Stephen Tataw
Cameroonian footballer (1963–2020)
Cameroon
Full-back
Stephen Tataw: profile
Stephen Tataw (born 31 March 1963 in Yaoundé, Cameroon) was a Cameroonian footballer who played as a full-back. He died on 31 July 2020.
Tataw's senior club career began in 1988 at Tonnerre Yaoundé. He played for 4 clubs in 2 countries between 1988 and 1996.
At international level, Tataw represented Cameroon (1986–1994), earning 43 caps and scoring 2 goals.
Yaoundé has produced 306 footballers in our database, including Samuel Umtiti, Roger Milla and Vincent Aboubakar.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1986 (aged about 23)
- Club career
- 1988–1996 (9 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Cameroon and Japan
- Height
- 182 cm — taller than 59% of Cameroonian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Sagan Tosu (1995)
- Shares a birthday with
- Nordin Amrabat, Syam Ben Youssef and Giovanni Sio (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–1991 | Tonnerre Yaoundé |
Elite Two | – | – |
| 1991–1994 | Olympic Mvolyé |
– | – | |
| 1994–1996 |  Tosu Futures |
Japan Football League | – | – |
| 1995–1996 | Sagan Tosu |
J1 League | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986–1994 | Cameroon |
Senior | 43 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
Where was Stephen Tataw born?
Stephen Tataw was born in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Which national team does Stephen Tataw play for?
Stephen Tataw played international football for Cameroon. He has 43 caps and 2 goals on record.
Which clubs has Stephen Tataw played for?
Stephen Tataw's recorded clubs are Tonnerre Yaoundé, Olympic Mvolyé, Tosu Futures and Sagan Tosu.
How tall is Stephen Tataw?
Stephen Tataw is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.
What position does Stephen Tataw play?
Stephen Tataw played as a full-back.
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