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Benoît Pierre David Assou-Ekotto (born 24 March 1984) is a former professional footballer who played as a left back. Assou-Ekotto came up through the youth ranks at Lens where he made his first-team debut in 2004. In 2006, he was signed by Tottenham Hotspur. He became a first-team regular for the Premier League club, totalling 200 appearances across all competitions. He was loaned to Queens Park Rangers in 2013 and released in 2015, after which he joined Saint-Étienne. The final club of his career was Ligue 1 club Metz. He represented the Cameroon national team at the international level. He participated in two FIFA World Cup tournaments.

Quick facts about Benoît Assou-Ekotto

  • Full name: Benoît Assou-Ekotto
  • Born: 1984-03-24
  • Nationality: France
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q77863

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Who is Benoît Assou-Ekotto?

Benoît Pierre David Assou-Ekotto (born 24 March 1984) is a former professional footballer who played as a left back. Assou-Ekotto came up through the youth ranks at Lens where he made his first-team debut in 2004.

What nationality is Benoît Assou-Ekotto?

Benoît Assou-Ekotto is France.

When was Benoît Assou-Ekotto born?

Benoît Assou-Ekotto was born on 1984-03-24.

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