Clinton Njie

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Clinton N'Jie is a professional footballer from Cameroon, known for playing as a forward.

N'Jie made his professional debut for Olympique Lyonnais in the 2012–13 season, quickly establishing himself as a promising talent.

N'Jie scored on his debut for the Cameroon national team just 44 minutes into the match against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Биография

Early Life and Development

Clinton Mua N'Jie is a talented Cameroonian professional footballer born in Yaoundé, Cameroon. He began his football journey at a young age, joining the youth ranks of Olympique Lyonnais in 2011. N'Jie quickly made a name for himself, progressing through the under-19 squad to the reserve team, where he played alongside notable players like Anthony Martial and Nabil Fekir. His professional debut came during the 2012–13 season, and he soon showcased his potential by scoring his first professional goal in a UEFA Europa League match against Mladá Boleslav.

Career Highlights

N'Jie's career took off at Lyon, where he became a key player, finishing his first full season with eight goals and seven assists in 33 appearances. His impressive performance earned him a move to Tottenham Hotspur in 2015 for a reported fee of €12 million. During his time in the Premier League, he continued to develop his skills as a forward, known for his pace and dribbling ability. After a stint at Tottenham, he returned to France with Olympique de Marseille before moving to FC Dinamo Moscow and later to Sivasspor.

N'Jie has also made significant contributions to the Cameroon national team, scoring on his debut against the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2014 and playing a role in the team's success at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. Despite facing challenges, including a missed penalty in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, he remains a vital player for his country.

Playing Style

Known for his speed and ability to play off the last defender, N'Jie is often compared to Cameroon's legendary striker Samuel Eto'o. His dribbling skills and attacking mindset make him a constant threat on the field, and he continues to be a prominent figure in both club and international football.

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Career statistics

Club

As of match played 6 April 2025

International

As of match played 21 November 2023

Scores and results list Cameroon's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each N'Jie goal.

▸ Источник: Wikipedia

International career

N'Jie scored 44 minutes into his Cameroon debut against the Democratic Republic of Congo on 6 September 2014, and followed this up four days later by scoring twice in a 4–1 victory over Ivory Coast at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaoundé, Cameroon. He was named in the squad for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations and played in one group stage match, coming on as a 67th-minute substitute in a 1–0 loss to Ivory Coast. He won the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. On 3 February 2022, during the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, N'Jie missed the last penalty against Egypt. As a consequence, Cameroon was disqualified and Egypt secured a spot in the final against Senegal.

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Club career

Lyon

N'Jie arrived at Lyon during the summer of 2011. He joined the under-19 squad and quickly progressed to the reserve squad along with Anthony Martial and Nabil Fekir, playing in the French 4th division. He played his first professional match during the 2012–13 season against Stade de Reims in a 3–0 win. N'Jie scored his first professional goal against Mladá Boleslav in the third qualifying round of the 2014–15 UEFA Europa League, helping his team to a 2–1 victory. On 13 August, he scored his first Ligue 1 goal in a 4–0 victory against Lorient. Earlier that day, he signed a three-year contract extension with Lyon through to 2019. Having been shortlisted for the 2014 CAF Most Promising Talent of the Year, N'Jie lost out to Porto and Algeria midfielder Yacine Brahimi. He finished his first full season at Lyon with eight goals and seven assists in 33 appearances, despite only starting half of his 30 league games, as he was the third piece of the Lyon attacking line, with Nabil Fekir and Alexandre Lacazette. N'Jie also finished the season with a 73% shot-on-target ratio, second to only to Paris Saint-Germain's Zlatan Ibrahimović, who ended the campaign on 74%.

Tottenham Hotspur

On 15 August 2015, English side Tottenham Hotspur announced that the club had reached an agreement for the signing of N'Jie from Lyon, subject to international clearance and a work permit. N'Jie agreed to a five-year contract with a reported transfer fee of €12 million (£8.3 million).…

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Style of play

N'Jie is a pacy forward who likes to play on the shoulder of the last defender, just off the front man. He can also play off the wing, and as dribbling is a key attribute of his game, he likes to take on players when given the chance. He frequently draws comparisons to Cameroon's all-time leading scorer and compatriot Samuel Eto'o, with this comparison being asserted by Lyon chairman Jean-Michel Aulas.

▸ Источник: Wikipedia