Olivier Djappa
Cameroonian footballer
Cameroon
Forward
Olivier Djappa: profile
Olivier Djappa (born 22 November 1969 in Douala, Cameroon) is a retired Cameroonian footballer who played as a forward.
Djappa started out at Union Douala in 1988. He played for 9 clubs in 2 countries between 1988 and 2008. The busiest spell of his career was at SSV Reutlingen 05 (1999–2002): 96 appearances and 60 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 278 appearances and 136 goals.
At international level, Djappa represented Cameroon (1990–1993), earning 15 caps and scoring 3 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Eswatini on 18 October 1992 (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
- 1990 (aged about 21)
- First international goal
- 1992 – aged 22 (match)
- Club career
- 1988–2008 (21 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Cameroon and Germany
- Club goals per game
- 0.49 (136 in 278)
- Height
- 181 cm — taller than 54% of Cameroonian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Borussia Fulda (2005)
- Shares a birthday with
- Asamoah Gyan, Yakubu and Kara Mbodji (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–1989 | Union Douala |
Elite One | – | – |
| 1990–1992 | Racing F.C. Bafoussam |
– | – | |
| 1993–1994 |  Rot-Weiss Essen |
3. Liga | 18 | 4 |
| 1994–1999 | Borussia Fulda |
Hessenliga | 86 | 43 |
| 1999–2002 | SSV Reutlingen 05 |
Oberliga Baden-Württemberg | 96 | 60 |
| 2002–2003 | SpVgg Unterhaching |
3. Liga | 15 | 2 |
| 2003–2004 | Ratingen 04/19 |
Oberliga Niederrhein | 21 | 9 |
| 2004–2005 | SSV Hagen |
21 | 9 | |
| 2004–2005 | BBV Hagen |
– | – | |
| 2005–2008 | Borussia Fulda |
Hessenliga | 21 | 9 |
| Total | 278 | 136 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–1993 | Cameroon |
Senior | 15 | 3 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 Oct 1992 | Cameroon 5–0 Eswatini | 20 | 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 Olivier Djappa?
Olivier Djappa was born on 22 November 1969, which makes him 56 years old.
Where was Olivier Djappa born?
Olivier Djappa was born in Douala, Cameroon.
Which national team does Olivier Djappa play for?
Olivier Djappa played international football for Cameroon. He has 15 caps and 3 goals on record.
Which clubs has Olivier Djappa played for?
Olivier Djappa's recorded clubs are Union Douala, Racing F.C. Bafoussam, Rot-Weiss Essen, Borussia Fulda, SSV Reutlingen 05, SpVgg Unterhaching, Ratingen 04/19, SSV Hagen and BBV Hagen.
How tall is Olivier Djappa?
Olivier Djappa is 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Olivier Djappa play?
Olivier Djappa played as a forward.
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