Here is all you need to know about Cameroonian rising star Nathan Douala including his age, career, records and moreย
Ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) next month, Wilfried Nathan Douala has been called up for the first time to the senior Cameroon national squad.
Who is Cameroon football player Nathan Douala, biography, age, height, style of play, position and stats
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting of Bayern Munich is the most noteworthy absence from Cameroon’s Africa Cup of Nations team, which was revealed by head coach Rigobert Song on Thursday. He included several international stars, like Vincent Aboubakar of Besiktas and Andre Onana of Manchester United.
The unexpected addition of Douala to Cameroon’s 27-man roster for the continental showcase scheduled in Cote d’Ivoire. The Indomitable Lions, who hosted the most recent edition and finished third, are vying for the trophy they last won in 2017.
Only Leonel Ateba, a forward, and Wilfried Nathan Douala, a midfielder, are on Song’s roster of Cameroonian players. Meanwhile, in this article, we will talk about the 17-year-old risking midfielder who is grabbing headlines following his first call.
With his unique approach in centre midfield, the young player; who is regarded as one of the best prospects in the Cameroonian first division; has drawn the attention of the national squad. On January 15, when Cameroon plays their opening AFCON2023 match against Guinea, Douala will be looking to create an impression.
Douala appears ready to continue the legacy of Cameroon, an African footballing powerhouse known for producing elite players. Here is all you need to know about the young star.
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17 ans pic.twitter.com/zdyUHTYoKf— Coupe dโAfrique des Nations 2023 ๐๐จ๐ฎ (@CAN2023off) December 29, 2023
Who is Nathan Douala?
Nathan Douala plays for Victoria United in the premier league of Cameroon in his native country. The youngster was born in 2006 and stands 1.72cm tall. Douala, a “old-fashioned playmaker midfielder,” is known for his special combination of abilities on the game.
At the age of 17, he will play in the Ivory Coast AFCON tournament for the senior national team for the first time. The midfielder started his career at Victoria United, where he demonstrated his skill with the ball and soon attracted the attention of coaches and scouts.