Jean-Pierre Tokoto
Cameroonian footballer
Cameroon
Forward
Jean-Pierre Tokoto: profile
Jean-Pierre Tokoto (born 26 January 1948 in Douala, Cameroon) is a retired Cameroonian footballer who played as a forward.
Tokoto's senior club career began in 1963 at Oryx Douala. He played for 9 clubs in 3 countries between 1963 and 1982. His most appearances came at FC Girondins de Bordeaux (1972–1975), where he made 102 appearances and scored 21 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 364 appearances and 88 goals.
At international level, Tokoto represented Cameroon (1964–1982). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Morocco on 15 November 1981 (World Cup Qualification).
Douala has produced 242 footballers in our database, including Samuel Eto'o, Patrick Mboma and Carlos Kameni.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1964 (aged about 16)
- First international goal
- 1981 – aged 33 (match)
- Club career
- 1963–1982 (20 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Cameroon, France and United States
- Club goals per game
- 0.24 (88 in 364)
- Shares a birthday with
- Jean-Charles Castelletto, Sakina Karchaoui and Mustapha Yatabaré (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963–1969 | Oryx Douala |
Elite One | – | – |
| 1968–1969 |  Olympique de Marseille |
Ligue 1 | 12 | 1 |
| 1969–1971 | Paris-Neuilly |
– | – | |
| 1971–1972 | Olympique de Marseille |
Ligue 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972–1975 | FC Girondins de Bordeaux |
Championnat National 1 | 102 | 21 |
| 1975–1977 | Paris Saint-Germain FC |
Ligue 1 | 59 | 17 |
| 1977–1978 | FC Girondins de Bordeaux |
Championnat National 1 | 38 | 10 |
| 1978–1980 | AS Béziers |
60 | 12 | |
| 1980–1981 |  New England Tea Men |
North American Soccer League | 57 | 17 |
| 1981 | Jacksonville Tea Men |
North American Soccer League | 23 | 2 |
| 1981–1982 | Philadelphia Fever |
11 | 8 | |
| Total | 364 | 88 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964–1982 | Cameroon |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 Nov 1981 | Morocco 0–2 Cameroon | 40 | World Cup Qualification |
*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 Jean-Pierre Tokoto?
Jean-Pierre Tokoto was born on 26 January 1948, which makes him 78 years old.
Where was Jean-Pierre Tokoto born?
Jean-Pierre Tokoto was born in Douala, Cameroon.
Which national team does Jean-Pierre Tokoto play for?
Jean-Pierre Tokoto played international football for Cameroon.
Which clubs has Jean-Pierre Tokoto played for?
Jean-Pierre Tokoto's recorded clubs are Oryx Douala, Olympique de Marseille, Paris-Neuilly, FC Girondins de Bordeaux, Paris Saint-Germain FC, AS Béziers, New England Tea Men, Jacksonville Tea Men and Philadelphia Fever.
What position does Jean-Pierre Tokoto play?
Jean-Pierre Tokoto played as a forward.