Benoit Assou-Ekotto
Born: March 24, 1984 (age 40)
Height: 5' 10.5" (180cm)
Hometown: Arras, France
Nationality: 
Cameroonian
CameroonianPosition: Left-back
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | → 2004-2005 | Lens (loan) |
| 2006-2015 | Tottenham Hotspur | |
| → 2013-2014 | Queens Park Rangers (loan) | |
| International | 2009- | Cameroon |
Sports Mole has 142 articles about Benoit Assou-Ekotto. Articles 1 to 40:
Kylian Mbappe scores on debut as Paris Saint-Germain dismantle Metz
Kylian Mbappe and Neymar are among the goalscorers as Paris Saint-Germain win convincingly at Metz.
Sep 8, 21:35
Benoit Assou-Ekotto: 'I will not be a porn star'
Benoit Assou-Ekotto denies rumours that he is to retire from football and become a porn star.
May 28, 18:10
Benoit Assou-Ekotto to choose porn over Birmingham City transfer?
Birmingham City manager Harry Redknapp says that Benoit Assou-Ekotto may choose a switch to pornography rather than a transfer to St Andrew's.
May 26, 15:56
On this day: Darren Bent brace gets better of Manchester City
Seven years ago today, Darren Bent scored both of Tottenham Hotspur's goals in their 2-1 victory away at Manchester City.
Nov 9, 06:00
Saint-Etienne go third with win over Reims
Three second-half goals earn Saint-Etienne a comfortable 3-0 victory against Reims in Ligue 1.
Oct 31, 17:50
Saint-Etienne cruise past bottom-placed Gazelec Ajaccio with 2-0 home win
Saint-Etienne increase the pressure on struggling Gazelec Ajaccio as goals from Robert Beric and Kevin Monnet-Paquet hand the hosts a 2-0 victory in Ligue 1.
Oct 17, 20:50
Benoit Assou-Ekotto: 'Players are faking it'
Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Benoit Assou-Ekotto accuses Premier League players of faking their affection for their clubs, saying most are waiting for the transfer window.
Sep 13, 11:59
Half-Time Report: Romain Hamouma away goal hands Saint-Etienne lead against Milsami
Romain Hamouma breaks the deadlock after missing an early penalty to give Saint-Etienne a 1-0 half-time lead over Milsami.
Aug 20, 19:20
Team News: Saint-Etienne replace Max Gradel with Jean-Christophe Bahebeck for Milsami tie
Saint-Etienne replace Max Gradel, who recently signed for Bournemouth, with on-loan Paris Saint-German forward Jean-Christophe Bahebeck for their tie against Milsami.
Aug 20, 18:23
Preview: Toulouse vs. Saint-Etienne
Sports Mole previews the Ligue 1 opening-day clash between Toulouse and Saint-Etienne at Stadium Municipal.
Aug 7, 22:09
Benoit Assou-Ekotto makes Saint-Etienne switch
Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Benoit Assou-Ekotto joins Saint-Etienne on a free transfer.
Jul 1, 11:54
Benoit Assou-Ekotto celebrates Tottenham Hotspur "freedom"
Benoit Assou-Ekotto celebrates his "freedom" following his release by Tottenham by channelling Mel Gibson's portrayal of William Wallace on social media.
Feb 3, 00:05
Benoit Assou-Ekotto released by Tottenham Hotspur
Benoit Assou-Ekotto is released by Tottenham Hotspur after spending nine years at the North London club.
Feb 2, 21:36
Report: Still no offers for Benoit Assou-Ekotto
A report claims that Tottenham Hotspur have not received a single offer for out-of-favour defender Benoit Assou-Ekotto this month.
Jan 14, 18:15
Benoit Assou-Ekotto banned for three games after 'quenelle' tweet
Tottenham Hotspur defender Benoit Assou-Ekotto is banned for three games and fined £50,000 for making a comment on social media regarding Nicolas Anelka's 'quenelle' gesture in December.
Sep 19, 13:16
Tottenham Hotspur willing to let Benoit Assou-Ekotto leave for free?
Tottenham are believed to be willing to let left-back Benoit Assou-Ekotto leave the club for free this summer as they try to reduce the numbers in their squad.
Aug 19, 02:04
Five Queens Park Rangers players in contract talks?
Queens Park Rangers are believed to be in negotiations with five players, including promotion hero Bobby Zamora, over extensions to contracts which expired on Monday.
Jul 2, 02:02
Cameroon boss Volker Finke slams "unacceptable" behaviour
Volker Finke criticises the behaviour of some of his Cameroon players during the World Cup.
Jun 22, 22:59
Preview: Cameroon vs. Brazil
Sports Mole looks ahead to Brazil vs. Cameroon, with the hosts knowing that a win would secure their place in the next round of the World Cup.
Jun 21, 15:53
Cameroon coach Volker Finke labels Assou-Ekotto headbutt "unimaginable"
Cameroon head coach Volker Finke questions Assou-Ekotto headbutt, labelling it "unimaginable".
Jun 19, 11:07
Volker Finke slams Alex Song, Benoit Assou-Ekotto antics
Cameroon boss Volker Finke hits out at Alex Song and Benoit Assou-Ekotto for their "unimaginable" behavior during the 4-0 defeat to Croatia.
Jun 19, 05:00
Volker Finke sorry for Cameroon display
Cameroon boss Volker Finke apologises for the manner in which his team exited the World Cup.
Jun 19, 03:19
Benoit Assou-Ekotto: 'French blame black players when things go wrong'
Cameroon's Benoit Assou-Ekotto says that he chose not to play for France because he feels that the country blames 'black players and Muslims' when things go wrong.
Jun 18, 00:30
Oribe Peralta pokes Mexico to deserved win over Cameroon
Oribe Peralta's second-half goal gives Mexico a winning start to the 2014 World Cup as they beat Camerooon 1-0 despite having two goals wrongly disallowed.
Jun 13, 18:56
Half-Time Report: Mexico denied two goals in goalless half with Cameroon
Giovani dos Santos has two goals incorrectly disallowed as Mexico are frustrated by poor officiating in the first half of their World Cup Group A opener with Cameroon.
Jun 13, 17:50
Team News: Javier Hernandez left out by Mexico
Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez is left on the bench by Mexico for their World Cup opener against Cameroon, with Giovanni dos Santos preferred in attack.
Jun 13, 16:20
Nedum Onuoha: 'Playoff final defeat would not be a disaster'
Nedum Onuoha believes that defeat in the playoff final would not be a disaster for Queens Park Rangers.
May 22, 03:57
Benoit Assou-Ekotto back for Championship playoff final
Benoit Assou-Ekotto is fit to return for Queens Park Rangers in Saturday's Championship playoff final against Derby County.
May 20, 16:50
Volker Finke names Cameroon squad
Cameroon boss Volker Finke names his initial 28-man squad for the World Cup this summer.
May 13, 13:32
Team News: Charlie Austin declared fit to face Millwall
Queens Park Rangers hand a start to top goalscorer Charlie Austin for this afternoon's Championship showdown with relegation-threatened Millwall.
Apr 26, 14:50
Preview: Queens Park Rangers vs. Watford
Sports Mole previews the Easter Monday Championship meeting between Queens Park Rangers and Watford at Loftus Road.
Apr 20, 11:42
Leicester City edge past 10-man Queens Park Rangers
Leicester City inch closer to the Championship title after a 1-0 win over 10-man Queens Park Rangers.
Apr 19, 14:11
Live Commentary: Leicester City 1-0 Queens Park Rangers - as it happened
Relive Leicester's 1-0 win over QPR this afternoon courtesy of Sports Mole's live minute-by-minute coverage.
Apr 19, 11:45
Half-Time Report: Queens Park Rangers ahead against Nottingham Forest
Queens Park Rangers score two minutes from either side of the first half to lead Nottingham Forest 2-1 at the break.
Apr 12, 13:19
Yannick Sagbo, Benoit Assou-Ekotto given more time to respond to FA charge
The Football Association grants Yannick Sagbo and Benoit Assou-Ekotto more time to respond to improper conduct charges related to the 'quenelle' gesture.
Apr 9, 23:33
Ten-man Bournemouth beat Queens Park Rangers
Ten-man Bournemouth hold on for an impressive 2-1 victory over Queens Park Rangers.
Apr 5, 17:00
Half-Time Report: Bournemouth ahead against Queens Park Rangers
Bournemouth are 1-0 up against Queens Park Rangers thanks to a Tommy Elphick header on the stroke of half time.
Apr 5, 15:55
Benoit Assou-Ekotto "disappointed" to be charged by Football Association
Benoit Assou-Ekotto admits that he is disappointed to have been charged by the Football Association for making comments about the 'quenelle' gesture.
Apr 3, 02:41
Yannick Sagbo, Benoit Assou-Ekotto charged by Football Association
Yannick Sagbo and Benoit Assou-Ekotto are both charged with improper conduct by the FA.
Apr 1, 16:18
Team News: Queens Park Rangers make one change to starting lineup
Harry Redknapp makes one change to his Queens Park Rangers side for the visit of Yeovil Town.
Mar 15, 14:33
