André Kana Biyik: profile
André Kana Biyik (born 1 September 1965 in Sackbayémé, Cameroon) is a former Cameroonian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Biyik made the step into senior football with Diamant Yaoundé in 1985. He played for 3 clubs in 2 countries between 1985 and 1994. The busiest spell of his career was at Le Havre AC (1990–1994): 73 appearances and 6 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 93 appearances and 7 goals.
At international level, Biyik represented Cameroon (1986–1994), earning 42 caps and scoring 8 goals. Our match database lists 7 of his international goals; the first came against Zambia on 7 April 1985 (World Cup Qualification).
Sackbayémé has produced 4 footballers in our database, including Gaëtan Bong, Jacques Songo'o and François Omam-Biyik.
Eligibility explained: Why does André Kana Biyik play for Cameroon?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1986 (aged about 21)
- First international goal
- 1985 – aged 19 (match)
- Club career
- 1985–1994 (10 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Cameroon and France
- Club goals per game
- 0.08 (7 in 93)
- Latest move
- Le Havre AC (1990)
- Shares a birthday with
- Munir El Haddadi, Mario Lemina and Sammy Adjei (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985–1988 |  Diamant Yaoundé |
– | – | |
| 1988–1990 |  FC Metz |
Ligue 2 | 20 | 1 |
| 1990–1994 | Le Havre AC |
Ligue 1 | 73 | 6 |
| Total | 93 | 7 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986–1994 | Cameroon |
Senior | 42 | 8 |
International goals (7)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 Apr 1985 | Zambia 4–1 Cameroon | 70 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 14 Mar 1986 | Algeria 2–3 Cameroon | 66 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 3 | 14 Mar 1986 | Algeria 2–3 Cameroon | 70 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 4 | 22 Jan 1989 | Gabon 1–3 Cameroon | 39 | World Cup Qualification |
| 5 | 25 Jun 1989 | Angola 1–2 Cameroon | 70 | World Cup Qualification |
| 6 | 13 Aug 1989 | Cameroon 2–1 Gabon | 32 | World Cup Qualification |
| 7 | 12 Jan 1992 | Cameroon 1–0 Morocco | 23 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is André Kana Biyik?
André Kana Biyik was born on 1 September 1965, which makes him 61 years old.
Where was André Kana Biyik born?
André Kana Biyik was born in Sackbayémé, Cameroon.
Which national team does André Kana Biyik play for?
André Kana Biyik played international football for Cameroon. He has 42 caps and 8 goals on record.
Which clubs has André Kana Biyik played for?
André Kana Biyik's recorded clubs are Diamant Yaoundé, FC Metz and Le Havre AC.
What position does André Kana Biyik play?
André Kana Biyik played as a midfielder.
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