Edem Mensah
Samuel Eto’o Career Achievements
Samuel Eto’o’s career achievements are wide just as that of many African players including Asamoah Gyan, Michael Essien, and Didier Drogba. Eto’o as he is widely known is a retired Cameroonian professional footballer born on March 10, 1981, in Douala, Cameroon. He is 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) tall.
He started his career at Real Madrid B and later signed for Mallorca, Barcelona, Inter Milan, Anzhi Makhachkala, Chelsea, Everton, and Sampdoria.
Eto’o is the fourth player in Champions League history to have won the trophy with different teams two years in a row.
He also played for the Cameroon national team, winning the Gold Medal at the 2000 Olympics and the Africa Cup of Nations in 2000 and 2002.
He is the all-time leading scorer in the history of the Africa Cup of Nations with 18 goals and is Cameroon’s all-time leading scorer with 56 goals in 118 caps.
Eto’o retired from international football in August 2014.
Samuel Eto’s Uniqueness
Samuel Eto’o was a prolific striker known for his speed, strength, and energy.
He had outstanding stamina, aerial ability, finishing accuracy, and exceptional work rate.
Eto’o was a versatile player who could play in various positions on the pitch.
Samuel Eto’o demonstrated remarkable tactical intelligence and versatility during his time at Inter under Jose Mourinho.
He played a crucial role in Inters 2009-10 treble-winning season and was renowned for his leadership, opportunism, and mentality throughout his career.
He was considered one of the best strikers in the world during his prime and is currently regarded as one of the greatest African players of all time.
Career Achievement:
Individual Achievement
Samuel Eto’o was named the Young African Player of the Year in 2000.
Samuel Eto’o was named African Player of the Year in 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2010.
Samuel Eto’o was included in the ESM Team of the Year in 2004–05, 2005–06, 2008–09, and 2010–11.
Samuel Eto’o was awarded the FIFA World Player of the Year Bronze Award in 2005.
Samuel Eto’o was named in the FIFA FIFPro World XI in 2005 and 2006.
Samuel Eto’o was included in the UEFA Team of the Year in 2005 and 2006.
Samuel Eto’o was also included in the CAF Team of the Year in 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011.
Samuel Eto’o was awarded the Pichichi Trophy in 2005–06.
Samuel Eto’o was the UEFA Champions League’s top assist provider in the 2005–06 season.
Samuel Eto’o was awarded African Cup of Nations top goalscorer in 2006 and 2008.
Samuel Eto’o was UEFA Club Forward of the Year in 2006.
Samuel Eto’o was awarded the FIFA World Cup Golden Ball in 2010.
He was also Coppa Italia’s top goalscorer in 2010–11.
Samuel Eto’o won the Russian Premier League MVP Award in 2012–13.
Samuel Eto’o won the Golden Foot in 2015.
Samuel Eto’o was also awarded the Globe Soccer Player Career Award in 2016.
Samuel Eto’o was part of the IFFHS All-time Africa Men’s Dream Team in 2021.
Samuel Eto’o was added to Inter Milan Hall of Fame in 2021.
Records Held by Eto’o
Samuel Eto’o is the all-time top goal scorer in the African Cup of Nations with 18 goals.
Samuel Eto’o is the all-time top goal scorer at RCD Mallorca with 70 goals.
Samuel Eto’o is the all-time top goa-scorer in Cameroon with 56 goals.
Samuel Eto’o Club Achievements
Samuel Eto’o has had a successful career in soccer, playing for various teams and winning numerous titles.
Mallorca
Samuel Eto’o played for Mallorca and won the Copa del Rey in 2002.
Barcelona
Later, Eto’o joined Barcelona where he won three La Liga titles in 2004-05, 2005-06, and 2008-09.
Samuel Eto’o also won the Copa del Rey in 2008-09.
He won Supercopa de España in 2005 and 2006.
Samuel Eto’o also won the UEFA Champions League in 2005-06 and 2008-09.
Inter Milan
Eto’o then moved to Inter Milan where he won the Serie A in 2009-10.
Samuel Eto’o won the Coppa Italia in 2009-10 and 2010-11, and the Supercoppa Italiana in 2010,
Samuel Eto’o won the UEFA Champions League in 2009-10, and the FIFA Club World Cup in 2010.
International Achievements
Samuel Eto’o played for Cameroon and won the African Cup of Nations in 2000 and 2002
as well as the Olympic Gold Medal in 2000.
President Of the Cameroon Football Federation
Eto’o was elected as the President of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) on December 11, 2021.
