How many caps did Salomon Olembé win for Cameroon?

Salomon Olembé won 64 caps for Cameroon, scoring 5 goals.

Which clubs did Salomon Olembé play for?

FC Nantes (1997–2002), Olympique de Marseille (2001–2007), Leeds United (2003–2004), Al-Rayyan (2005–2006), Wigan Athletic (2007–2008), Kayserispor (2008–2010), Athlitiki Enosi Larissa (2010–2010).

Where does Salomon Olembé rank among Cameroon's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Salomon Olembé #26 of Cameroon's 33 greatest players of all time.

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26 / Cameroon · 1997–2007

Salomon Olembé

LM dribblercreator

Caps · Cameroon

Goals · Cameroon

Life

1980

Clubs

FC Nantes, Leeds United, Al-Rayyan

#26

Editorial rank of 33 for Cameroon

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Two first-half goals in Bamako on 7 February 2002, the second in stoppage time, knocked hosts Mali out of their own semi-final and carried Cameroon into a final they won on penalties against Senegal. Career record: 64 caps and 5 goals for Cameroon; club career at FC Nantes, Leeds United, Al-Rayyan.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q371437

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Career record

1997–2002	FC Nantes
2001–2007	Olympique de Marseille
2003–2004	Leeds United
2005–2006	Al-Rayyan
2007–2008	Wigan Athletic
2008–2010	Kayserispor
2010–2010	Athlitiki Enosi Larissa
Cameroon	64 caps, 5 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Cameroon checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Cameroon checked 4 October 2026

Shared the era

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Around Olembé in the almanac

One rank above: Pierre Womé at #25.

One rank below: Aurélien Chedjou at #27.

Cameroon's editorial top five: Samuel Eto'o · Roger Milla · Thomas N'Kono · Joseph-Antoine Bell · Patrick Mboma.

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