Samuel Eto'o

Born: March 10, 1981

Height: 5' 10.5" (180cm)
Weight: 11st 11lb (75kg)

Hometown: Douala, Cameroon
Nationality: Cameroon flag Cameroonian

Position: Striker
Samuel Eto'o
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Career History
Senior1997-2000Real Madrid
→ 1999Espanyol (loan)
→ 2000Mallorca (loan)
2000-2004Mallorca
2004-2009Barcelona
2009-2011Inter Milan
2011-2013Anzhi Makhachkala
2013-2014Chelsea
2014-2015Everton
2015Sampdoria
International1997-2014Cameroon
Sports Mole has 661 articles about Samuel Eto'o. Articles 1 to 40:
The Africa Cup of Nations trophy pictured on February 11, 2024
Africa Cup of Nations: Full history and format explained
Sports Mole explores the extensive history of the Africa Cup of Nations, tracing its evolution from a three-nation startup in 1957 to a major 24-team continental showpiece.
Nov 21, 21:36
 Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his 500th goal for Barcelona, against Real Madrid, on April 23, 2017
Barcelona's top goalscorers of all time: Where does Lionel Messi rank?
Sports Mole provides the list of Barcelona's top 10 goalscorers of all time.
Nov 10, 17:17
 Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his 500th goal for Barcelona, against Real Madrid, on April 23, 2017
Lionel Messi's greatest games for Barcelona on 21st anniversary of Blaugrana debut
To mark the 21-year anniversary of Lionel Messi's Barcelona debut, Sports Mole counts down the 20 greatest performances of the legendary forward's Blaugrana career.
Oct 16, 08:24
 Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring for Egypt on September 5, 2025
Preview:Egypt vs. Guinea-Bissau - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Egypt and Guinea-Bissau, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 10, 23:40
 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah pictured on October 4, 2025
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah breaks Didier Drogba, Samuel Eto'o goalscoring record as Egypt qualify for 2026 World Cup
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah breaks a record formerly held by both Didier Drogba and Samuel Eto'o as he inspires Egypt to a crucial 3-0 win over Djibouti in World Cup qualifying.
Oct 9, 08:55
 Chelsea fans welcome Jose Mourinho back to Stamford Bridge for first time in 2010.
Jose Mourinho vs. Chelsea: How has former Blues boss fared in seven previous visits to Stamford Bridge ahead of Benfica Champions League trip?
Jose Mourinho takes his Benfica side to play Chelsea in the Champions League on Tuesday night, but how has the former Blues boss fared on his previous seven returns to Stamford Bridge?
Sep 29, 09:32
 Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly during a Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, on August 18, 2024
Chelsea 'expecting' specific punishment after being hit with 74 Football Association charges
Chelsea are reportedly expecting to receive a specific sanction after being handed 74 charges by the Football Association.
Sep 11, 16:12
 Head Coach Hansi Flick FC Barcelona, Barca gestures during a FC Barcelona training session at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper in Barcelona, Spain, on July 19 2024
Mallorca vs. Barcelona: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Barcelona and Mallorca.
Aug 14, 10:22
 Kylian Mbappe scores the opener during the World Cup group game between France and Peru on June 21, 2018
The top 10 teenagers in World Cup history, one year out from the 2026 edition
With 365 days to go until the start of the 2026 World Cup, Sports Mole looks at the top 10 teenagers to have made an impact on the global stage.
Jun 11, 16:15
 Vincent Aboubakar of Cameroon on June 3, 2025
Preview:Equatorial Guinea vs Cameroon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's International Friendlies clash between Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 7, 20:45
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta celebrate victory with the trophy in 2009
The ultimate treble-winning combined XI - Lionel Messi, Johan Cruyff, Robert Lewandowski
Ahead of Saturday's Champions League final between treble-chasing PSG and Inter Milan, Sports Mole takes on the task of picking the ultimate combined treble-winning XI from previous winners of it.
Jun 6, 19:39
 The AC Milan squad pose with the Champions League trophy in 1989
Ranked: The five greatest Italian club sides of all time, ahead of Inter Milan's shot at Champions League glory
Ahead of Inter Milan's Champions League final on Saturday, Sports Mole goes back through the archives and ranks the greatest Italian club sides of all time.
May 30, 13:55
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Espanyol's Marc Roca on July 9, 2020
Barcelona vs. Espanyol: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Barcelona and Espanyol.
May 13, 16:32
 Inter Milan wing-back Carlos Augusto pictured on March 11, 2025
Inter lineup vs. Bayern: Predicted XI for Champions League quarter-final second leg
Sports Mole looks at how Inter Milan could line up for their Champions League quarter-final second leg at home Bayern Munich on Wednesday.
Apr 14, 15:38
 Inter Milan's Alessandro Bastoni on January 6, 2025
Preview:Inter Milan vs. Feyenoord - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Inter Milan and Feyenoord, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 9, 08:22
 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring on December 22, 2024
Liverpool lineup vs. PSG: Predicted XI for Champions League clash as Mohamed Salah looks to extend record
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Liverpool could line up for Wednesday's Champions League last-16 first leg against Paris Saint-Germain.
Mar 3, 08:47
 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez celebrate on February 12, 2025
Preview:Paris Saint-Germain vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 3, 08:25
 Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola pictured on February 8, 2025
Pep Guardiola's managerial record vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Pep Guardiola's managerial record against Real Madrid.
Feb 21, 09:00
 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates on December 22, 2024
Mohamed Salah out to equal Samuel Eto'o record as Liverpool chase Champions League history in Lille clash
Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah is aiming to equal a Champions League record set by Samuel Eto'o in Tuesday's home showdown with Lille.
Jan 20, 20:57
 Kenya coach Engin Firat on September 4, 2024
Preview:Cameroon vs. Kenya - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Cameroon and Kenya, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 9, 23:41
 Cameroon players line up on January 27, 2024
Preview:Zimbabwe vs. Cameroon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Zimbabwe and Cameroon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 8, 22:53
 Angola coach Pedro Goncalves reacts on January 27, 2024
Preview:Angola vs. Cameroon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Angola and Cameroon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 11, 12:39
 Cameroon's Andre Onana pictured on November 24, 2022
Preview:Cameroon vs. Cape Verde - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Cameroon and Cape Verde, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 6, 11:56
 Athletic Bilbao's Inaki Williams celebrates scoring against Atletico Madrid on February 29, 2024
Preview:Athletic Bilbao vs. Mallorca - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Copa del Rey clash between Athletic Bilbao and Mallorca, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 4, 11:43
 Nigeria's Victor Osimhen celebrates with teammates after reaching the Africa Cup of Nations final on February 7, 2024
AFCON 2023: How Nigeria and Ivory Coast have fared in previous AFCON finals
Ahead of Sunday's Africa Nations Cup final, Sports Mole looks back on Nigeria and Ivory Coast's previous appearances in the AFCON decider.
Feb 8, 20:39
 Manchester United's Andre Onana celebrates after saving a penalty missed by Copenhagen on October 24, 2023
Manchester United's Andre Onana to miss Cameroon's AFCON opener?
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana is set to miss Cameroon's opening match at the Africa Cup of Nations, according to a report.
Jan 10, 12:57
 Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana on August 5, 2023
Manchester United 'hope to have Andre Onana available for Tottenham Hotspur clash'
Manchester United hope to have Andre Onana available for their next Premier League match at home Tottenham Hotspur, according to a report.
Jan 3, 17:39
 Manchester United's Andre Onana celebrates after saving a penalty missed by Copenhagen on October 24, 2023
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana 'wants to delay AFCON exit'
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana is in talks with the Cameroon FA in a bid to delay his exit for the Africa Cup of Nations, according to a report.
Dec 29, 18:58
 Manchester United's Andre Onana celebrates after saving a penalty missed by Copenhagen on October 24, 2023
Altay Bayindir set for Manchester United run as Andre Onana prepares to head to AFCON
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana is named in the Cameroon squad for the Africa Cup of Nations, so Altay Bayindir is set for a run in the Red Devils side.
Dec 28, 11:25
 Roman Abramovich pictured in May 2017
Chelsea at risk of points deduction over secret payments?
Chelsea are reportedly at risk of a points deduction after leaked files reveal secret payments made by former owner Roman Abramovich.
Nov 16, 23:29
 Willian in action for Chelsea on July 22, 2020
Chelsea 'investigated over Willian, Samuel Eto'o transfers'
Chelsea are reportedly under investigation over the transfers of Willian and Samuel Eto'o from Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala in 2013.
Oct 30, 23:21
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring against Shakhtar Donetsk in 2011
Barcelona vs. Shakhtar Donetsk: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Barcelona and Shakhtar Donetsk.
Oct 25, 07:55
 Facundo Pellistri in action for Manchester United in August 2023
Man United's Facundo Pellistri wanted by Villarreal?
Manchester United winger Facundo Pellistri is reportedly on the radar of Villarreal, who are looking to sell Yeremy Pino next summer.
Oct 17, 14:37
 Udinese's Beto celebrates scoring their first goal on October 3, 2022
Everton sign striker Beto from Udinese
Everton sign Portuguese striker Beto from Udinese on a four-year contract in a deal through to be worth around £26m.
Aug 29, 13:03
 Napoli's Victor Osimhen celebrates scoring on May 4, 2023
Bayern Munich 'drop out of Victor Osimhen race'
Bayern Munich reportedly pull out of the race to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, who is wanted by both Manchester United and Chelsea.
May 4, 22:42
 Napoli's Victor Osimhen celebrates scoring on May 4, 2023
Napoli crowned Serie A champions with Udinese draw
Napoli are crowned Serie A champions for the third time in their history thanks to a 1-1 draw with Udinese at the Dacia Arena.
May 4, 21:26
 Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022
Lionel Messi's 800 career goals in numbers
Sports Mole dissects Lionel Messi's 800 career goals after the Argentina international brought up the milestone during Thursday's 2-0 win over Panama.
Mar 24, 19:57
 Samuel Eto'o pictured on March 4, 2022
Cameroon legend Samuel Eto'o apologises for "violent altercation" with fan at World Cup
Cameroon FA president Samuel Eto'o issues an apology for his "violent altercation" with a supporter following a match at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Dec 6, 17:36
 Brazil's Ronaldinho in action with Cameroon's Geremi at the Confederations Cup on June 19, 2003
World Cup 2022: Cameroon vs. Brazil head-to-head record
Ahead of Friday's World Cup 2022 Group G clash between Cameroon and Brazil, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record between the two sides.
Dec 1, 08:32
 Cameroon's Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting in January 2022
Preview:Cameroon vs. Serbia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup clash between Cameroon and Serbia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 26, 18:57
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