Vernon Masara

Vernon Masara
Personal information
Full name Vernon Masara
Date of birth (2007-04-18) 18 April 2007
Place of birth Manchester, England
Position Forward
Team information
Current team
Peterborough United
Number 17
Youth career
–2024 Burnley
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024–2026 Burnley 0 (0)
2025 → FC United of Manchester (loan) 5 (0)
2026– Peterborough United 2 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17:20, 22 August 2026 (UTC)

Vernon Masara (born 18 April 2007) is an English-born Zimbabwean professional footballer who plays as a Forward for EFL League One side Peterborough United.

Career

Burnley

Masara joined Burnley in the pre-academy stage. He broke into the U21s aged 16 scoring a hattrick against Crewe Alexandra U21s. Masara went on to win Academy Player Of The Year in the 2023/24 season.[1]

On 31 August 2025, Masara joined FC United of Manchester on a one-month loan where he made 5 appearances.[2]

Peterborough United

On 13 August 2026, Masara joined EFL League One side Peterborough United for an undisclosed fee on a long-term contract.[3]

Style of play

Masara has been described as a forward who can play across the front line.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Vernon Masara". www.burnleyfootballclub.com.
  2. ↑ "FC Sign Vernon Masara On Loan From Burnley". fc-utd.co.uk.
  3. 1 2 "Young Clarets Attacker Arrives In Permanent Deal | Peterborough United - The Posh". www.theposh.com.