Jean-Claude Pagal: profile
Jean-Claude Pagal (born 15 September 1964 in Yaoundé, Cameroon) is a former Cameroonian footballer who played as a defender.
Pagal made the step into senior football with R.C. Lens in 1982. He played for 10 clubs in 7 countries between 1982 and 2009. The busiest spell of his career was at R.C. Lens (1982–1989): 119 appearances and 4 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 248 appearances and 10 goals.
At international level, Pagal represented Cameroon (1990–1992), earning 17 caps and scoring 1 goal.
Yaoundé has produced 306 footballers in our database, including Samuel Umtiti, Roger Milla and Vincent Aboubakar.
Eligibility explained: Why does Jean-Claude Pagal play for Cameroon?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1990 (aged about 26)
- Club career
- 1982–2009 (28 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 7: France, Mexico, Belgium, United Kingdom, People's Republic of China, Malta and Cameroon
- Club goals per game
- 0.04 (10 in 248)
- Height
- 181 cm — taller than 54% of Cameroonian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Tiko United F.C. (2008)
- Shares a birthday with
- Aly Cissokho, Saliou Ciss and Garang Kuol (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982–1989 |  R.C. Lens |
Ligue 1 | 119 | 4 |
| 1989–1990 | La Roche VF |
Championnat National 3 | 26 | 0 |
| 1990–1993 | AS Saint-Étienne |
Ligue 2 | 53 | 4 |
| 1993–1994 | FC Martigues |
Ligue 2 | 27 | 1 |
| 1994–1995 |  Club América |
Liga MX | 11 | 0 |
| 1995–1996 |  R.F.C. Seraing |
Belgian Pro League | 7 | 1 |
| 1997–1998 |  Carlisle United F.C. |
National League | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 |  Chengdu Tiancheng F.C. |
China League One | – | – |
| 2000–2001 |  Sliema Wanderers F.C. |
Maltese Premier League | 4 | 0 |
| 2008–2009 |  Tiko United F.C. |
Elite One | – | – |
| Total | 248 | 10 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–1992 | Cameroon |
Senior | 17 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Jean-Claude Pagal?
Jean-Claude Pagal was born on 15 September 1964, which makes him 62 years old.
Where was Jean-Claude Pagal born?
Jean-Claude Pagal was born in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Which national team does Jean-Claude Pagal play for?
Jean-Claude Pagal played international football for Cameroon. He has 17 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Jean-Claude Pagal played for?
Jean-Claude Pagal's recorded clubs are R.C. Lens, La Roche VF, AS Saint-Étienne, FC Martigues, Club América, R.F.C. Seraing, Carlisle United F.C., Chengdu Tiancheng F.C., Sliema Wanderers F.C. and Tiko United F.C..
How tall is Jean-Claude Pagal?
Jean-Claude Pagal is 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Jean-Claude Pagal play?
Jean-Claude Pagal played as a defender.
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