François Omam-Biyik: profile
François Omam-Biyik (born 21 May 1966 in Sackbayémé, Cameroon) is a former Cameroonian footballer who played as a forward.
Omam-Biyik started out at Canon Yaoundé in 1986. He played for 11 clubs in 4 countries between 1986 and 2000. The busiest spell of his career was at Stade Lavallois (1987–1990): 81 appearances and 27 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 347 appearances and 135 goals.
At international level, Omam-Biyik represented Cameroon (1986–1998), earning 63 caps and scoring 12 goals. Our match database lists 11 of his international goals; the first came against Gabon on 22 January 1989 (World Cup Qualification).
Sackbayémé has produced 4 footballers in our database, including Gaëtan Bong, Jacques Songo'o and André Kana Biyik.
Eligibility explained: Why does François Omam-Biyik play for Cameroon?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1986 (aged about 20)
- First international goal
- 1989 – aged 22 (match)
- Club career
- 1986–2000 (15 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Cameroon, France, Mexico and Italy
- Club goals per game
- 0.39 (135 in 347)
- Height
- 184 cm — taller than 72% of Cameroonian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Puebla F.C. (2000)
- Shares a birthday with
- Quinton Fortune, Abdoulay Diaby and Mamadou Bagayoko (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986–1987 |  Canon Yaoundé |
Elite One | – | – |
| 1987–1990 |  Stade Lavallois |
Ligue 2 | 81 | 27 |
| 1990–1991 | Stade Rennais F.C. |
Ligue 1 | 38 | 14 |
| 1991–1992 | AS Cannes |
Championnat National 1 | 35 | 7 |
| 1992 | Olympique de Marseille |
Ligue 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992–1994 | R.C. Lens |
Ligue 1 | 53 | 18 |
| 1994–1997 |  Club América |
Liga MX | 75 | 49 |
| 1997 | Venados de Yucatán |
21 | 10 | |
| 1997–1998 |  U.C. Sampdoria |
Serie B | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | Puebla F.C. |
Liga MX | 17 | 5 |
| 1999–2000 | LB Châteauroux |
Championnat National 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | Puebla F.C. |
Liga MX | 17 | 5 |
| Total | 347 | 135 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986–1998 | Cameroon |
Senior | 63 | 12 |
International goals (11)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 Jan 1989 | Gabon 1–3 Cameroon | 26 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 25 Jun 1989 | Angola 1–2 Cameroon | 59 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 27 Aug 1989 | Cameroon 1–0 Nigeria | 31 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 19 Nov 1989 | Tunisia 0–1 Cameroon | 14 | World Cup Qualification |
| 5 | 8 Jun 1990 | Argentina 0–1 Cameroon | 67 | FIFA World Cup |
| 6 | 16 Jan 1992 | Cameroon 1–1 DR Congo | 15 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 7 | 10 Oct 1993 | Cameroon 3–1 Zimbabwe | 13 | World Cup Qualification |
| 8 | 10 Oct 1993 | Cameroon 3–1 Zimbabwe | 27 | World Cup Qualification |
| 9 | 19 Jun 1994 | Cameroon 2–2 Sweden | 47 | FIFA World Cup |
| 10 | 18 Jan 1996 | Cameroon 2–1 Egypt | 36 (pen) | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 11 | 24 Jan 1996 | Angola 3–3 Cameroon | 25 | 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 François Omam-Biyik?
François Omam-Biyik was born on 21 May 1966, which makes him 60 years old.
Where was François Omam-Biyik born?
François Omam-Biyik was born in Sackbayémé, Cameroon.
Which national team does François Omam-Biyik play for?
François Omam-Biyik played international football for Cameroon. He has 63 caps and 12 goals on record.
Which clubs has François Omam-Biyik played for?
François Omam-Biyik's recorded clubs are Canon Yaoundé, Stade Lavallois, Stade Rennais F.C., AS Cannes, Olympique de Marseille, R.C. Lens, Club América, Venados de Yucatán, U.C. Sampdoria, Puebla F.C. and LB Châteauroux.
How tall is François Omam-Biyik?
François Omam-Biyik is 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does François Omam-Biyik play?
François Omam-Biyik played as a forward.
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Émile MbouhCameroon · b. 1966
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