Benjamin Moukandjo

Cameroonian and French association football player

Cameroon Forward Valenciennes F.C. Nationality explained

37Age

4Int'l goals*

10Clubs

233Club apps

52Club goals

179Height (cm)

Benjamin Moukandjo: profile

Benjamin Moukandjo (born 12 November 1988 in Douala, Cameroon) is a Cameroonian footballer who plays as a forward for Valenciennes F.C..

Moukandjo's senior club career began in 2005 at Kadji Sports Academy. He has played for 10 clubs in 3 countries since 2005. The busiest spell of his career was at A.S. Nancy-Lorraine (2011–2014): 89 appearances and 19 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 233 appearances and 52 goals.

At international level, Moukandjo has represented Cameroon (2011–present). Our match database lists 4 of his international goals; the first came against Tunisia on 17 November 2013 (World Cup Qualification). He also played for Cameroon at under-20 and under-23 level.

Douala has produced 242 footballers in our database, including Samuel Eto'o, Patrick Mboma and Carlos Kameni.

Eligibility explained: Why does Benjamin Moukandjo play for Cameroon?

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2011 (aged about 23)
First international goal: 2013 – aged 25 (match)
Club career: 2005–present (22 seasons)
Countries played in: 3: Cameroon, France and Monaco
Club goals per game: 0.22 (52 in 233)
Height: 179 cm — taller than 41% of Cameroonian internationals on record
Latest move: Valenciennes F.C. (23 Jan 2020)
Shares a birthday with: Benni McCarthy, Adlène Guedioura and Nedum Onuoha (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2005–2007	Kadji Sports Academy	Elite One	–	–
2007	Kadji Sports Academy	Elite One	15	12
2007–2009	Stade Rennais F.C.	Ligue 1	14	2
2008–2009	Entente SSG	Ligue 3	11	0
2009	Entente SSG	Ligue 3	11	0
2009–2011	Nîmes Olympique	Championnat National 1	46	8
2011	AS Monaco FC	Ligue 1	16	3
2011–2014	A.S. Nancy-Lorraine	Ligue 2	89	19
2014–2015	Stade de Reims	Ligue 2	31	8
2015–2017	F.C. Lorient	Ligue 1	–	–
2019–2020	R.C. Lens	Ligue 1	–	–
2020–	Valenciennes F.C.	Ligue 2	–	–
	Total		233	52

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2006–2007	Cameroon U20	Under-20	–	–
2007–2008	Cameroon U23	Under-23	–	–
2011–	Cameroon	Senior	–	–

International goals (4)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	17 Nov 2013	Cameroon 4–1 Tunisia	29	World Cup Qualification
2	24 Jan 2015	Cameroon 1–1 Guinea	13	Africa Cup of Nations
3	9 Oct 2016	Algeria 1–1 Cameroon	24	World Cup Qualification
4	14 Jan 2017	Burkina Faso 1–1 Cameroon	35	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 Benjamin Moukandjo?

Benjamin Moukandjo was born on 12 November 1988, which makes him 37 years old.

Where was Benjamin Moukandjo born?

Benjamin Moukandjo was born in Douala, Cameroon.

Which national team does Benjamin Moukandjo play for?

Benjamin Moukandjo plays international football for Cameroon.

Which clubs has Benjamin Moukandjo played for?

Benjamin Moukandjo's recorded clubs are Kadji Sports Academy, Stade Rennais F.C., Entente SSG, Nîmes Olympique, AS Monaco FC, A.S. Nancy-Lorraine, Stade de Reims, F.C. Lorient, R.C. Lens and Valenciennes F.C..

What team does Benjamin Moukandjo play for now?

According to the latest data, Benjamin Moukandjo plays for Valenciennes F.C..

How tall is Benjamin Moukandjo?

Benjamin Moukandjo is 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.

What position does Benjamin Moukandjo play?

Benjamin Moukandjo plays as a forward.