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Albert Ebossé Bodjongo
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Albert Ebossé Bodjongo in 2014
Personal information
Full name Albert Dominique Ebossé Bodjongo Dika
Date of birth (1989-10-06)6 October 1989
Place of birth Douala, Cameroon
Date of death 23 August 2014(2014-08-23) (aged 24)
Place of death Tizi Ouzou, Algeria
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing position Forward
Club information
Current club JS Kabylie
Number 9
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008-2010 Coton Sport FC
2010-2011 Unisport Bafang
2011-2012 Douala AC 10 (9)
2012-2013 Perak FA 16 (11)
2013–2014 JS Kabylie 31 (17)
National team
2009 Cameroon U20
2009–2014 Cameroon 6 (0)
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11 November 2013.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 4 June 2012

Albert Dominique Ebossé Bodjongo Dika (born on 6 October 1989) was a talented Cameroonian soccer player. He was known for playing as a forward, which means he was a player whose main job was to score goals. Albert played for several clubs during his career, including JS Kabylie in Algeria.

Sadly, Albert Ebossé Bodjongo passed away on 23 August 2014, at the age of 24. His death happened after a football match in Algeria, which was a very sad day for the sport.

Albert Ebossé Bodjongo: A Football Star

Albert Ebossé Bodjongo was a professional football player from Cameroon. He was a forward, which is a key attacking position in soccer. His job was to score goals for his team. He played for different clubs in Africa and Asia.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Albert was born in Douala, Cameroon, on 6 October 1989. He started his football journey in his home country. He played for clubs like Coton Sport FC and Unisport Bafang. These teams helped him develop his skills.

Later, he joined Douala AC. Here, he started to show his goal-scoring ability. He scored 9 goals in 10 games for Douala AC. This strong performance helped him get noticed by teams outside Cameroon.

Playing in Different Countries

Albert's talent led him to play football in other countries. This is common for many professional players. They move to different leagues to find new challenges and opportunities.

His Time in Malaysia

In 2012, Albert moved to Malaysia to play for Perak FA. This was a big step in his career. He quickly became a key player for the team. He scored 11 goals in 16 games for Perak FA. This showed he could perform well in a new league.

Success in Algeria

After playing in Malaysia, Albert moved to Algeria. He joined JS Kabylie, a well-known club in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1. He continued to be a great goal scorer. In the 2013–2014 season, he scored 17 goals in 31 games. This made him the top scorer in the Algerian league. Fans loved watching him play.

A Tragic Loss

On 23 August 2014, Albert Ebossé Bodjongo played a match for JS Kabylie. It was against USM Alger. Sadly, after the game, Albert passed away. His death was a shock to the football world. He was only 24 years old. His passing was a very sad moment for his family, teammates, and fans.

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