Jean-Pierre Nsame
Cameroonian and French footballer (born 1993)
Jean-Pierre Nsame: profile
Jean-Pierre Nsame (born 1 May 1993 in Douala, Cameroon) is a former Cameroonian footballer who played as a forward.
Nsame made the step into senior football with Angers SCO in 2012. He played for 5 clubs in 2 countries since 2012. The busiest spell of his career was at BSC Young Boys (2017–present): 84 appearances and 49 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 194 appearances and 80 goals.
At international level, Nsame represented Cameroon (2017), earning 1 cap and scoring 0 goals.
Douala has produced 242 footballers in our database, including Samuel Eto'o, Patrick Mboma and Carlos Kameni.
Eligibility explained: Why does Jean-Pierre Nsame play for Cameroon?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2017 (aged about 24)
- Countries played in
- 2: France and Switzerland
- Club goals per game
- 0.41 (80 in 194)
- Height
- 188 cm — taller than 88% of Cameroonian internationals on record
- Latest move
- BSC Young Boys (2017)
- Shares a birthday with
- Marc-Vivien Foé, Jean-Christophe Bahebeck and Sammy Ameobi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2016 |  Angers SCO |
Ligue 1 | 23 | 1 |
| 2013–2014 | USJA Carquefou |
Ligue 3 | 22 | 0 |
| 2014–2015 | Amiens SC |
Ligue 3 | 34 | 7 |
| 2016–2017 |  Servette FC |
Swiss Super League | 31 | 23 |
| 2017– | BSC Young Boys |
Swiss Super League | 84 | 49 |
| Total | 194 | 80 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 |  Cameroon |
Senior | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Jean-Pierre Nsame?
Jean-Pierre Nsame was born on 1 May 1993, which makes him 33 years old.
Where was Jean-Pierre Nsame born?
Jean-Pierre Nsame was born in Douala, Cameroon.
Which national team does Jean-Pierre Nsame play for?
Jean-Pierre Nsame played international football for Cameroon. He has 1 cap and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Jean-Pierre Nsame played for?
Jean-Pierre Nsame's recorded clubs are Angers SCO, USJA Carquefou, Amiens SC, Servette FC and BSC Young Boys.
How tall is Jean-Pierre Nsame?
Jean-Pierre Nsame is 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What position does Jean-Pierre Nsame play?
Jean-Pierre Nsame played as a forward.
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