What happened to Eto soccer player?
The Barcelona legend has been retired since 2019 but is now on the verge of sealing his return to football. He has never done things by the book. Given his age, Eto’o should be putting his feet up and enjoying what life’s riches have handed him.
What was Samuel Eto known for?
Samuel Eto’o, in full Samuel Eto’o Fils, (born March 10, 1981, Nkon, Cameroon), Cameroonian professional football (soccer) player who is considered one of the greatest African footballers of all time.
Where was Eto born?
Douala, Cameroon
Samuel Eto’o/Place of birth
Does Eto have a son?
Etienne Eto’o
Samuel Eto’o/Sons
Why did Eto leave Barcelona?
Following the comments, Barcelona President Joan Laporta was quick to quash rumours of transfers involving Eto’o and Ronaldinho. After aggravating a meniscus injury on 28 August during a summer friendly against Inter Milan, Eto’o was sidelined indefinitely.
Did EtO o play for Real Madrid?
After departing Real Madrid, Eto’o joined Real Mallorca before moving on to Barcelona and Inter. In his spells in Catalonia and Italy, the retired striker won a total of three Champions League trophies.
Is Samuel EtO married?
Georgette Eto’om. 2007
Samuel Eto’o/Spouse
How many Champions League does Eto have?
Samuel Eto’o
| Titles and season | |
|---|---|
| 3x Champions League winner | |
| 09/10 | FC Internazionale |
| 08/09 | FC Barcelona |
| 05/06 | FC Barcelona |
What did Eto say about Messi?
In a recent interview with La Nacion , Eto’o said: “Cristiano (Ronaldo) is another God. Together with Messi, they are the players who mark current football with the highest grades. “But another God is coming for when Messi and Cristiano get tired of giving us these joys. That new God will be Kylian Mbappe.”
What kind of football player is Samuel Eto’o?
Samuel Eto’o Fils (French pronunciation: [samɥɛl eto fis]; born 10 March 1981) is a Cameroonian retired professional footballer who was played as a striker.
When did Samuel Eto’o move to Real Madrid?
In his prime, Eto’o was regarded by pundits as one of the best strikers in the world, and he is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, winning the African Player of the Year a record four times: in 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2010. A precocious talent, Eto’o moved to Real Madrid as a 16 year old.
How many children does Samuel Eto’o have?
Personal life. Eto’o is a native of Nkon, a suburb of Yaoundé, he makes his first steps in the district of Mvog-Ada, one of the most deprived of the Cameroonian capital. He has two brothers who are also footballers: David and Étienne. Eto’o has four children: Maelle, Étienne, Siena and Lynn.
When did Samuel Eto’o score his first goal for Cameroon?
On 23 March 2013, Eto’o scored his first goal for Cameroon in 16 months with a penalty kick against Togo in a 2014 World Cup qualifier. He went on to score an 82nd minute winning goal in the same match, sending Cameroon to the top of their qualifying group.