Samuel Eto'o - Player of the Week
Samuel Eto'o - Player of the Week
Eto'o and Everton heading in the right direction!
Samuel Eto'o scored twice as Everton beat Burnley 3-1 at Turf Moor to send the Toffees into the top half of the Premier League table. Eto'o scored with a header, before the home team equalised. Eto'o's strike partner, Romelu Lukaku, put Everton back in front, before Eto'o secured the victory with a curling shot from outside the area. It was the first time Eto'o had scored in an away game in the Premier League, with all his other goals coming at home matches for Everton and his previous club - Chelsea. It was Everton's first win at Turf Moor for 44 years, but the problems increase for Burnley, who are now bottom of the table and are the only club in the top 4 divisions of English football without a win.
"Eto'o is an incredible professional to have in a young group and dressing room. I was extremely proud of his performance." Roberto Martinez - Everton manager.
Where is he from?
Samuel Eto'o Fils was born on 10 June 1981 in Douala, Cameroon. Eto'o left Cameroon, for Spain, when he was 16. He signed for Real Madrid. He stayed in Madrid for 3 years, but played only 3 times and was loaned to different clubs. The last of these clubs was Real Mallorca, where he made his name. He scored over 60 goals for Mallorca over four seasons. He also helped Mallorca to win the Spanish Cup, which is the only major honour in the club's history, and scored two goals in a 3-0 victory.
What has he won?
Eto'o's goals at Mallorca attracted the attention of bigger clubs, and in 2004 he signed for FC Barcelona. Eto'o had a fantastic scoring record at the Nou Camp and scored 129 goals in only 201 matches. While with the Catalan team, he won 3 league titles and the Champions League twice. Barcelona played English opponents in both Champions League Finals, Arsenal in 2006 and Manchester United in 2009, and in both matches Eto'o scored. In July 2009, Eto'o signed for Inter Milan and again was a great success, winning 6 trophies in only 2 seasons. He won the Champions League for a third time in 2010, when Inter beat Bayern Munich.
When did Eto'o arrive in the Premier League?
After signing for Russian team, Anzhi Makhachkala, in 2011, Eto'o became the world's highest paid footballer. Unfortunately, Anzhi had to sell most of their star players in 2013 and Eto'o signed for Chelsea. Eto'o was again playing for Jose Mourinho, who had been the manager at Inter when they won the Champions League together. One of his best moments at Chelsea was scoring a hat-trick against Manchester United in a 3-1 victory. When his contract expired at the end of last season Eto'o signed for Premier League rivals - Everton. Eto'o scored on his Everton debut only 5 minutes after coming on as a substitute, against Chelsea!
"The Premier League is very competitive and I want to stay at the top level. Everton convinced me to do that." Samuel Eto'o.
What has Eto'o achieved in African football?
Samuel Eto'o has won more honours than any other African footballer. In addition to his club honours, he has been African Footballer of the Year four times, which is more than any other player. He won a gold medal at the Sydney Olympics, when Cameroon beat Spain in the final. He is Cameroon's all-time top scorer with 56 goals and only two other players have played more games for Cameroon. He played in three World Cups and six Africa Cup of Nations tournaments. He is the all-time top scorer in the second of these. Eto'o announced his retirement from international football in August 2014.
What did you understand?
Eto'o and Everton heading in the right direction!
Samuel Eto'o scored twice as Everton beat Burnley 3-1 at Turf Moor to send the Toffees into the top half of the Premier League table. Eto'o scored with a header, before the home team equalised. Eto'o's strike partner, Romelu Lukaku, put Everton back in front, before Eto'o secured the victory with a curling shot from outside the area. It was the first time Eto'o had scored in an away game in the Premier League, with all his other goals coming at home matches for Everton and his previous club - Chelsea. It was Everton's first win at Turf Moor for 44 years, but the problems increase for Burnley, who are now bottom of the table and are the only club in the top 4 divisions of English football without a win.
Where is he from?
Samuel Eto'o Fils was born on 10 June 1981 in Douala, Cameroon. Eto'o left Cameroon, for Spain, when he was 16. He signed for Real Madrid. He stayed in Madrid for 3 years, but played only 3 times and was loaned to different clubs. The last of these clubs was Real Mallorca, where he made his name. He scored over 60 goals for Mallorca over four seasons. He also helped Mallorca to win the Spanish Cup, which is the only major honour in the club's history, and scored two goals in a 3-0 victory.
What has he won?
Eto'o's goals at Mallorca attracted the attention of bigger clubs, and in 2004 he signed for FC Barcelona. Eto'o had a fantastic scoring record at the Nou Camp and scored 129 goals in only 201 matches. While with the Catalan team, he won 3 league titles and the Champions League twice. Barcelona played English opponents in both Champions League Finals, Arsenal in 2006 and Manchester United in 2009, and in both matches Eto'o scored. In July 2009, Eto'o signed for Inter Milan and again was a great success, winning 6 trophies in only 2 seasons. He won the Champions League for a third time in 2010, when Inter beat Bayern Munich.
When did Eto'o arrive in the Premier League?
After signing for Russian team, Anzhi Makhachkala, in 2011, Eto'o became the world's highest paid footballer. Unfortunately, Anzhi had to sell most of their star players in 2013 and Eto'o signed for Chelsea. Eto'o was again playing for Jose Mourinho, who had been the manager at Inter when they won the Champions League together. One of his best moments at Chelsea was scoring a hat-trick against Manchester United in a 3-1 victory. When his contract expired at the end of last season Eto'o signed for Premier League rivals - Everton. Eto'o scored on his Everton debut only 5 minutes after coming on as a substitute, against Chelsea!
What has Eto'o achieved in African football?
Samuel Eto'o has won more honours than any other African footballer. In addition to his club honours, he has been African Footballer of the Year four times, which is more than any other player. He won a gold medal at the Sydney Olympics, when Cameroon beat Spain in the final. He is Cameroon's all-time top scorer with 56 goals and only two other players have played more games for Cameroon. He played in three World Cups and six Africa Cup of Nations tournaments. He is the all-time top scorer in the second of these. Eto'o announced his retirement from international football in August 2014.
Did you know.......?
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Eto'o was 3rd in 2005 for FIFA World Player of the Year. Ronaldinho was the winner with Frank Lampard in second place.
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Eto'o is the only player to win the Chanpions League, National League and Cup with 2 teams in consecutive seasons.
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When Real Mallorca reached the Spanish Cup Final, Eto'o spent £30.000 on meals for travelling fans.
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In 2008/09, Leo Messi (38 goals), Eto'o (36 goals) and Thierry Henry (26 goals) scored exactly 100 goals for Barcelona.
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Eto'o was only 15 when he made his debut for Cameroon.
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At the 1998 World Cup, Eto'o was the youngest player (17 years 3 months).
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What do you think?
Eto'o was only 15 years old when he made his debut for Cameroon and only 16 when he left Cameroon for Spain.
Do you think 15 is too young to play for your country? Or do you believe if you are good enough you are old enough?
Do you think players should play in their own country before moving to a different country?
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Comentários
09/12/2022
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She was heading in the right direction in the career journey.Having lots of qualifications got her to the top half of the management rank.One of the best moments in her business life was to be awarded as best employee of year over four times.
09/12/2022 15:08
Tottenham Hotspur
5527
She was heading in the right direction in the career journey.Having lots of qualifications got her to the top half of the management rank.One of the best moments in her business life was to be awarded as best employee of year over four times.
10/06/2021
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I don't think there's a problem on a player starting playing for his country or even his club if he's good enough to do so.
10/06/2021 15:56
Arsenal
1512
I don't think there's a problem on a player starting playing for his country or even his club if he's good enough to do so.
20/06/2020
points
If you are good enough , you are old enough because it's all about quality and age is just a number.
20/06/2020 22:26
Manchester United
6510
If you are good enough , you are old enough because it's all about quality and age is just a number.
20/06/2020
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Samuel Eto'o is one of the best ever players in African football history.
20/06/2020 22:26
Manchester United
6510
Samuel Eto'o is one of the best ever players in African football history.
22/04/2019
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Every player should have a chance to play for their host countries before they travel abroad.But this is not always true. Loads of players first make a name for themselves in foreign lands,and then, return to play for their national teams.
22/04/2019 11:50
Chelsea
1745
Every player should have a chance to play for their host countries before they travel abroad.But this is not always true. Loads of players first make a name for themselves in foreign lands,and then, return to play for their national teams.
01/07/2016
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I believe Eto'o has played his part in world football
01/07/2016 09:10
Manchester United
4768
I believe Eto'o has played his part in world football
01/07/2016
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One of Africa's most decorated players
01/07/2016 09:06
Manchester United
4768
One of Africa's most decorated players
01/07/2016
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I believe it's good for players to play in their own countries before moving out
01/07/2016 09:04
Manchester United
4768
I believe it's good for players to play in their own countries before moving out
01/07/2016
points
15 isn't too young anot age tof play for ones national team only if one has the competence required
01/07/2016 09:02
Manchester United
4768
15 isn't too young anot age tof play for ones national team only if one has the competence required
26/03/2016
points
I am a big fun of him.
26/03/2016 05:03
Leicester City
1761
I am a big fun of him.
26/03/2016
points
I am not sure about that.
26/03/2016 05:02
Leicester City
1761
I am not sure about that.
26/03/2016
points
But if a player is enough in terms of physical,he can play.
26/03/2016 05:02
Leicester City
1761
But if a player is enough in terms of physical,he can play.
26/03/2016
points
Of course too young.
26/03/2016 05:01
Leicester City
1761
Of course too young.
22/02/2016
points
It is not important to play outside your country.
22/02/2016 17:05
Liverpool
3705
It is not important to play outside your country.
22/02/2016
points
yes that is too young,i think you must have a lot of experience.
22/02/2016 17:04
Liverpool
3705
yes that is too young,i think you must have a lot of experience.
01/12/2015
points
It might look like it is too early to play for a country but there are some cases when a play shows more than his generation, like Kallon, Appiah, Odegaard etc.
01/12/2015 16:18
Arsenal
3557
It might look like it is too early to play for a country but there are some cases when a play shows more than his generation, like Kallon, Appiah, Odegaard etc.
13/11/2015
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A good footballer and a good person.
13/11/2015 13:41
Arsenal
2453
A good footballer and a good person.
02/11/2015
points
That's unbelievable. Only 15!! But he was obviously ready.
02/11/2015 20:47
Arsenal
3557
That's unbelievable. Only 15!! But he was obviously ready.
25/10/2015
points
Very good
25/10/2015 20:27
Chelsea
1326
Very good
29/11/2014
points
Great comment- When Real Mallorca reached the Spanish Cup Final, Eto'o spent £30.000 on meals for travelling fans.
29/11/2014 21:41
West Ham United
538
Great comment- When Real Mallorca reached the Spanish Cup Final, Eto'o spent £30.000 on meals for travelling fans.
25/10/2015
points
Let's to play in the Premier Skills English Fooball.
25/10/2015 20:29
Chelsea
1326
Let's to play in the Premier Skills English Fooball.
03/11/2014
points
I think 15 is a great age for play football with your country, if you are a great player like Samuel Eto'o. The age in the football is important, but is not the most important, the technique and class haven't age.
Not ever, when there is a great player and the league in his country is poor, its waste time play there. The best footballers must be in the greatest leagues, like Premier League, La Liga or Serie A in Italy.
03/11/2014 03:36
Liverpool
99
I think 15 is a great age for play football with your country, if you are a great player like Samuel Eto'o. The age in the football is important, but is not the most important, the technique and class haven't age.
Not ever, when there is a great player and the league in his country is poor, its waste time play there. The best footballers must be in the greatest leagues, like Premier League, La Liga or Serie A in Italy.
03/11/2014
points
Hi Raugarr - It must have been a lot to deal with... When I was 15, I was playing football in the park with friends. Some of my friends were very good and got to try out for local teams and they were like local football superstars. I can't imagine what Samuel Eto'o's school friends must have thought. Thanks for commenting. Jack
03/11/2014 09:33
Arsenal
560
Hi Raugarr - It must have been a lot to deal with... When I was 15, I was playing football in the park with friends. Some of my friends were very good and got to try out for local teams and they were like local football superstars. I can't imagine what Samuel Eto'o's school friends must have thought. Thanks for commenting. Jack
30/10/2014
points
He is the best player of Cameroon since his debut, and the team needs his talent.
30/10/2014 19:01
Liverpool
0
He is the best player of Cameroon since his debut, and the team needs his talent.
03/11/2014
points
Hi EngFilipe - Thanks for commenting. He really is a great player.
03/11/2014 09:28
Arsenal
560
Hi EngFilipe - Thanks for commenting. He really is a great player.