Noël Doumbogo

Noël Doumbogo

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After a quick one-two, Doumbogo bursts into the penalty area, draws a foul, and wins a penalty for his team.Doumbogo anticipates the play, outpaces his opponent, and wins the ball back with excellent timing.Doumbogo carries the ball forward from deep, engages two opponents, and plays a perfectly timed, intelligent pass to the wing.

Country: Cameroon

Date of birth: 31/12/2008 (16 years old)

Place of birth: Cameroon

Height: —

Youth career: Academy Foot

Current club: Academy Foot

Squad number: —

Current national team: Cameroon U-17

Position: central defender, right-back, defensive midfielder

Preferred foot: right

Market value (by transfermarkt.de): —

Tournaments participated in: 2025 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (3/0)

Contract until: unknown

Player’s agent: unknown

Transfer rumours: —

Similar type of player: Thomas Partey/Amadou Onana

Strengths:

– versatility

– tackling

– positioning

– athleticism

– physicality

– pace

– technique

– passing

– vision

– bravery

To improve:

– can appear slightly nonchalant at times, needs to avoid risky ball losses in dangerous areas, and improve his overall decision-making under pressure

– accuracy of his long passing

– operating with his weaker left foot

Style of play:

– modern holding midfielder

– tall with an excellent body mass ratio, possessing the physical foundation to develop into an elite athlete in the coming years

– versatile player capable of performing in various roles and positions, including as a ball-playing right centre-back in a back three, a complete full-back, and a midfield destroyer

– displays elegance on the ball with excellent technical capacity

– possesses fantastic footwork even in tight spaces, which is especially impressive for a player of his size

– for his body type, he shows good top speed and impressive overall agility

– good ball carrier, who likes to maraud forward with high on-the-ball bravery, making dangerous runs through the center, down the wing, or even surging into the penalty area

– solid passing skills and composure in the first build-up phase

– good touch when making quick one-twos with his teammates

– front-foot defender who prefers an active defensive style, often stepping out to press opponents and engage in challenges

– often steps forward to anticipate the play and outpace his opponents, favoring a high-risk, high-reward playstyle

– his long legs are helpful when tackling, and he has a big stride when covering long distances, both on and off the ball

– knows how to use his upper-body strength in challenges/wins most of the physical duels

– dominant in the air thanks to his size and strength

After a quick one-two, Doumbogo bursts into the penalty area, draws a foul, and wins a penalty for his team.

Doumbogo anticipates the play, outpaces his opponent, and wins the ball back with excellent timing.

Doumbogo carries the ball forward from deep, engages two opponents, and plays a perfectly timed, intelligent pass to the wing.

Heatmap by Wyscout:

He is best suited to playing as:

Defensive midfielder in 4-3-3.

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Achievements:

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League summary (as of 25 April 2025):

No senior team appearances yet.

Description:

Noël Doumbogo is one of the most exciting teenage talents in Cameroon. A product of the Academy Foot youth system, he caught wider attention at the 2025 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, where he stood out despite Cameroon failing to progress beyond the group stage.

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Football Talent Scout potential rating:

8/10