Joseph Yegba Maya
Camaeroonian footballer
Cameroon
Forward
Joseph Yegba Maya: profile
Joseph Yegba Maya (born 8 April 1944 in Otélé, Cameroon) was a Cameroonian footballer who played as a forward. He died on 4 October 2026.
Maya's senior club career began in 1962 at Olympique de Marseille. He played for 4 clubs between 1962 and 1976. The busiest spell of his career was at Olympique de Marseille (1962–1970): 202 appearances and 103 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 367 appearances and 192 goals.
At international level, Maya represented Cameroon (1964–1974). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Togo on 26 February 1972 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1964 (aged about 20)
- First international goal
- 1972 – aged 27 (match)
- Club career
- 1962–1976 (15 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.52 (192 in 367)
- Height
- 184 cm — taller than 72% of Cameroonian internationals on record
- Shares a birthday with
- Karim Bellarabi, Austin Ejide and Mohamed Kader (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962–1970 |  Olympique de Marseille |
Ligue 1 | 202 | 103 |
| 1970–1973 | Valenciennes F.C. |
Ligue 2 | 111 | 64 |
| 1973–1975 | RC Strasbourg Alsace |
Ligue 1 | 31 | 12 |
| 1975–1976 | AS Béziers |
23 | 13 | |
| Total | 367 | 192 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964–1974 | Cameroon |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 Feb 1972 | Cameroon 2–0 Togo | 64 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Joseph Yegba Maya born?
Joseph Yegba Maya was born in Otélé, Cameroon.
Which national team does Joseph Yegba Maya play for?
Joseph Yegba Maya played international football for Cameroon.
Which clubs has Joseph Yegba Maya played for?
Joseph Yegba Maya's recorded clubs are Olympique de Marseille, Valenciennes F.C., RC Strasbourg Alsace and AS Béziers.
How tall is Joseph Yegba Maya?
Joseph Yegba Maya is 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Joseph Yegba Maya play?
Joseph Yegba Maya played as a forward.