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My Take
Kemar Roofe's story is the kind I find genuinely moving. Born in Walsall, England, yet choosing to represent Jamaica, he wears his roots with pride. But what really wins me over is the long apprenticeship: failing to break through at West Bromwich Albion, then grinding through loans at Vikingur Reykjavik, Northampton, Cheltenham, Colchester and Oxford before becoming a real goalscorer. I always prefer the player who took the scenic route and refused to quit over the effortless prodigy. Goals scored after that much rejection simply mean more, and his journey embodies that earned quality.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kemar Roofe
- Name (Japanese)
- ケマル・ルーフェ
- Reading
- けまる・るーふぇ
- Born
- January 6, 1993 (age 33)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rooster
- Origin
- Walsall, United Kingdom
- Height
- 178 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Kemar Roofe born?
Born January 6, 1993 (age 33).
Where is Kemar Roofe from?
Kemar Roofe is from Walsall, United Kingdom.
What does Kemar Roofe do?
Kemar Roofe works as association football player.
How tall is Kemar Roofe?
Kemar Roofe is 178 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.