Thomas N'Kono
Cameroonian footballer
Cameroon
Goalkeeper
Thomas N'Kono: profile
Thomas N'Kono (born 20 July 1956 in Dizangué, Cameroon) is a former Cameroonian footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
N'Kono's senior club career began in 1974 at Canon Yaoundé. He played for 6 clubs in 3 countries between 1974 and 1997. The busiest spell of his career was at RCD Espanyol de Barcelona (1982–1991): 241 appearances and 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 525 appearances and 0 goals.
At international level, N'Kono represented Cameroon (1976–1994), earning 112 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1976 (aged about 20)
- Club career
- 1974–1997 (24 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Cameroon, Spain and Bolivia
- Club goals per game
- 0.00 (0 in 525)
- Height
- 183 cm — taller than 65% of Cameroonian internationals on record
- Latest move
- CE L'Hospitalet (1994)
- Shares a birthday with
- Eric Akoto, Kiki Musampa and Larsen Touré (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974–1975 | Canon Yaoundé |
Elite One | 3 | 0 |
| 1975–1976 | Tonnerre Yaoundé |
Elite Two | 17 | 0 |
| 1976–1982 | Canon Yaoundé |
Elite One | 102 | 0 |
| 1982–1991 |  RCD Espanyol de Barcelona |
La Liga | 241 | 0 |
| 1991–1993 | Centre d'Esports Sabadell Futbol Club |
Primera Federación | 70 | 0 |
| 1994 | CE L'Hospitalet |
Tercera División | 0 | 0 |
| 1994–1997 |  Club Bolívar |
Primera División de Bolivia | 92 | 0 |
| Total | 525 | 0 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976–1994 | Cameroon |
Senior | 112 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Thomas N'Kono?
Thomas N'Kono was born on 20 July 1956, which makes him 70 years old.
Where was Thomas N'Kono born?
Thomas N'Kono was born in Dizangué, Cameroon.
Which national team does Thomas N'Kono play for?
Thomas N'Kono played international football for Cameroon. He has 112 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Thomas N'Kono played for?
Thomas N'Kono's recorded clubs are Canon Yaoundé, Tonnerre Yaoundé, RCD Espanyol de Barcelona, Centre d'Esports Sabadell Futbol Club, CE L'Hospitalet and Club Bolívar.
How tall is Thomas N'Kono?
Thomas N'Kono is 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Thomas N'Kono play?
Thomas N'Kono played as a goalkeeper.