Joseph-Antoine Bell: profile
Joseph-Antoine Bell (born 8 October 1954 in Douala, Cameroon) is a former Cameroonian footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Bell started out at Union Douala in 1975. He played for 7 clubs in 4 countries between 1975 and 1994. The busiest spell of his career was at Olympique de Marseille (1985–1988): 109 appearances and 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 314 appearances and 0 goals.
At international level, Bell represented Cameroon (1976–1994), earning 50 caps 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 Joseph-Antoine Bell play for Cameroon?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1976 (aged about 22)
- Club career
- 1975–1994 (20 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Egypt and France
- Club goals per game
- 0.00 (0 in 314)
- Height
- 178 cm — taller than 35% of Cameroonian internationals on record
- Latest move
- AS Saint-Étienne (1991)
- Shares a birthday with
- Ola Aina, Armand Traoré and Razak Omotoyossi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975–1980 |  Union Douala |
Elite One | – | – |
| 1980–1981 |  Africa Sports d'Abidjan |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 1981–1983 |  Al Mokawloon Al Arab SC |
Egyptian Premier League | – | – |
| 1981–1983 | Africa Sports d'Abidjan |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 1983–1985 | Al Mokawloon Al Arab SC |
Egyptian Premier League | – | – |
| 1985–1988 |  Olympique de Marseille |
Ligue 1 | 109 | 0 |
| 1988–1989 | Sporting Toulon Var |
Championnat National 1 | 31 | 0 |
| 1989–1991 | FC Girondins de Bordeaux |
Championnat National 1 | 75 | 0 |
| 1991–1994 | AS Saint-Étienne |
Ligue 2 | 99 | 0 |
| Total | 314 | 0 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976–1994 | Cameroon |
Senior | 50 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Joseph-Antoine Bell?
Joseph-Antoine Bell was born on 8 October 1954, which makes him 72 years old.
Where was Joseph-Antoine Bell born?
Joseph-Antoine Bell was born in Douala, Cameroon.
Which national team does Joseph-Antoine Bell play for?
Joseph-Antoine Bell played international football for Cameroon. He has 50 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Joseph-Antoine Bell played for?
Joseph-Antoine Bell's recorded clubs are Union Douala, Africa Sports d'Abidjan, Al Mokawloon Al Arab SC, Olympique de Marseille, Sporting Toulon Var, FC Girondins de Bordeaux and AS Saint-Étienne.
How tall is Joseph-Antoine Bell?
Joseph-Antoine Bell is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Joseph-Antoine Bell play?
Joseph-Antoine Bell played as a goalkeeper.
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