Nicolas Nkoulou: Biography, Facts and Career
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Nicolas Julio Nkoulou Ndoubena (born 27 March 1990) is a Cameroonian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. Nkoulou began his career in the French league with Monaco, where he spent three years before signing for Marseille in 2011. With Marseille, he won his first senior trophy, the Coupe de la Ligue in the 2011–12 season. In 2016, he left Marseille for Lyon, but after a disappointing year he left to join Italian club Torino, initially on loan but later on a permanent basis. Though initially impressing, he fell out of favour, and left the club in 2021, before signing for English club Watford Internationally, Nkoulou played 75 times for Cameroon between 2008 and 2017, and decided to retire shortly after winning the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations, scoring the equalising goal in the final. He represented Cameroon in three World Cups and three Africa Cup of Nations. In September 2022, he was called up to the national team for the first time after 5 years.
Quick facts about Nicolas Nkoulou
- Full name: Nicolas Nkoulou
- Born: 1990-03-27
- Nationality: Cameroon
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q313155
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Who is Nicolas Nkoulou?
Nicolas Julio Nkoulou Ndoubena (born 27 March 1990) is a Cameroonian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. Nkoulou began his career in the French league with Monaco, where he spent three years before signing for Marseille in 2011.
What nationality is Nicolas Nkoulou?
Nicolas Nkoulou is Cameroon.
When was Nicolas Nkoulou born?
Nicolas Nkoulou was born on 1990-03-27.
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