Paul Bahoken: profile
Paul Bahoken (born 7 May 1955 in Douala, Cameroon) is a former Cameroonian footballer who played as a forward.
Bahoken's senior club career began in 1975 at Tonnerre Yaoundé. He played for 7 clubs in 2 countries between 1975 and 1986. The busiest spell of his career was at AS Cannes (1979–1982): 72 appearances and 15 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 97 appearances and 19 goals.
At international level, Bahoken represented Cameroon (1973–1987).
Douala has produced 242 footballers in our database, including Samuel Eto'o, Patrick Mboma and Carlos Kameni.
Eligibility explained: Why does Paul Bahoken play for Cameroon?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1973 (aged about 18)
- Club career
- 1975–1986 (12 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Cameroon and France
- Club goals per game
- 0.20 (19 in 97)
- Height
- 176 cm — taller than 26% of Cameroonian internationals on record
- Shares a birthday with
- Seko Fofana, Simy and Serge Gakpé (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975–1977 |  Tonnerre Yaoundé |
Elite Two | – | – |
| 1977–1978 |  Stade de Reims |
Ligue 2 | – | – |
| 1978–1979 | ES Troyes AC |
Ligue 1 | 14 | 3 |
| 1979–1982 | AS Cannes |
Championnat National 1 | 72 | 15 |
| 1982–1983 | Valenciennes F.C. |
Ligue 2 | 11 | 1 |
| 1983–1985 | Olympique Alès |
Championnat National 3 | – | – |
| 1985–1986 | Stade raphaëlois |
– | – | |
| Total | 97 | 19 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973–1987 | Cameroon |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Paul Bahoken?
Paul Bahoken was born on 7 May 1955, which makes him 71 years old.
Where was Paul Bahoken born?
Paul Bahoken was born in Douala, Cameroon.
Which national team does Paul Bahoken play for?
Paul Bahoken played international football for Cameroon.
Which clubs has Paul Bahoken played for?
Paul Bahoken's recorded clubs are Tonnerre Yaoundé, Stade de Reims, ES Troyes AC, AS Cannes, Valenciennes F.C., Olympique Alès and Stade raphaëlois.
How tall is Paul Bahoken?
Paul Bahoken is 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Paul Bahoken play?
Paul Bahoken played as a forward.
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