Gabriel Abossolo
Cameroonian association football player (1939-2014)
Cameroon
Midfielder
Gabriel Abossolo: profile
Gabriel Abossolo (born 16 January 1939 in Yaoundé, Cameroon) was a Cameroonian footballer who played as a midfielder. He died on 9 November 2014.
Abossolo started out at FC Girondins de Bordeaux in 1959. He played for 3 clubs between 1959 and 1971.
At international level, Abossolo represented Cameroon (1970).
Yaoundé has produced 306 footballers in our database, including Samuel Umtiti, Roger Milla and Vincent Aboubakar.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1970 (aged about 31)
- Club career
- 1959–1971 (13 seasons)
- Height
- 177 cm — taller than 31% of Cameroonian internationals on record
- Shares a birthday with
- Seydou Keita, Toti Gomes and Pierre Boya (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959–1969 |  FC Girondins de Bordeaux |
Championnat National 1 | – | – |
| 1969–1970 | Paris-Neuilly |
– | – | |
| 1970–1971 | Poitiers FC |
Championnat National 3 | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Cameroon |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
Where was Gabriel Abossolo born?
Gabriel Abossolo was born in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Which national team does Gabriel Abossolo play for?
Gabriel Abossolo played international football for Cameroon.
Which clubs has Gabriel Abossolo played for?
Gabriel Abossolo's recorded clubs are FC Girondins de Bordeaux, Paris-Neuilly and Poitiers FC.
How tall is Gabriel Abossolo?
Gabriel Abossolo is 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Gabriel Abossolo play?
Gabriel Abossolo played as a midfielder.
