Tony Tchani
- January 5, 2024
- Soccer Player
Quick Facts
Full Name | Tony Tchani |
Occupation | Soccer Player |
Date Of Birth | Apr 13, 1989(1989-04-13) |
Age | 35 |
Birthplace | Cameroon |
Country | Cameroon |
Horoscope | Aries |
Tony Tchani Biography
Name | Tony Tchani |
Birthday | Apr 13 |
Birth Year | 1989 |
Place Of Birth | Cameroon |
Birth Country | Cameroon |
Birth Sign | Aries |
Parents | Marceline Gargom |
Tony Tchani is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on April 13, 1989 in Cameroon, Cameroon. Cameroonian midfielder who began his MLS career with the New York Red Bulls in 2010.
He played alongside midfielder Kevan George on the Columbus Crew.
Tchani moved to the United States from his native Cameroon in 2004, settling in Norfolk, Virginia. He attended Maury High School, and played club soccer for Beach FC before playing college soccer at the University of Virginia. He started 12 matches and scored 9 goals as a freshman, was the 2008 ACC Freshman of the Year, a second team all-ACC selection, was named to the first team All- South Atlantic Region by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA), and was a Soccer America first team All-Freshmen. During the 2009 season, Tchani was named First-Team All America by College Soccer News, a member of the NCAA College Cup All-Tournament team, First Team All-America by NSCAA, and a second team All-ACC member. In 2009, the UVa Men’s Soccer team won the National Championship (a 3–2 penalty kick shootout against Akron), with Tchani scoring one of Virginia’s penalty kicks.
Tchani was drafted in the first round (2nd overall) of the 2010 MLS SuperDraft by New York Red Bulls. He made his professional debut on 27 March 2010, in New York’s opening game of the 2010 MLS season against Chicago Fire. On 27 April 2010 Tchani made his first start for New York helping the club to a 2–1 victory over Philadelphia Union in a 2010 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup qualification match. On 20 May 2010 Tchani headed in his first career goal in a 3–1 loss to Columbus Crew. During Tchani’s initial campaign with New York he was gradually brought into the first unit by coach Hans Backe and eventually began to form a solid partnership in the heart of the Red Bulls’ midfield with newly signed Rafael Marquez. Tchani ended his first professional season appearing in 27 regular season matches for New York scoring 1 goal and providing 3 assists in helping his side capture the regular season Eastern Conference title.
He was raised primarily by his mother Marceline Gargom.
Tony Tchani Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Soccer Player |
House | Living in own house. |
Tony Tchani is one of the richest Soccer Player from Cameroon. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Tony Tchani 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He played college soccer at the University of Virginia from 2008 to 2009.
He was selected 2nd overall in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft.
Tony Ghislain Tchani (/ˈ tʃ ɑː n i / ; born 13 April 1989) is a Cameroonian footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 6 ft 4 in |
Weight | 185 lbs |
Tony Tchani height 6 ft 4 in Tony weight 185 lbs & body measurements will update soon.
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In March 2016 he accepted a call up from Cameroon for their 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa. After appearing against South Africa, he was cap-tied to Cameroon.
Facts & Trivia
Tony Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Cameroon. Tony Tchani celebrates birthday on April 13 of every year.
In a deal announced 30 March 2017, Tchani, along with $300,000 in various allocation funds and a possible future draft pick, was traded to Vancouver Whitecaps FC for Kekuta Manneh.