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Athlete
Samuel Eto'o
Famoose for
Winning major European club titles and leading Cameroon’s attack.
Olympic gold · Barcelona treble
- Born
- 10 March 1981
- Birthplace
- Douala, Cameroon
More people
Samuel Eto'o
Samuel Eto’o is a Cameroonian former striker known for sharp movement, finishing and success across several leagues.
Early life
Cameroon
Developed his football before moving abroad young.
Spain
Joined Real Madrid’s system as a teenager.
Career
- 1990s–2004
Spanish development
Built his senior reputation at Mallorca.
- 2004–2011
Barcelona and Inter
Won major domestic and European honours.
- Later career
Further leagues
Played across several countries before entering administration.
Achievements
Olympic gold
Won with Cameroon.
Barcelona treble
Won league, cup and Champions League titles.
Inter treble
Repeated the treble with a different club.
Beyond football
Administration
Became president of Cameroon’s football federation in 2021.
Community
Established a foundation supporting young people.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: BACHELOR45. CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
