Emmanuel Koum
Cameroonian footballer (1946-2008)
Cameroon
Forward
Emmanuel Koum: profile
Emmanuel Koum (born 5 January 1946 in Douala, Cameroon) was a Cameroonian footballer who played as a forward. He died on 26 November 2008.
Koum's senior club career began in 1963 at Oryx Douala. He played for 6 clubs in 3 countries since 1963. His most appearances came at Chaumont FC (1974–1978), where he made 114 appearances and scored 42 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 264 appearances and 124 goals.
At international level, Koum represented Cameroon (1970). Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Ivory Coast on 6 February 1970 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Douala has produced 242 footballers in our database, including Samuel Eto'o, Patrick Mboma and Carlos Kameni.
Key facts
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963–1967 | Oryx Douala |
Elite One | – | – |
| 1967–1970 |  Grenoble Foot 38 |
Ligue 2 | 91 | 52 |
| 1970–1973 |  AS Monaco FC |
Ligue 1 | 46 | 24 |
| 1973–1974 | AC Arles |
dissolution | 13 | 6 |
| 1974–1978 | Chaumont FC |
Championnat National 3 | 114 | 42 |
| 1978– | AS Moulins |
Championnat National 1 | – | – |
| Total | 264 | 124 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Cameroon |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 Feb 1970 | Cameroon 3–2 Ivory Coast | 57 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 6 Feb 1970 | Cameroon 3–2 Ivory Coast | 66 | 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
Where was Emmanuel Koum born?
Emmanuel Koum was born in Douala, Cameroon.
Which national team does Emmanuel Koum play for?
Emmanuel Koum played international football for Cameroon.
Which clubs has Emmanuel Koum played for?
Emmanuel Koum's recorded clubs are Oryx Douala, Grenoble Foot 38, AS Monaco FC, AC Arles, Chaumont FC and AS Moulins.
What position does Emmanuel Koum play?
Emmanuel Koum played as a forward.