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Rigobert Song Biography

Rigobert Song is one of the most popular and richest Association Football Player who was born on July 1, 1976 in Nkenglicock, Cameroon.

Considered a key player for Cameroon for over a decade, Song played in the 1994, 1998, 2002 and 2010 FIFA World Cups. He made his international debut on 22 September 1993 in a game against Mexico.

At only 17 years old, Song was given a surprise call-up to Henri Michel’s Cameroon squad for the 1994 World Cup, playing two group matches in the finals against Sweden and Brazil. He received a red card in the match against Brazil, becoming the youngest player ever to be sent off in a World Cup, aged 17. Led by ageless striker Roger Milla, the Indomitable Lions were knocked out in the group stage. The 24 years and 42 days age gap between Milla (42 years and 35 days) and 17-year-old future captain Song (17 years and 358 days) became (and remains) the largest between two teammates in World Cup history.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Aside from Zinedine Zidane, Song is the only player to have been sent off in two different World Cups, once against Brazil in 1994 and against Chile in 1998. He also holds the record as youngest player ever to be sent off in a World Cup, aged 17.

Rigobert Song Net Worth

Rigobert Song is one of the richest Association Football Player from Cameroon. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Rigobert Song's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Rigobert Song Bahanag (born 1 July 1976) is a Cameroonian former footballer and current football coach. He was a member of the Cameroon national team between 1993 and 2010. He is the coach of the Cameroon U-23 national team.

Song started his professional career with Metz and helped the club to win the Coupe de la Ligue in 1996. After appearing at the 1998 World Cup, he joined Salernitana, newly promoted to the top-flight Italian Serie A. In January 1999, he left Italy to start successive stints with Liverpool, West Ham United and 1. FC Köln, but after failing to hold down a first-team place, he returned to France to play for Lens. He stayed there until 2004 and moved on to Turkey, where he spent four years with Galatasaray, winning two Süper Lig titles and the Turkish Cup. Song then signed a contract with Trabzonspor in 2008, where he won another Turkish Cup and stayed until 2010.

Known for his defensive skills, Song usually played as a centre back but could also operate at right back. Internationally, he played at a record eight Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and served as captain in five (the ones he was not captain for were South Africa 1996, Burkina Faso 1998 and Angola 2010), a record, and holds the record of most consecutive games played in the tournament with 35 first team games. He has won two CAF Africa Cup of Nations titles in 2000 and 2002. In 2009, Song was dropped as Cameroon skipper by new coach Paul Le Guen, who eventually appointed Samuel Eto’o as the new captain but later caused concerns as Song had never been on the bench in more than 11 years for Cameroon. With 137 appearances, Song also holds the record of the most capped player in the history of the Cameroon national team and has played in four World Cups, in 1994, 1998, 2002 and 2010.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Rigobert Song height 6′ 0″ Henri-Thomas weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Song started his professional career at Metz. He made several strong appearances that earned him a selection to The Indomitable Lions for the World Cup in 1994.

The first Cameroonian player to play for the Reds, Song made his League debut against Coventry City at Highfield Road. Early on he earned the support of Liverpool fans, who appreciated his strength, all-action style and effort. His natural position was centre half but during his time at Anfield, Song operated at right back and became a figure for Liverpool’s fans, who used to affectionately sing “We’ve only got one Song!” He had a mixed 1999–2000 campaign, missing three months of the season due to international matches with the Indomitable Lions, captaining them to victory in the 2000 African Nations Cup and scoring the decisive penalty in the final game against Nigeria.

Who is Rigobert Song Dating?

According to our records, Rigobert Song married to Gabrielle Esther Nnomo Mballa . As of December 1, 2023, Rigobert Song’s is not dating anyone.

Song then participated at the 1998 World Cup. Led by Song, Patrick Mboma and 17-year old young striker Samuel Eto’o, Cameroon were eliminated in the group stage following a draw with Austria (1–1), a loss to Italy (3–0) and another draw with Chile. After receiving a red card in the last game against La Roja, Song broke another record—he became the first player ever to be sent off at two different World Cups. Zinedine Zidane, who was also sent off at this World Cup, has since achieved this feat as well, receiving his second red card in the final of the 2006 tournament.

Facts & Trivia

Henri-Thomas Ranked on the list of most popular Association Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Cameroon. Rigobert Song celebrates birthday on July 1 of every year.

Following his Italian experience with Serie A side Salernitana, Rigobert Song transferred to Anfield with Liverpool in January 1999 for £2.7 million. Having been frozen out by the Italians, the Cameroonian defender made a good impression during a trial spell at Anfield. Before he arrived, Song already had the distinction of playing in two World Cups for his country.

Is Rigobert Song related to Alex Song?

He is the nephew of former footballer Rigobert Song.

Is Rigobert Song of Cameron still alive?

Song, one of the most recognizable faces in African soccer died at the age of 40. He suffered a stroke on October 3 and was said to have been making a recovery.

When did Rigobert Song retire?

The Indomitable Lions went out of the tournament with a 1–2 loss and shortly after, on 1 August, Song retired from international duty after 137 total appearances.

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