Quick Facts

Full Name	Rigobert Song
Occupation	Association Football Player
Date Of Birth	Jul 1, 1976(1976-07-01)
Age	48
Birthplace	Nkenglicock
Country	Cameroon
Horoscope	Cancer

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.

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.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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

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.

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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.

Who is the best footballer in Cameroon?

PlayerSkill

Player / Team / Position

1| Joel Matip Joel Matip Liverpool • D (C)| 4.75
2| André Zambo Anguissa André Zambo Anguissa Napoli • DM (R), M (C)| 4.25
3| Karl Toko Ekambi Karl Toko Ekambi Lyon • AM (RL), M (L)| 4.25

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