Éric Maxim Choupo-Moting
Cameroonian association football player
Éric Maxim Choupo-Moting: profile
Éric Maxim Choupo-Moting (born 23 March 1989 in Hamburg, Germany) is a Cameroonian footballer who plays as a forward for Red Bull New York.
Choupo-Moting's senior club career began in 1995 at FC Teutonia Ottensen. He has played for 13 clubs in 4 countries since 1995. His most appearances came at FC Bayern Munich (2020–2024), where he made 88 appearances and scored 19 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 429 appearances and 95 goals.
At international level, Choupo-Moting has represented Cameroon (2010–present), earning 76 caps and scoring 20 goals. Our match database lists 6 of his international goals; the first came against DR Congo on 2 June 2012 (World Cup Qualification). Before committing to Cameroon, he had represented Germany U18, Germany U19, Germany U20 and Germany U21.
Hamburg has produced 12 footballers in our database, including Jeffrey Schlupp, Otto Addo and Karim Guédé.
Nationality explained: Why does Éric Maxim Choupo-Moting play for Cameroon?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2010 (aged about 21)
- First international goal
- 2012 – aged 23 (match)
- Club career
- 1995–present (32 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Germany, United Kingdom, France and United States
- Club goals per game
- 0.22 (95 in 429)
- Height
- 191 cm — taller than 95% of Cameroonian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Red Bull New York (2025)
- Shares a birthday with
- Bamba Dieng, Eyong Enoh and Ejike Uzoenyi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–2000 |  FC Teutonia Ottensen |
Landesliga Hamburg-Hammonia | – | – |
| 2000–2003 | Altonaer FC von 1893 |
Oberliga Hamburg | – | – |
| 2003–2004 | FC St. Pauli |
2. Bundesliga | – | – |
| 2007–2011 | Hamburger SV |
Bundesliga | 23 | 2 |
| 2007–2011 | Hamburger SV II |
Regionalliga Nord | 31 | 1 |
| 2009–2010 | 1. FC Nürnberg |
2. Bundesliga | 25 | 5 |
| 2011–2014 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 |
Bundesliga | 74 | 20 |
| 2013 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 II |
3. Liga | 2 | 0 |
| 2014–2017 | Schalke 04 |
Bundesliga | 82 | 18 |
| 2017–2018 |  Stoke City F.C. |
EFL Championship | 30 | 5 |
| 2018–2020 |  Paris Saint-Germain FC |
Ligue 1 | 31 | 6 |
| 2020–2024 | FC Bayern Munich |
Bundesliga | 88 | 19 |
| 2025– |  Red Bull New York |
Major League Soccer | 43 | 19 |
| Total | 429 | 95 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2007 | Germany U18 |
Under-18 | 6 | 4 |
| 2007–2009 | Germany U19 |
Under-19 | 5 | 5 |
| 2009 | Germany U20 |
Under-20 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009–2010 | Germany U21 |
Under-21 | 5 | 4 |
| 2010– |  Cameroon |
Senior | 76 | 20 |
International goals (6)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Jun 2012 | Cameroon 1–0 DR Congo | 54 (pen) | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 10 Jun 2012 | Libya 2–1 Cameroon | 15 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 8 Oct 2021 | Cameroon 3–1 Mozambique | 28 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 8 Oct 2021 | Cameroon 3–1 Mozambique | 51 | World Cup Qualification |
| 5 | 29 Mar 2022 | Algeria 1–2 Cameroon | 22 | World Cup Qualification |
| 6 | 28 Nov 2022 | Cameroon 3–3 Serbia | 66 | 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
How old is Éric Maxim Choupo-Moting?
Éric Maxim Choupo-Moting was born on 23 March 1989, which makes him 37 years old.
Where was Éric Maxim Choupo-Moting born?
Éric Maxim Choupo-Moting was born in Hamburg, Germany.
Which national team does Éric Maxim Choupo-Moting play for?
Éric Maxim Choupo-Moting plays international football for Cameroon. He has 76 caps and 20 goals on record.
Which clubs has Éric Maxim Choupo-Moting played for?
Éric Maxim Choupo-Moting's recorded clubs are FC Teutonia Ottensen, Altonaer FC von 1893, FC St. Pauli, Hamburger SV, Hamburger SV II, 1. FC Nürnberg, 1. FSV Mainz 05, 1. FSV Mainz 05 II, Schalke 04, Stoke City F.C., Paris Saint-Germain FC and FC Bayern Munich among others.
What team does Éric Maxim Choupo-Moting play for now?
According to the latest data, Éric Maxim Choupo-Moting plays for Red Bull New York.
How tall is Éric Maxim Choupo-Moting?
Éric Maxim Choupo-Moting is 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall.
What position does Éric Maxim Choupo-Moting play?
Éric Maxim Choupo-Moting plays as a forward.
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