Charles Léa
Cameroonian footballer
Cameroon
Forward
Charles Léa: profile
Charles Léa (born 16 January 1951 in Douala, Cameroon) is a former Cameroonian footballer who played as a forward.
Léa made the step into senior football with Aigle Nkongsamba in 1968. He played for 9 clubs in 2 countries between 1968 and 1979.
At international level, Léa represented Cameroon (1969–1972), earning 52 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Douala has produced 242 footballers in our database, including Samuel Eto'o, Patrick Mboma and Carlos Kameni.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1969 (aged about 18)
- Club career
- 1968–1979 (12 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Cameroon and France
- Shares a birthday with
- Seydou Keita, Toti Gomes and Pierre Boya (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968–1969 | Aigle Nkongsamba |
– | – | |
| 1969–1971 | Diamant Yaoundé |
– | – | |
| 1971–1972 | Canon Yaoundé |
Elite One | – | – |
| 1972–1973 |  Toulouse FC |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 1973–1974 | US Quevilly |
Ligue 3 | – | – |
| 1974–1976 | Stade Rennais F.C. |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 1976–1977 | Amicale de Lucé |
– | – | |
| 1977–1978 | Stade Malherbe Caen |
Ligue 3 | – | – |
| 1978–1979 | Villemomble Sports |
Championnat National 1 | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969–1972 | Cameroon |
Senior | 52 | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Charles Léa?
Charles Léa was born on 16 January 1951, which makes him 75 years old.
Where was Charles Léa born?
Charles Léa was born in Douala, Cameroon.
Which national team does Charles Léa play for?
Charles Léa played international football for Cameroon. He has 52 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Charles Léa played for?
Charles Léa's recorded clubs are Aigle Nkongsamba, Diamant Yaoundé, Canon Yaoundé, Toulouse FC, US Quevilly, Stade Rennais F.C., Amicale de Lucé, Stade Malherbe Caen and Villemomble Sports.
What position does Charles Léa play?
Charles Léa played as a forward.
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