Emmanuel Kundé
Cameroonian footballer
Cameroon
Centre-backDefensive midfielder
Emmanuel Kundé: profile
Emmanuel Kundé (born 15 July 1956 in Yaoundé, Cameroon) was a Cameroonian footballer who played as a centre-back and defensive midfielder. He died on 16 May 2025.
Kundé made the step into senior football with Canon Yaoundé in 1980. He played for 5 clubs in 2 countries between 1980 and 1992. His most appearances came at Stade de Reims (1988–1989), where he made 32 appearances and scored 3 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 46 appearances and 3 goals.
At international level, Kundé represented Cameroon (1980–1992), earning 66 caps and scoring 8 goals. Our match database lists 6 of his international goals; the first came against Malawi on 29 June 1980 (World Cup Qualification).
Yaoundé has produced 306 footballers in our database, including Samuel Umtiti, Roger Milla and Vincent Aboubakar.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1980 (aged about 24)
- First international goal
- 1980 – aged 23 (match)
- Club career
- 1980–1992 (13 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Cameroon and France
- Club goals per game
- 0.07 (3 in 46)
- Height
- 186 cm — taller than 84% of Cameroonian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Olympic Mvolyé (1991)
- Shares a birthday with
- Peter Odemwingie, Adil Aouchiche and Tarak Dhiab (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980–1987 | Canon Yaoundé |
Elite One | – | – |
| 1987–1988 |  Stade Lavallois |
Ligue 2 | 14 | 0 |
| 1988–1989 | Stade de Reims |
Ligue 2 | 32 | 3 |
| 1989–1990 | Prévoyance Yaoundé |
– | – | |
| 1991–1992 | Olympic Mvolyé |
– | – | |
| Total | 46 | 3 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980–1992 | Cameroon |
Senior | 66 | 8 |
International goals (6)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 Jun 1980 | Cameroon 3–0 Malawi | 54 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 26 Apr 1981 | Cameroon 6–1 DR Congo | 52 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 26 Apr 1981 | Cameroon 6–1 DR Congo | 67 (pen) | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 27 Mar 1988 | Cameroon 1–0 Nigeria | 55 (pen) | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 5 | 8 Oct 1989 | Cameroon 2–0 Tunisia | 90 | World Cup Qualification |
| 6 | 1 Jul 1990 | Cameroon 2–3 England | 61 (pen) | FIFA World Cup |
*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 Kundé born?
Emmanuel Kundé was born in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Which national team does Emmanuel Kundé play for?
Emmanuel Kundé played international football for Cameroon. He has 66 caps and 8 goals on record.
Which clubs has Emmanuel Kundé played for?
Emmanuel Kundé's recorded clubs are Canon Yaoundé, Stade Lavallois, Stade de Reims, Prévoyance Yaoundé and Olympic Mvolyé.
How tall is Emmanuel Kundé?
Emmanuel Kundé is 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Emmanuel Kundé play?
Emmanuel Kundé played as a centre-back and defensive midfielder.
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