Romeo Kambou: profile
Romeo Kambou (born 13 November 1980 in Republic of Upper Volta) is a former Burkinabé footballer who played as a midfielder.
Kambou's senior club career began in 1996 at Union Sportive des Forces Armées. He played for 5 clubs in 4 countries between 1996 and 2008. His most appearances came at Al-Wakrah Sports Club (2002–2003), where he made 41 appearances and scored 3 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 119 appearances and 6 goals.
At international level, Kambou represented Burkina Faso (1997–2002), earning 31 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Guinea on 15 February 1998 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Republic of Upper Volta has produced 4 footballers in our database, including Oumar Barro, Brahima Traoré and Kamou Malo.
Nationality explained: Why does Romeo Kambou play for Burkina Faso?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1997 (aged about 17)
- First international goal
- 1998 – aged 17 (match)
- Club career
- 1996–2008 (13 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Burkina Faso, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia and Qatar
- Club goals per game
- 0.05 (6 in 119)
- Latest move
- Sarawak Football Association (2005)
- Shares a birthday with
- Salma Paralluelo, Noureddine Naybet and Daniel Yeboah (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–1998 |  Union Sportive des Forces Armées |
Burkinabé Premier League | – | – |
| 1998–2002 |  Baniyas SC |
UAE Pro League | – | – |
| 2002 |  Sarawak Football Association |
Malaysia Premier League | 21 | 0 |
| 2002–2003 |  Al-Wakrah Sports Club |
Qatar Stars League | 41 | 3 |
| 2004–2005 | Al Dhafra Club |
UAE Pro League | 22 | 2 |
| 2005–2008 | Sarawak Football Association |
Malaysia Premier League | 35 | 1 |
| Total | 119 | 6 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–2002 | Burkina Faso |
Senior | 31 | 1 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 Feb 1998 | Burkina Faso 1–0 Guinea | 85 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 21 Apr 2001 | Burkina Faso 4–2 Malawi | 32 | 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 Romeo Kambou?
Romeo Kambou was born on 13 November 1980, which makes him 45 years old.
Where was Romeo Kambou born?
Romeo Kambou was born in Republic of Upper Volta.
Which national team does Romeo Kambou play for?
Romeo Kambou played international football for Burkina Faso. He has 31 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Romeo Kambou played for?
Romeo Kambou's recorded clubs are Union Sportive des Forces Armées, Baniyas SC, Sarawak Football Association, Al-Wakrah Sports Club and Al Dhafra Club.
What position does Romeo Kambou play?
Romeo Kambou played as a midfielder.
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