Samuel Ipoua: profile
Samuel Ipoua (born 1 March 1973 in Douala, Cameroon) is a former Cameroonian footballer who played as a forward.
Ipoua started out at OGC Nice in 1992. He played for 10 clubs in 6 countries between 1992 and 2006. The busiest spell of his career was at OGC Nice (1992–1996): 72 appearances and 18 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 205 appearances and 40 goals.
At international level, Ipoua represented Cameroon (1998). Before committing to Cameroon, he had represented France U21.
Douala has produced 242 footballers in our database, including Samuel Eto'o, Patrick Mboma and Carlos Kameni.
Eligibility explained: Why does Samuel Ipoua play for Cameroon?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1998 (aged about 25)
- Club career
- 1992–2006 (15 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 6: France, Italy, Austria, Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg
- Club goals per game
- 0.20 (40 in 205)
- Height
- 183 cm — taller than 65% of Cameroonian internationals on record
- Latest move
- FC Wiltz 71 (2005)
- Shares a birthday with
- Édouard Mendy, Djimi Traoré and Lubambo Musonda (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–1996 |  OGC Nice |
Ligue 1 | 72 | 18 |
| 1996 |  Torino FC |
Serie A | 9 | 0 |
| 1996–1997 | Inter Milan |
Serie A | – | – |
| 1996–1997 | Torino FC |
Serie A | 9 | 0 |
| 1997–1998 |  SK Rapid Wien |
Bundesliga | 25 | 6 |
| 1998–2000 | Toulouse FC |
Ligue 1 | 36 | 9 |
| 2000–2001 |  1. FSV Mainz 05 |
Bundesliga | 5 | 1 |
| 2001–2002 | TSV 1860 München |
3. Liga | 5 | 0 |
| 2002–2004 | Rot Weiss Ahlen |
Oberliga Westfalen | 9 | 2 |
| 2004–2005 |  Sint-Truidense V.V. |
Belgian Pro League | 22 | 3 |
| 2005–2006 |  FC Wiltz 71 |
Luxembourg Division of Honour | 13 | 1 |
| Total | 205 | 40 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | France U21 |
Under-21 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 |  Cameroon |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Samuel Ipoua?
Samuel Ipoua was born on 1 March 1973, which makes him 53 years old.
Where was Samuel Ipoua born?
Samuel Ipoua was born in Douala, Cameroon.
Which national team does Samuel Ipoua play for?
Samuel Ipoua played international football for Cameroon.
Which clubs has Samuel Ipoua played for?
Samuel Ipoua's recorded clubs are OGC Nice, Torino FC, Inter Milan, SK Rapid Wien, Toulouse FC, 1. FSV Mainz 05, TSV 1860 München, Rot Weiss Ahlen, Sint-Truidense V.V. and FC Wiltz 71.
How tall is Samuel Ipoua?
Samuel Ipoua is 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Samuel Ipoua play?
Samuel Ipoua played as a forward.
Cameroonian players of the same generation
Patrick MbomaCameroon · b. 1970
M
Michel PenséeCameroon · b. 1973
M
Marc-Vivien FoéCameroon · b. 1975
E
Edwin IfeanyiCameroon · b. 1972
Rigobert SongCameroon · b. 1976
H
HamidouCameroon · b. 1973
R
Raymond KallaCameroon · b. 1975
P
Pierre NjankaCameroon · b. 1975
Joseph N'DoCameroon · b. 1976
B
Bill TchatoCameroon · b. 1975
A
Alphonse TchamiCameroon · b. 1971
D
Didier AngibeaudCameroon · b. 1974