Geremi
Geremi Sorele Njitap Fotso
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Who is this?
Geremi Sorele Njitap Fotso (born 20 December 1978), known simply as Geremi, is a Cameroonian former professional footballer. He was a versatile player able to play at right-back, right midfield or defensive midfielder, known for his power, pace, combative style and free-kick ability. The most successful periods of Geremi's club career came at Real Madrid and Chelsea, winning the UEFA Champions League with the first and domestic honours with the latter. Geremi earned 118 caps for Cameroon from 1996 to 2010, scoring 13 goals. He was a member of their squad for seven Africa Cup of Nations tournaments, winning in 2000 and 2002, as well as the World Cup in 2002 and 2010, and a gold medal at the 2000 Olympics.
Career
- 1978Born
- 1995Joined Racing F.C. Bafoussam
- 1996Joined Cerro Porteño
- 1996Joined Cameroon men's national football team
- 1997Joined Gençlerbirliği S.K.
- 1999Joined Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
- 2002Joined Middlesbrough F.C.
- 2003Joined Chelsea F.C.
- 2007Joined Newcastle United F.C.
- 2010Joined MKE Ankaragücü
- 2010Joined Athlitiki Enosi Larissa F.C.
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Bafoussam
- •Citizenship: Cameroon
- •Known as: association football player
- •Sport: association football
What happened recently
Geremi recalls failed Middlesbrough transfer – and tips Boro for Championship promotion
'Cole Palmer reminds me of Frank Lampard – they're dangerous all the time' Former Chelsea man Geremi on what makes Chelsea's current talisman so special
Geremi Njitap files for divorce after DNA test proves he's not biological father of twins he raised
Didier Drogba and Geremi send warning to young African footballers over fake football agents
Chelsea legend Geremi's seven stars to watch at AFCON including Arsenal's Mohamed Elneny
Geremi: Whether he wins the Champions League or not, Zidane is the best coach in the world
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