Cyrille Makanaky
Cameroonian footballer
Cameroon
Midfielder
Cyrille Makanaky: profile
Cyrille Makanaky (born 28 June 1965 in Douala, Cameroon) is a former Cameroonian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Makanaky made the step into senior football with Gazélec Ajaccio in 1985. He played for 7 clubs in 4 countries between 1985 and 1997. His most appearances came at Gazélec Ajaccio (1985–1987), where he made 48 appearances and scored 22 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 259 appearances and 67 goals.
At international level, Makanaky represented Cameroon (1987–1993), earning 14 caps and scoring 3 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Morocco on 23 March 1988 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Douala has produced 242 footballers in our database, including Samuel Eto'o, Patrick Mboma and Carlos Kameni.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1987 (aged about 22)
- First international goal
- 1988 – aged 22 (match)
- Club career
- 1985–1997 (13 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: France, Spain, Israel and Ecuador
- Club goals per game
- 0.26 (67 in 259)
- Height
- 182 cm — taller than 59% of Cameroonian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Barcelona S.C. (1996)
- Shares a birthday with
- Hans Sarpei, Leon Balogun and Adama Traoré (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985–1987 |  Gazélec Ajaccio |
Ligue 2 | 48 | 22 |
| 1987–1988 | Sporting Toulon Var |
Championnat National 1 | 21 | 3 |
| 1988–1989 | R.C. Lens |
Ligue 1 | 14 | 3 |
| 1989–1990 | Sporting Toulon Var |
Championnat National 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990–1992 |  CD Málaga |
39 | 6 | |
| 1992–1993 | Villarreal CF |
La Liga | 16 | 0 |
| 1993–1994 |  Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. |
Israeli Premier League | 30 | 5 |
| 1994–1995 |  Barcelona S.C. |
Ecuador Serie A | 30 | 9 |
| 1995–1996 | Gazélec Ajaccio |
Ligue 2 | 34 | 18 |
| 1996–1997 | Barcelona S.C. |
Ecuador Serie A | 24 | 1 |
| Total | 259 | 67 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987–1993 | Cameroon |
Senior | 14 | 3 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 Mar 1988 | Morocco 0–1 Cameroon | 78 | 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 Cyrille Makanaky?
Cyrille Makanaky was born on 28 June 1965, which makes him 61 years old.
Where was Cyrille Makanaky born?
Cyrille Makanaky was born in Douala, Cameroon.
Which national team does Cyrille Makanaky play for?
Cyrille Makanaky played international football for Cameroon. He has 14 caps and 3 goals on record.
Which clubs has Cyrille Makanaky played for?
Cyrille Makanaky's recorded clubs are Gazélec Ajaccio, Sporting Toulon Var, R.C. Lens, CD Málaga, Villarreal CF, Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. and Barcelona S.C..
How tall is Cyrille Makanaky?
Cyrille Makanaky is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.
What position does Cyrille Makanaky play?
Cyrille Makanaky played as a midfielder.
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