loan for the remainder of the 2015–16 campaign. On 7 February 2016, Barry made his Hapoel Tel Aviv debut in a 1–1 draw against Maccabi Tel Aviv, playing the full 90 minutes. Barry went on to start the rest of his eleven appearances with Hapoel Tel Aviv before returning to Cyprus on 30 June 2016.

Hajduk Split

On 31 August 2016, Barry joined the Croatian team Hajduk Split, on a loan from Apollon Limassol with the option to purchase at the end of the season. Becoming a first team regular, his performances satisfied the club and Hajduk decided to buy his contract out for 250 000€, signing him for further three years.

Career statistics

As of match played 15 May 2016.