Biography
Who is Vincent Aboubakar?
Early life and beginnings
Vincent Aboubakar was born on January 22, 1992, in the city of Yaoundé, Cameroon. He grew up in a devout Christian family environment. His mother, Maobeal Alice, worked as a deaconess for the Evangelical Missionary Society of Cameroon. Despite living in a region with a large Muslim population, his family maintained their specific religious practices during his formative years.
Professional club career in Europe
In May 2010, Vincent signed with the French club Valenciennes. He wore the number 9 jersey and debuted during the opening league match against Nice. He later moved to Lorient in 2013 on a free transfer. His tenure at Lorient proved successful, as he finished the season with 16 league goals from 35 appearances, including well-known braces against Évian and Montpellier.
International football achievements
Vincent Aboubakar earned his first call-up to the national team setup in 2009 for the Francophone Games in Beirut. He made his senior international debut in May 2010 at age eighteen. He was included in the 23-man squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, becoming the only player on the roster who was based domestically in Cameroon at that time. He scored his first international goal later that year in a friendly match against Poland.
Recent career updates
In June 2021, Vincent Aboubakar transferred to the Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr on a three-year contract. He played for the Riyadh-based team until January 2023, when he reached a mutual agreement to terminate his contract. This move allowed the club to register Cristiano Ronaldo.
Birthday and age
Vincent Aboubakar was born on January 22, 1992, which makes Vincent 34 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Vincent shares the date with 31 other famous people.
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