Overview
Cameroon is a member of the Confederation of African Football and plays in the Central African (UNIFFAC) zone. The men's national team, known as the Indomitable Lions, has played 619 recorded internationals since 1953, winning 273 of them (44.1%).
Cameroon have won the Africa Cup of Nations 5 times (1984, 1988, 2000, 2002 and 2017) and also reached the final in 1986 and 2008.
They have played at the FIFA World Cup 8 times (1982, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2010, 2014 and 2022).
On current form our Elo rating places Cameroon 9th in Africa and 63rd in the world.
With about 29.9 million people and its capital in Yaounde, Cameroon has produced 1,048 notable footballers footballers in our database.
Famous Cameroonian footballers
Samuel Eto'oCameroon · b. 1981
Roger MillaCameroon · b. 1952
Éric Maxim Choupo-MotingCameroon · Red Bull New York
Vincent AboubakarCameroon · Bodrum FK
Andrcu OnanaCameroon · Trabzonspor
Alex SongCameroon · b. 1987
Patrick MbomaCameroon · b. 1970
Joël MatipCameroon · b. 1991
Benoît Assou-EkottoCameroon · b. 1984
André-Frank Zambo AnguissaCameroon · SSC Napoli
Carlos KameniCameroon · b. 1984
Karl Toko EkambiCameroon · b. 1992
Most capped
Top scorers (match database)
- Samuel Eto'o
- Patrick M'Boma
- Vincent Aboubakar
- Roger Milla
- François Omam-Biyik
- Alphonse Tchami
- Karl Toko Ekambi
- Pierre Webó
Where Cameroonian players play
102 active Cameroonian players are currently at clubs outside Cameroon. The most common destinations:
Cameroonian players abroad → · Latest Cameroonian transfers →
Clubs and leagues in Cameroon
Main competitions: Elite One, Elite Two, Cameroonian Women's Championship.
- Coton Sport FC de Garouafounded 1986
- Canon Yaoundéfounded 1930
- Union Doualafounded 1955
- Tonnerre Yaoundéfounded 1974
- Racing F.C. Bafoussamfounded 1950
- Astres FCfounded 2002
- Unisport Bafangfounded 1958
- Olympic Mvolyéfounded 1970
- Sable FCfounded 1995
- Kadji Sports Academy
Where Cameroonian footballers are born
31 Cameroon internationals were born abroad, most often in France (18), United Kingdom (4), Germany (4). See the diaspora →
Stadiums
- Stade Ahmadou AhidjoYaoundé
- Stade de la RéunificationDouala
- Roumdé Adjia StadiumGaroua
- Bafoussam omnisports stadiumBafoussam
- Limbe StadiumLimbe
- Stade Municipal Ndoumbe OumarNgaoundéré
Strength over time
Year-end Elo rating of Cameroon. Elo history →
Frequently asked questions
What is the nickname of the Cameroon national team?
Cameroon are nicknamed the Indomitable Lions.
How many times have Cameroon won AFCON?
Cameroon have won the Africa Cup of Nations 5 times (1984, 1988, 2000, 2002 and 2017).
Have Cameroon played at the World Cup?
Yes, Cameroon have played at 8 World Cups (1982, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2010, 2014 and 2022).
Who is the top scorer for Cameroon?
In our match database, Samuel Eto'o leads with 40 goals. Goal data is most complete for tournament matches.
Who is the most famous Cameroonian footballer?
By international recognition, Samuel Eto'o is the best-known Cameroonian footballer in our database, followed by Roger Milla and Éric Maxim Choupo-Moting.
What is the biggest stadium in Cameroon?
Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo is the largest football stadium in Cameroon in our records, with a capacity of 52,000.