Olivier Boumal
Olivier Boumal is a professional footballer from Cameroon who plays as a winger.
He last played for Al-Merrikh SC and has made six appearances for the Cameroon national team between 2017 and 2019.
Boumal began his career in Europe with CFF Paris after moving from Cameroon in 2005.
Biography
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Olivier Boumal is a Cameroonian professional footballer known for his role as a winger. He began his football journey with George Fominyen FC before moving to Europe in 2005, where he signed with CFF Paris. After a year, he joined the youth and reserve teams of AS Saint-Étienne, marking the start of his professional career in European football.
Professional Career
In January 2010, Boumal signed a 2.5-year contract with Super League club Panetolikos after a successful trial. His career saw him play for several clubs, including Levadiakos and Iraklis Psachna. In 2014, he joined Panionios on a two-year contract. Boumal made a significant move to Panathinaikos in December 2015, where he debuted in January 2016, scoring a goal in his first match. However, his time at Panathinaikos was marred by injury, as he broke his collarbone shortly after his debut.
In July 2017, Boumal transferred to Liaoning Whowin in the Chinese Super League for €2.2 million. He returned to Panionios in February 2019 and later joined FC Saburtalo Tbilisi in August 2020. His most recent move was to Newcastle Jets in Australia in August 2021.
International Career
Boumal represented the Cameroon national under-20 team at the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup. He made his senior international debut on June 10, 2017, in a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Morocco, showcasing his talent on the international stage. Throughout his career, he has made six appearances for the Cameroon national team between 2017 and 2019.
Legacy
Olivier Boumal's career is marked by his versatility and resilience, having played in various leagues across Europe and Asia. He was part of the Panetolikos team that won the Beta Ethniki in the 2010–11 season, highlighting his contributions to his teams over the years.
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Career & Clubs
Boumal began his career with George Fominyen FC before moving to Europe in 2005 signing with CFF Paris. After one year with the team from Paris he joined the youth and reserve team of AS Saint-Étienne. In January 2010, he signed a 2.5-year contract with Super League club Panetolikos, after a successful trial. He also played for Levadiakos and Iraklis Psachna. In summer 2014, Boumal signed a two-year contract to Panionios for an undisclosed fee. At the end of 2014–15 season, he was linked with a move to Turkish club Mersin İdmanyurdu. On 23 December 2015, Boumal joined Panathinaikos on a 2.5-year contract for a reported transfer fee of €400,000 plus one Panathinaikos player Christos Donis, Kostas Triantafyllopoulos and Diamantis Chouchoumis. On 11 January 2016, he made his club debut by having an appearance along with a late goal, helping his club to a 2–0 win against AEL Kalloni. On 31 January 2016, in a 3–2 away win against Platanias, Boumal broke his collarbone which required surgery and would keep him out of action for 4–6 weeks. On 6 July 2017, Boumal signed 1.5-season contract with Chinese Super League club Liaoning Whowin for a €2.2 million fee, leaving Panathinaikos after 18 months. On 14 February 2019, he returned to Panionios on a free transfer. Boumal joined FC Saburtalo Tbilisi of the Georgian Erovnuli Liga in August 2020 on a one-year contract. In August 2021, Boumal joined Australian club Newcastle Jets on a one-year contract.
Boumal played for the Cameroon national under-20 football team the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup. On 29 May 2017, Olivier Bumal was included for the first time in Cameroon's squad for Morocco on 10 June for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and the Confederations Cup to be held from 17 June to 2 July in Russia. Cameroon will participate in the second group with Chile, Australia and Germany, representing Africa. On 10 June 2017, he made his international debut as a late substitute in a 1–0 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers win against Morocco.
- Club
- Panathinaikos F.C. (2016–)
- Club
- Panetolikos F.C. (2010–2012)
- Club
- FC Astra Giurgiu (2012–2013)
- Club
- Levadiakos F.C. (2012–2013)
- Club
- Iraklis Psachna F.C. (2013–2014)
- Club
- Panionios F.C. (2014–2016)
- Club
- Cameroon national under-20 football team (2009–2009)
- Club
- Cameroon men's national football team
Legacy
Clubs
- Panathinaikos F.C.2016current
- Cameroon men's national football teamcurrent
- Cameroon national under-20 football team2009–2009
- Panetolikos F.C.2010–2012
- FC Astra Giurgiu2012–2013
- Levadiakos F.C.2012–2013
- Iraklis Psachna F.C.2013–2014
- Panionios F.C.2014–2016
Played together with
Abdoulaye MéïtéPanathinaikos F.C. · 2013–2013- Abdul Jeleel AjagunLevadiakos F.C. · 2016
- Abdul Jeleel AjagunPanathinaikos F.C. · 2013–2016
- Abel ValdezFC Astra Giurgiu · 2009–2011
- Abel ValdezFC Astra Giurgiu · 2010–2010
Admir BajrovicPanetolikos F.C. · 2019–2020- Adrian Dragoș IordacheLevadiakos F.C. · 2005–2005
- Adrian MihalceaFC Astra Giurgiu · 2010–2011
- Adrian PetreLevadiakos F.C. · 2022–2023
- Adrian ScarlatacheFC Astra Giurgiu · 2016–2016
- Adrian ȘutLevadiakos F.C. · 2026
Adriano JagušićPanathinaikos F.C.
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Olivier Boumal is a Cameroonian professional footballer who last played as a winger for Al-Merrikh SC. Between 2017 and 2019 he made six appearances for the Cameroon national team.
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