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03 / Cameroon · 1975–1994

Thomas N'Kono

GK leaderclutch
Goals · Cameroon
0
Life
1956
Clubs
Canon Yaoundé, Tonnerre Yaoundé, Español, Sabadell, Hospitalet, Club Bolívar
#3
Editorial rank of 33 for Cameroon
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Gianluigi Buffon watched him at Italia 90, decided to become a goalkeeper, and later named his first son Louis Thomas after the Cameroonian. Career record: club career at Canon Yaoundé, Tonnerre Yaoundé, Español, Sabadell, Hospitalet, Club Bolívar.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 5 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q166844
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Career record

1974–1975Canon Yaoundé
1975–1976Tonnerre Yaoundé
1976–1982Canon Yaoundé
1982–1990Español
1991–1993Sabadell
1994–1994Hospitalet
1994–1997Club Bolívar
Cameroon0 goals

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Around N'Kono in the almanac

One rank above: Roger Milla at #2.

One rank below: Joseph-Antoine Bell at #4.

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

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