Samuel Eto’o

Date of Birth: March 10, 1981

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Biography

Samuel Eto’o Fils is a retired professional footballer from Cameroon, widely regarded as one of the greatest African players of all time. Born on March 10, 1981, in Douala, Cameroon, Eto’o began his career at a young age, joining the Kadji Sports Academy. His talent soon caught the eye of European scouts, and he moved to Real Madrid’s youth academy in 1997. Eto’o’s professional career took off at RCD Mallorca, where he became the club’s all-time leading scorer. His prolific goal-scoring ability earned him a move to FC Barcelona in 2004, where he won numerous trophies, including three La Liga titles and two UEFA Champions League titles. Eto’o later played for Inter Milan, Chelsea, Everton, and several other clubs before retiring in 2019. Throughout his career, Eto’o earned numerous accolades, including four African Player of the Year awards. He is also known for his philanthropic efforts, primarily through the Samuel Eto’o Foundation, which aims to provide better opportunities for African children.

5 Interesting Facts about Samuel Eto’o

1. Samuel Eto’o is the only player to have won back-to-back trebles, achieving this feat with FC Barcelona in 2009 and Inter Milan in 2010.

2. He is the all-time leading scorer for the Cameroon national team, with 56 goals in 118 appearances.

3. Eto’o was the first player to score in two UEFA Champions League finals for two different teams (Barcelona in 2006 and 2009, and Inter Milan in 2010).

4. He was named the African Player of the Year four times (2003, 2004, 2005, and 2010), a record he shares with Yaya Touré.

5. Samuel Eto’o has been involved in numerous philanthropic activities, including building schools and hospitals in Cameroon through his foundation.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Samuel Eto’o

1. “I represent my country in a way that makes me proud. I am a fighter.”

2. “Football has given me everything, and I will give everything to football.”

3. “I am not a star, I am just a simple player who tries to do his job the best he can.”

4. “I always want to win. That is my nature. But it is important to respect your opponent.”

5. “I have always been proud to be African and to represent my continent.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Samuel Eto’o’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $95 million.

Children

Samuel Eto’o has four children: Maelle, Etienne, Siena, and Lynn. He has often spoken about the importance of family and has dedicated much of his post-football career to spending time with his children.