Carlos Kameni: Biography, Facts and Career

Idris Carlos Kameni (born 18 February 1984) is a Cameroonian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He spent the vast majority of his career in Spain, mainly with Espanyol for whom he appeared in 229 official games over eight La Liga seasons. He also competed professionally in France and Turkey. A Cameroonian international before he was 20, Kameni represented the country in two World Cups and six Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.

== Club career ==

=== France === Born in Douala, Kameni was first spotted when, aged 16, he became the youngest footballer to win an Olympic gold medal, in 2000. This earned him a transfer to French club Le Havre AC but he was unable to break into the first team, and remained a reserve for the duration of his spell, also being loaned to AS Saint-Étienne and also failing to gain any playing time there. In 2001 he was linked with a move to Juventus FC, but nothing came of it. Kameni almost joined Premier League's Wolverhampton Wanderers on a season-long loan for the 2003–04 season, but the deal collapsed after he was not granted a United Kingdom work permit.

=== Espanyol === 20-year-old Kameni signed with Spanish side RCD Espanyol in July 2004...

Quick facts about Carlos Kameni

• Full name: Carlos Kameni
• Born: 1984-02-18
• Nationality: Cameroon
• Known as: Athlete
• Wikidata ID: Q213106

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