Sylvain Ovono
Cameroonian footballer
Cameroon
Forward
Sylvain Ovono: profile
Sylvain Ovono (born 7 August 1972 in Yaoundé, Cameroon) is a former Cameroonian footballer who played as a forward.
Ovono's senior club career began in 1996 at Sivasspor. He played for 6 clubs in 2 countries between 1996 and 2009. His most appearances came at Grupo Desportivo Sourense (2008–2009), where he made 18 appearances and scored 2 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 49 appearances and 4 goals.
Yaoundé has produced 306 footballers in our database, including Samuel Umtiti, Roger Milla and Vincent Aboubakar.
Key facts
- Club career
- 1996–2009 (14 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Turkey and Portugal
- Club goals per game
- 0.08 (4 in 49)
- Latest move
- Grupo Desportivo Sourense (2008)
- Shares a birthday with
- Bryan Mbeumo, Aaron Boupendza and Mehdi Bourabia (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–1997 |  Sivasspor |
TFF First League | – | – |
| 1998 | Van Büyükşehir Belediyespor |
TFF Third League | 6 | 0 |
| 1998–2000 |  Associação Naval 1º de Maio |
Liga Portugal 2 | 12 | 1 |
| 2002–2003 | S.C. Espinho |
Segunda Divisão | – | – |
| 2007–2008 | S.C. Lusitânia |
Segunda Divisão | 13 | 1 |
| 2008–2009 | Grupo Desportivo Sourense |
Campeonato de Portugal | 18 | 2 |
| Total | 49 | 4 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Sylvain Ovono?
Sylvain Ovono was born on 7 August 1972, which makes him 54 years old.
Where was Sylvain Ovono born?
Sylvain Ovono was born in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Which clubs has Sylvain Ovono played for?
Sylvain Ovono's recorded clubs are Sivasspor, Van Büyükşehir Belediyespor, Associação Naval 1º de Maio, S.C. Espinho, S.C. Lusitânia and Grupo Desportivo Sourense.
What position does Sylvain Ovono play?
Sylvain Ovono played as a forward.
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