Karl Toko Ekambi

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Karl Toko Ekambi is a Cameroonian-French professional footballer born in 1992.

He began his professional career at Paris FC, where he played from 2010 to 2014.

In 2014, he transferred to FC Sochaux-Montbéliard, where he became a key player.

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Biography

Early Life

Karl Louis-Brillant Toko Ekambi was born in 1992 in Paris, France, to Cameroonian parents. He began his football journey in the youth ranks of Paris FC, where he developed his skills as a forward. His early career was marked by determination and a passion for the game, which would later define his professional trajectory.

Club Career

Toko Ekambi made his professional debut with Paris FC in 2010, playing in the third-tier Championnat National. Over four seasons, he became a key player, finishing as the third-top scorer with 13 goals before transferring to FC Sochaux-Montbéliard in 2014. His time at Sochaux was notable as he ended his first season as joint-fourth top scorer in Ligue 2 with 14 goals.

In 2016, he joined Angers SCO for €1 million, where he continued to impress, scoring seven goals in his first season in Ligue 1. His performance attracted attention from clubs in England, including Brighton & Hove Albion, who made multiple bids for him. Toko Ekambi's standout season came in 2017-18 when he scored 17 goals, earning the Prix Marc-Vivien Foé as the best African player in Ligue 1.

International Career

Toko Ekambi made his international debut for the Cameroon national team in 2015 and quickly became an integral part of the squad. He played a crucial role in Cameroon's victory at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations and continued to shine in subsequent tournaments, including the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, where he scored multiple goals. His late goal against Algeria in 2022 secured Cameroon’s place in the FIFA World Cup, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure.

Legacy

Throughout his career, Toko Ekambi has been recognized for his contributions on the field, including being named in the Ligue 2 Team of the Year and winning individual accolades such as the La Liga Player of the Month in October 2019. His journey from Paris to international stardom reflects his dedication and talent, making him a celebrated figure in both French and Cameroonian football.

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Club career

Sochaux

Born in Paris, Toko Ekambi began his career at Paris FC in the third-tier Championnat National. In June 2014, having been third-top scorer with 13 goals, he transferred to Sochaux. He made his Ligue 2 debut on the opening day of the 2014–15 season against Orléans, as a 57th-minute substitute for Thomas Guerbert in a 1–0 home loss. He ended his first season as joint-fourth top scorer with 14 goals.

Angers

In June 2016, Toko Ekambi joined Angers for €1 million, on a four-year deal. He scored seven times in his first Ligue 1 season, including two in a 3–0 home win over Bastia on 26 February. In August 2017, Brighton & Hove Albion, newly promoted to the Premier League, reportedly made a bid for him, offering €8 million plus €1 million in possible bonuses to Angers. He began that season in good form, scoring nine goals in 18 Ligue 1 appearances in the first half of the season, attracting interest from England for his services in the January transfer window. In January 2018 Brighton were again reported to have made a bid for him, which was rejected by Angers. On 24 February, Toko Ekambi scored two-second-half goals, including the winner in the 89th minute, to help Angers move out of the relegation zone in a 2–1 away win over fellow strugglers Lille. He finished the 2017–18 Ligue 1 season with 17 goals, ninth in the league's top scorers. He won the Prix Marc-Vivien Foé for best African in the league. He was the first Cameroonian to win the award named…

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International career

Toko Ekambi made his debut for Cameroon on 6 June 2015 in a 3–2 friendly win over Burkina Faso in Colombes, France, as a 66th-minute substitute for Justin Mengolo. He scored his first goal on 3 September the following year in a 2–0 home win over the Gambia in 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification. Manager Hugo Broos called him up for the final tournament in Gabon, which the team won. On 28 March 2017, Toko Ekambi scored and was sent off in a 2–1 friendly loss to Guinea in Brussels. In June, Broos selected him for the 2017 Confederations Cup in Russia. He also went to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. At the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations on home soil at the start of the following year, Toko Ekambi scored twice in a 4–1 group win over Ethiopia, and the opening goal of a 2–1 win against Comoros in the last 16. On 29 January, he scored both goals against the Gambia in the quarter-finals. On 29 March 2022, Toko Ekambi scored a goal in the fourth minute of time added on at the end of extra time against Algeria to send Cameroon to the 2022 FIFA World Cup. At the finals in Qatar, he started the first two games and was a substitute in the 1–0 win over Brazil, as the team exited in the group stage. At the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast, Toko Ekambi was dropped by manager Rigobert Song in the second group game against Senegal; fellow striker Vincent Aboubakar was injured and the team lost 3–1. He returned and scored the opening goal of a 3–2 win against the Gambia…

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Career statistics

Club

As of match played 29 November 2025

International

As of match played 27 January 2024

As of match played 23 January 2024 Scores and results list Cameroon's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Toko Ekambi goal.

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Club: Paris FC (2010–2014)
Club: FC Sochaux-Montbéliard (2014–)
Club: Cameroon men's national football team (2015–)
Club: Angers SCO
National team: Cameroon

Legacy

Honours

Lyon

Coupe de la Ligue runner-up: 2019–20 Cameroon

Africa Cup of Nations: 2017; third place: 2021 Individual

Ligue 2 Team of the Year: 2014–15 Prix Marc-Vivien Foé: 2018 La Liga Player of the Month: October 2019

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Clubs

FC Sochaux-Montbéliard2014current
Cameroon men's national football team2015current
Angers SCOcurrent
Paris FC2010–2014

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