Carlos Kameni

Cameroonian footballer and goalkeeper

Carlos Kameni - Cameroonian footballer and goalkeeper
Born

February 18th, 1984
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Cameroon

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Born on February 18, 1984, a goalkeeper who played for clubs such as Espanyol and Málaga in La Liga. Gained recognition for performances with the Cameroon national team, participating in multiple Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Noted for a commendable career in European football, contributing significantly to his teams' defensive records.

Played in the 2002 FIFA World Cup

Won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2000 and 2002

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