Camille Oponga
Republic of Congo footballer
Congo
Defender
Camille Oponga: profile
Camille Oponga (born 24 January 1978 in Brazzaville, Congo) is a retired Congolese footballer who played as a defender.
Oponga made the step into senior football with Red Star F.C. in 1997. He played for 7 clubs in 2 countries since 1997. The busiest spell of his career was at AS Cannes (2004–2005): 37 appearances and 2 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 37 appearances and 2 goals.
At international level, Oponga represented Congo (2000–2006).
Brazzaville has produced 66 footballers in our database, including Silvère Ganvoula, Férébory Doré and Lucien Aubey.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2000 (aged about 22)
- Countries played in
- 2: France and United Kingdom
- Club goals per game
- 0.05 (2 in 37)
- Height
- 185 cm — taller than 70% of Congolese internationals on record
- Latest move
- ES Viry-Châtillon (2009)
- Shares a birthday with
- Pape Gueye, Ibrahim Mbaye and Emerse Faé (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–2001 |  Red Star F.C. |
Ligue 2 | – | – |
| 2001–2002 |  Falkirk F.C. |
Scottish Premiership | – | – |
| 2002–2004 | Foot club de Pau |
Ligue 2 | – | – |
| 2004–2005 | AS Cannes |
Championnat National 1 | 37 | 2 |
| 2005–2008 | Pacy Ménilles RC |
Championnat National 1 | – | – |
| 2008–2009 | Villemomble Sports |
Championnat National 1 | – | – |
| 2009– | ES Viry-Châtillon |
Championnat National 1 | – | – |
| Total | 37 | 2 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2006 | Congo |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Camille Oponga?
Camille Oponga was born on 24 January 1978, which makes him 48 years old.
Where was Camille Oponga born?
Camille Oponga was born in Brazzaville, Congo.
Which national team does Camille Oponga play for?
Camille Oponga played international football for Congo.
Which clubs has Camille Oponga played for?
Camille Oponga's recorded clubs are Red Star F.C., Falkirk F.C., Foot club de Pau, AS Cannes, Pacy Ménilles RC, Villemomble Sports and ES Viry-Châtillon.
How tall is Camille Oponga?
Camille Oponga is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Camille Oponga play?
Camille Oponga played as a defender.
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