Vincent Aboubakar
Cameroonian association football player
Cameroon
Centre-forwardForward
Bodrum FK
Vincent Aboubakar: profile
Vincent Aboubakar (born 22 January 1992 in Yaoundé, Cameroon) is a Cameroonian footballer who plays as a centre-forward and forward for Bodrum FK.
Aboubakar's senior club career began in 2009 at Coton Sport FC de Garoua. He has played for 9 clubs in 7 countries since 2009. His most appearances came at FC Porto (2014–2020), where he made 83 appearances and scored 36 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 373 appearances and 140 goals.
At international level, Aboubakar has represented Cameroon (2010–present), earning 117 caps and scoring 45 goals. Our match database lists 21 of his international goals; the first came against Niger on 13 November 2015 (World Cup Qualification). He also played for Cameroon at under-20 level.
Yaoundé has produced 306 footballers in our database, including Samuel Umtiti, Roger Milla and Breel Embolo.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2010 (aged about 18)
- First international goal
- 2015 – aged 23 (match)
- Club career
- 2009–present (18 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 7: Cameroon, Italy, France, Portugal, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan
- Club goals per game
- 0.38 (140 in 373)
- Height
- 184 cm — taller than 72% of Cameroonian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Bodrum FK (2026)
- Shares a birthday with
- Mohamed Sissoko, Walid Cheddira and Achraf Lazaar (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2010 | Coton Sport FC de Garoua |
Elite One | 15 | 7 |
| 2010–2013 |  AC Monza |
Serie A | 72 | 9 |
| 2013–2014 |  F.C. Lorient |
Ligue 1 | 37 | 17 |
| 2014–2020 |  FC Porto |
Primeira Liga | 83 | 36 |
| 2016–2017 |  Beşiktaş J.K. |
Süper Lig | 27 | 12 |
| 2020–2021 | Beşiktaş J.K. |
Süper Lig | 26 | 15 |
| 2021–2023 |  Al-Nassr |
Saudi Pro League | 34 | 12 |
| 2023–2024 | Beşiktaş J.K. |
Süper Lig | 38 | 18 |
| 2024–2025 | Hatayspor |
TFF First League | 25 | 7 |
| 2025–2026 |  Neftchi Baku PFC |
Azerbaijan Premier League | 16 | 7 |
| 2026– | Bodrum FK |
TFF First League | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 373 | 140 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Cameroon U20 |
Under-20 | 14 | 4 |
| 2010– | Cameroon |
Senior | 117 | 45 |
International goals (21)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 Nov 2015 | Niger 0–3 Cameroon | 39 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 12 Nov 2016 | Cameroon 1–1 Zambia | 45 (pen) | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 5 Feb 2017 | Egypt 1–2 Cameroon | 88 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 4 | 25 Jun 2017 | Germany 3–1 Cameroon | 78 | FIFA Confederations Cup |
| 5 | 4 Sep 2017 | Cameroon 1–1 Nigeria | 74 (pen) | World Cup Qualification |
| 6 | 3 Sep 2021 | Cameroon 2–0 Malawi | 9 | World Cup Qualification |
| 7 | 13 Nov 2021 | Malawi 0–4 Cameroon | 22 (pen) | World Cup Qualification |
| 8 | 9 Jan 2022 | Cameroon 2–1 Burkina Faso | 40 (pen) | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 9 | 9 Jan 2022 | Cameroon 2–1 Burkina Faso | 45 (pen) | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 10 | 13 Jan 2022 | Cameroon 4–1 Ethiopia | 53 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 11 | 13 Jan 2022 | Cameroon 4–1 Ethiopia | 55 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 12 | 17 Jan 2022 | Cameroon 1–1 Cape Verde | 39 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 13 | 24 Jan 2022 | Cameroon 2–1 Comoros | 70 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 14 | 5 Feb 2022 | Cameroon 3–3 Burkina Faso | 85 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 15 | 5 Feb 2022 | Cameroon 3–3 Burkina Faso | 87 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 16 | 28 Nov 2022 | Cameroon 3–3 Serbia | 63 | FIFA World Cup |
| 17 | 2 Dec 2022 | Cameroon 1–0 Brazil | 90 | FIFA World Cup |
| 18 | 8 Jun 2024 | Cameroon 4–1 Cape Verde | 25 | World Cup Qualification |
| 19 | 8 Jun 2024 | Cameroon 4–1 Cape Verde | 44 (pen) | World Cup Qualification |
| 20 | 25 Mar 2025 | Cameroon 3–1 Libya | 27 (pen) | World Cup Qualification |
| 21 | 25 Mar 2025 | Cameroon 3–1 Libya | 61 | 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
How old is Vincent Aboubakar?
Vincent Aboubakar was born on 22 January 1992, which makes him 34 years old.
Where was Vincent Aboubakar born?
Vincent Aboubakar was born in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Which national team does Vincent Aboubakar play for?
Vincent Aboubakar plays international football for Cameroon. He has 117 caps and 45 goals on record.
Which clubs has Vincent Aboubakar played for?
Vincent Aboubakar's recorded clubs are Coton Sport FC de Garoua, AC Monza, F.C. Lorient, FC Porto, Beşiktaş J.K., Al-Nassr, Hatayspor, Neftchi Baku PFC and Bodrum FK.
What team does Vincent Aboubakar play for now?
According to the latest data, Vincent Aboubakar plays for Bodrum FK.
How tall is Vincent Aboubakar?
Vincent Aboubakar is 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Vincent Aboubakar play?
Vincent Aboubakar plays as a centre-forward and forward.
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