Théodore Zue Nguema: profile
Théodore Zue Nguema (born 9 November 1973 in Mongomo, Equatorial Guinea) was a Gabonese footballer who played as a midfielder. He died on 5 May 2022.
Nguema made the step into senior football with Delta Téléstar Gabon Télécom FC in 1991. He played for 6 clubs in 4 countries between 1991 and 2007. His most appearances came at Angers SCO (1997–1998), where he made 28 appearances and scored 4 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 36 appearances and 4 goals.
At international level, Nguema represented Gabon (1995–2005), earning 77 caps and scoring 23 goals. Our match database lists 5 of his international goals; the first came against Ghana on 10 November 1996 (World Cup Qualification).
Mongomo has produced 8 footballers in our database, including Felipe Ovono, Chupe Salvador and Justo Nguema.
Nationality explained: Why does Théodore Zue Nguema play for Gabon?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1995 (aged about 22)
- First international goal
- 1996 – aged 23 (match)
- Club career
- 1991–2007 (17 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Gabon, France, Tunisia and Portugal
- Club goals per game
- 0.11 (4 in 36)
- Height
- 165 cm — taller than 0% of Gabonese internationals on record
- Latest move
- Delta Téléstar Gabon Télécom FC (2004)
- Shares a birthday with
- Peter Etebo, Sabri Lamouchi and Prince Tagoe (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991–1995 |  Delta Téléstar Gabon Télécom FC |
– | – | |
| 1996–1997 | Mbilinga FC |
Gabon Championnat National D1 | – | – |
| 1997–1998 |  Angers SCO |
Ligue 1 | 28 | 4 |
| 1998–1999 |  ES Zarzis |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
| 1999–2001 |  S.C. Braga |
Primeira Liga | 8 | 0 |
| 2001–2004 | FC 105 Libreville |
Gabon Championnat National D1 | – | – |
| 2004–2007 | Delta Téléstar Gabon Télécom FC |
– | – | |
| Total | 36 | 4 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–2005 | Gabon |
Senior | 77 | 23 |
International goals (5)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 Nov 1996 | Gabon 1–1 Ghana | 65 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 5 Jun 2004 | Gabon 1–1 Zimbabwe | 52 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 19 Jun 2004 | Rwanda 3–1 Gabon | 20 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 3 Jul 2004 | Gabon 2–2 Angola | 49 | World Cup Qualification |
| 5 | 18 Jun 2005 | Gabon 3–0 Rwanda | 60 | 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
Where was Théodore Zue Nguema born?
Théodore Zue Nguema was born in Mongomo, Equatorial Guinea.
Which national team does Théodore Zue Nguema play for?
Théodore Zue Nguema played international football for Gabon. He has 77 caps and 23 goals on record.
Which clubs has Théodore Zue Nguema played for?
Théodore Zue Nguema's recorded clubs are Delta Téléstar Gabon Télécom FC, Mbilinga FC, Angers SCO, ES Zarzis, S.C. Braga and FC 105 Libreville.
How tall is Théodore Zue Nguema?
Théodore Zue Nguema is 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) tall.
What position does Théodore Zue Nguema play?
Théodore Zue Nguema played as a midfielder.
