Edgar Salli: profile
Edgar Salli (born 17 August 1992 in Garoua, Cameroon) is a Cameroonian footballer who plays as a wing half for Olympiakos Nicosia FC.
Salli made the step into senior football with Coton Sport FC de Garoua in 2009. He has played for 8 clubs in 8 countries since 2009. His most appearances came at 1. FC Nürnberg (2016–2019), where he made 44 appearances and scored 3 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 152 appearances and 21 goals.
At international level, Salli has represented Cameroon (2011–present), earning 22 caps and scoring 4 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Niger on 13 November 2015 (World Cup Qualification). He also played for Cameroon at under-20 level.
Garoua has produced 18 footballers in our database, including Jacques Zoua, Souaibou Marou and Nicolas Alnoudji.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2011 (aged about 19)
- First international goal
- 2015 – aged 23 (match)
- Club career
- 2009–present (18 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 8: Cameroon, Monaco, France, Portugal, Switzerland, Germany, Romania and Cyprus
- Club goals per game
- 0.14 (21 in 152)
- Height
- 165 cm — taller than 7% of Cameroonian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Olympiakos Nicosia FC (2020)
- Shares a birthday with
- Ismail Jakobs, Joseph Kamga and Dembo Darboe (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2011 |  Coton Sport FC de Garoua |
Elite One | – | – |
| 2011–2016 |  AS Monaco FC |
Ligue 1 | 32 | 5 |
| 2013–2014 |  R.C. Lens |
Ligue 1 | 27 | 5 |
| 2014–2015 |  Associação Académica de Coimbra – O.A.F. |
Liga Portugal 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015–2016 |  FC St. Gallen |
Swiss Super League | 26 | 8 |
| 2016–2019 |  1. FC Nürnberg |
2. Bundesliga | 44 | 3 |
| 2019–2020 |  Sepsi OSK Sfântu Gheorghe |
Liga I | 12 | 0 |
| 2020– |  Olympiakos Nicosia FC |
Cypriot First Division | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 152 | 21 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2011 | Cameroon U20 |
Under-20 | – | – |
| 2011– | Cameroon |
Senior | 22 | 4 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 Nov 2015 | Niger 0–3 Cameroon | 40 | World Cup Qualification |
*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 Edgar Salli?
Edgar Salli was born on 17 August 1992, which makes him 34 years old.
Where was Edgar Salli born?
Edgar Salli was born in Garoua, Cameroon.
Which national team does Edgar Salli play for?
Edgar Salli plays international football for Cameroon. He has 22 caps and 4 goals on record.
Which clubs has Edgar Salli played for?
Edgar Salli's recorded clubs are Coton Sport FC de Garoua, AS Monaco FC, R.C. Lens, Associação Académica de Coimbra – O.A.F., FC St. Gallen, 1. FC Nürnberg, Sepsi OSK Sfântu Gheorghe and Olympiakos Nicosia FC.
What team does Edgar Salli play for now?
According to the latest data, Edgar Salli plays for Olympiakos Nicosia FC.
How tall is Edgar Salli?
Edgar Salli is 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) tall.
What position does Edgar Salli play?
Edgar Salli plays as a wing half.
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