Benjamin Massing
Cameroonian footballer (1962-2017)
Cameroon
Defender
Benjamin Massing: profile
Benjamin Massing (born 20 June 1962 in Edéa, Cameroon) was a Cameroonian footballer who played as a defender. He died on 10 December 2017.
Massing made the step into senior football with Diamant Yaoundé in 1986. He played for 3 clubs in 2 countries between 1986 and 1997. His most appearances came at US Créteil-Lusitanos (1987–1991), where he made 41 appearances and scored 3 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 41 appearances and 3 goals.
At international level, Massing represented Cameroon (1987–1992), earning 21 caps and scoring 1 goal.
Edéa has produced 11 footballers in our database, including Augustine Ejangue, Téclaire Bille and Innocent Hamga.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1987 (aged about 25)
- Club career
- 1986–1997 (12 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Cameroon and France
- Club goals per game
- 0.07 (3 in 41)
- Height
- 183 cm — taller than 65% of Cameroonian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Olympic Mvolyé (1991)
- Shares a birthday with
- Kalidou Koulibaly, Nicolas Jackson and Itumeleng Khune (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986–1997 | Diamant Yaoundé |
– | – | |
| 1987–1991 |  US Créteil-Lusitanos |
Championnat National 1 | 41 | 3 |
| 1991–1992 | Olympic Mvolyé |
– | – | |
| 1992 | Olympic Mvolyé |
– | – | |
| Total | 41 | 3 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987–1992 | Cameroon |
Senior | 21 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Where was Benjamin Massing born?
Benjamin Massing was born in Edéa, Cameroon.
Which national team does Benjamin Massing play for?
Benjamin Massing played international football for Cameroon. He has 21 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Benjamin Massing played for?
Benjamin Massing's recorded clubs are Diamant Yaoundé, US Créteil-Lusitanos and Olympic Mvolyé.
How tall is Benjamin Massing?
Benjamin Massing is 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Benjamin Massing play?
Benjamin Massing played as a defender.
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