1933 – Present
President of Cameroon since 1982, making him one of the world's longest-serving heads of state. He previously served as Prime Minister under Ahmadou Ahidjo from 1975 to 1982.
1976 – Present
Former Cameroonian defender who played in a record eight Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and currently manages the national team. He earned 137 caps during his playing career, making him one of Cameroon's most-capped players.
1981 – Present
Cameroonian striker who scored over 350 career goals and won the African Cup of Nations twice with Cameroon. He played for top European clubs including Barcelona, Inter Milan, and Chelsea.
1952 – Present
Cameroonian striker who became the oldest goalscorer in World Cup history at age 42 during the 1994 tournament. He led Cameroon to the quarterfinals of the 1990 World Cup, becoming the first African team to reach that stage.
1990 – Present
Cameroonian association football player
1988 – Present
Cameroonian left-back who played for Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League and represented Cameroon internationally.
1987 – Present
Cameroonian midfielder who earned 47 caps for his country and played over 200 games for Arsenal in the Premier League. He also had spells at Barcelona and West Ham United during his European career.
1984 – Present
Cameroonian left-back who played for Barcelona and Lyon, representing Cameroon in multiple World Cups and Africa Cup of Nations.
1992 – Present
Cameroonian striker who captained his country to victory at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. He was the tournament's top scorer and won the Golden Boot at the event.
1994 – Present
Cameroonian power forward who won an NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019 and is a two-time NBA All-Star.
1983 – Present
Cameroonian midfielder who earned 52 caps for his national team and competed in the 2010 World Cup. He played for several European clubs including Lille, Olympiacos, and Saint-Étienne.
1994 – Present
Cameroonian-born NBA center who plays for the Philadelphia 76ers and is a multiple-time All-Star known for his dominant presence in the paint.
1996 – Present
Cameroonian goalkeeper who plays for Manchester United and serves as captain of the national team. He was named in the Team of the Tournament at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
1933 – 2020
Cameroonian saxophonist and composer best known for his 1972 hit 'Soul Makossa,' which became one of the first African songs to achieve global success. He pioneered the fusion of jazz, funk, and traditional African music.
1957 – Present
Influential Cameroonian postcolonial theorist and philosopher known for his work on African politics, decolonization, and critical theory.
1932 – 2001
Prominent Cameroonian novelist and essayist who wrote critical works about colonialism and African independence, including 'Mission to Kala'.
1993 – Present
French center-back who won the 2018 FIFA World Cup with France and played for Barcelona and Manchester United.
Geremiassociation football player
1978 – Present
Cameroonian midfielder who won the Champions League with Real Madrid in 2002 and the Premier League with Chelsea. He earned 118 caps for Cameroon and competed in three World Cups.
1986 – Present
Cameroonian heavyweight mixed martial artist and former UFC Heavyweight Champion known for his knockout power.
1924 – 1989
First President of Cameroon from 1960 to 1982, leading the country through independence and unification. He established Cameroon as a federal republic before stepping down and going into exile in France.
1984 – Present
Cameroonian goalkeeper who earned 58 caps for his national team and played in two World Cups. He spent most of his club career in Spain, notably with Espanyol and Málaga.
2000 – Present
German association football player (born 2004)
1947 – Present
Cameroonian diplomat and politician who served as Prime Minister from 2009 to 2019, previously holding various ministerial positions.
1954 – Present
Current Prime Minister of Cameroon who has served in the role since January 2019 under President Paul Biya.
1986 – Present
Cameroonian defensive midfielder who earned 54 caps for his country and competed in the 2010 and 2014 World Cups. He played for several clubs across Europe, including Sevilla and Queens Park Rangers.
