SSFA OnlineSoccer Stats For Africa
Gaëtan Bong

Gaëtan Bong

Cameroonian and French footballer

Cameroon Defender Nationality explained
38Age
6Clubs
176Club apps
4Club goals
187Height (cm)

Gaëtan Bong: profile

Gaëtan Bong (born 25 April 1988 in Sackbayémé, Cameroon) is a retired Cameroonian footballer who played as a defender.

Bong made the step into senior football with FC Metz in 2005. He played for 6 clubs in 3 countries since 2005. His most appearances came at Valenciennes F.C. (2009–2013), where he made 109 appearances and scored 3 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 176 appearances and 4 goals.

At international level, Bong represented Cameroon (2010–present). Before committing to Cameroon, he had represented France U21.

Sackbayémé has produced 4 footballers in our database, including Jacques Songo'o, François Omam-Biyik and André Kana Biyik.

Nationality explained: Why does Gaëtan Bong play for Cameroon?

Key facts

Senior international debut
2010 (aged about 22)
Countries played in
3: France, Greece and United Kingdom
Club goals per game
0.02 (4 in 176)
Height
187 cm — taller than 87% of Cameroonian internationals on record
Latest move
Wigan Athletic F.C. (2015)
Shares a birthday with
Raïs M'Bolhi, Cheick Diabaté and Pa Konate (more)

Club career

YearsClubLeagueAppsGoals
2005–2009 FC Metz Ligue 2 – –
2008–2009 Tours FC. Ligue 3 34 0
2009–2013 Valenciennes F.C. Ligue 2 109 3
2013–2015 Olympiacos F.C. Super League Greece 19 1
2015 Wigan Athletic F.C. EFL League One 14 0
2015– Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Premier League – –
Total1764

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

YearsTeamLevelCapsGoals
2009 France U21 Under-21 10
2009–2010 France U21 Under-21 10
2010– Cameroon Senior ––

Frequently asked questions

How old is Gaëtan Bong?

Gaëtan Bong was born on 25 April 1988, which makes him 38 years old.

Where was Gaëtan Bong born?

Gaëtan Bong was born in Sackbayémé, Cameroon.

Which national team does Gaëtan Bong play for?

Gaëtan Bong played international football for Cameroon.

Which clubs has Gaëtan Bong played for?

Gaëtan Bong's recorded clubs are FC Metz, Tours FC., Valenciennes F.C., Olympiacos F.C., Wigan Athletic F.C. and Brighton & Hove Albion F.C..

How tall is Gaëtan Bong?

Gaëtan Bong is 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.

What position does Gaëtan Bong play?

Gaëtan Bong played as a defender.

Cameroonian players of the same generation

Éric Maxim Choupo-Moting Éric Maxim Choupo-MotingCameroon · Red Bull New York Alex Song Alex SongCameroon · b. 1987 Joël Matip Joël MatipCameroon · b. 1991 Nicolas Nkoulou Nicolas NkoulouCameroon · b. 1990 Stéphane Mbia Stéphane MbiaCameroon · b. 1986 Sébastien Bassong Sébastien BassongCameroon · b. 1986 O Olivier BoumalCameroon · b. 1989 Landry Nguémo Landry NguémoCameroon · b. 1985 Aurélien Chedjou Aurélien ChedjouCameroon · b. 1985 Eyong Enoh Eyong EnohCameroon · b. 1986 Allan Nyom Allan NyomCameroon · Getafe CF Benjamin Moukandjo Benjamin MoukandjoCameroon · Valenciennes F.C.