Patrick Mboma: profile
Patrick Mboma (born 15 November 1970 in Douala, Cameroon) is a former Cameroonian footballer who played as a forward.
Mboma made the step into senior football with LB Châteauroux in 1992. He played for 10 clubs in 5 countries between 1992 and 2005. The busiest spell of his career was at LB Châteauroux (1992–1994): 48 appearances and 22 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 245 appearances and 107 goals.
At international level, Mboma represented Cameroon (1995–2004), earning 57 caps and scoring 33 goals. Our match database lists 24 of his international goals; the first came against Togo on 27 April 1997 (World Cup Qualification).
Douala has produced 242 footballers in our database, including Samuel Eto'o, Carlos Kameni and Olivier Boumal.
Eligibility explained: Why does Patrick Mboma play for Cameroon?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1995 (aged about 25)
- First international goal
- 1997 – aged 26 (match)
- Club career
- 1992–2005 (14 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 5: France, Japan, Italy, United Kingdom and Libya
- Club goals per game
- 0.44 (107 in 245)
- Height
- 185 cm — taller than 78% of Cameroonian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Vissel Kobe (2004)
- Shares a birthday with
- Kalu Uche, Selim Amallah and Emmanuel Dennis (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–1994 |  LB Châteauroux |
Championnat National 1 | 48 | 22 |
| 1992–1997 | Paris Saint-Germain FC |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 1995–1996 | FC Metz |
Ligue 2 | 17 | 4 |
| 1997–1998 |  Gamba Osaka |
J1 League | 34 | 29 |
| 1998–2000 |  Cagliari Calcio |
Serie A | 40 | 15 |
| 2000–2002 | Parma Calcio 1913 |
Serie A | 24 | 5 |
| 2002 |  Sunderland A.F.C. |
Premier League | 9 | 1 |
| 2002–2003 |  Al-ittihad |
Libyan Premier League | 28 | 12 |
| 2003–2004 | Tokyo Verdy |
J1 League | 35 | 17 |
| 2004–2005 | Vissel Kobe |
J1 League | 10 | 2 |
| Total | 245 | 107 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–2004 |  Cameroon |
Senior | 57 | 33 |
International goals (24)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 Apr 1997 | Cameroon 2–0 Togo | 90 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 8 Jun 1997 | Angola 1–1 Cameroon | 47 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 17 Aug 1997 | Zimbabwe 1–2 Cameroon | 50 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 17 Aug 1997 | Zimbabwe 1–2 Cameroon | 54 | World Cup Qualification |
| 5 | 23 Jun 1998 | Chile 1–1 Cameroon | 56 | FIFA World Cup |
| 6 | 28 Jan 2000 | Cameroon 3–0 Ivory Coast | 90 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 7 | 10 Feb 2000 | Cameroon 3–0 Tunisia | 49 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 8 | 10 Feb 2000 | Cameroon 3–0 Tunisia | 85 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 9 | 13 Feb 2000 | Nigeria 2–2 Cameroon | 31 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 10 | 19 Apr 2000 | Cameroon 3–0 Somalia | 26 | World Cup Qualification |
| 11 | 18 Jun 2000 | Libya 0–3 Cameroon | 36 | World Cup Qualification |
| 12 | 18 Jun 2000 | Libya 0–3 Cameroon | 67 | World Cup Qualification |
| 13 | 18 Jun 2000 | Libya 0–3 Cameroon | 87 | World Cup Qualification |
| 14 | 28 Jan 2001 | Togo 0–2 Cameroon | 69 | World Cup Qualification |
| 15 | 25 Feb 2001 | Cameroon 1–0 Zambia | 22 | World Cup Qualification |
| 16 | 4 Jun 2001 | Cameroon 2–0 Canada | 83 | FIFA Confederations Cup |
| 17 | 20 Jan 2002 | Cameroon 1–0 DR Congo | 40 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 18 | 25 Jan 2002 | Cameroon 1–0 Ivory Coast | 85 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 19 | 4 Feb 2002 | Cameroon 1–0 Egypt | 62 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 20 | 1 Jun 2002 | Republic of Ireland 1–1 Cameroon | 39 | FIFA World Cup |
| 21 | 25 Jan 2004 | Cameroon 1–1 Algeria | 43 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 22 | 29 Jan 2004 | Cameroon 5–3 Zimbabwe | 31 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 23 | 29 Jan 2004 | Cameroon 5–3 Zimbabwe | 44 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 24 | 29 Jan 2004 | Cameroon 5–3 Zimbabwe | 65 | 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
How old is Patrick Mboma?
Patrick Mboma was born on 15 November 1970, which makes him 55 years old.
Where was Patrick Mboma born?
Patrick Mboma was born in Douala, Cameroon.
Which national team does Patrick Mboma play for?
Patrick Mboma played international football for Cameroon. He has 57 caps and 33 goals on record.
Which clubs has Patrick Mboma played for?
Patrick Mboma's recorded clubs are LB Châteauroux, Paris Saint-Germain FC, FC Metz, Gamba Osaka, Cagliari Calcio, Parma Calcio 1913, Sunderland A.F.C., Al-ittihad, Tokyo Verdy and Vissel Kobe.
How tall is Patrick Mboma?
Patrick Mboma is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Patrick Mboma play?
Patrick Mboma played as a forward.