François Omam-Biyik
Publié le 14 February 2004 à 20h30 byFrançois Omam-Biyik is considered as one the best Cameroonian football players ever. After his professional start with Canon de Yaoundé, he came to France and Stade Lavallois in 1987. He managed three good seasons there, before realising an outstanding 1990 World Cup, where he scored the first goal against Argentina. Recruited by Stade Rennes before the competition, he made an excellent start by scoring the two victorious goals against PSG, including a lovely header (2-1). Excellent in the air, he carried on the tradition of great African strikers in Rennes, initiated, among others, by Laurent Pokou. In a Rennes’ team in difficult position, he realized an excellent 1990-1991 season, with 14 goals, mainly scored at home. His career continued in Cannes, briefly in Marseille, and mainly at RC Lens, where he stayed for three years. After an experience in Mexico, he briefly played in Italy and ended his career in Châteauroux. Taking responsibilities at the Cameroonian federation, he became the assistant to the national coach in August 2010.
Surname: Omam-Biyik
Name: François
Nationality : Cameroonian
Date of birth : 21/05/1966
Place of birth : Sackbayene (Cameroon)
Height : 1,84 m
Weight : 80 kg
Position : Forward
International : Cameroon (75 caps, 45 goals)
Career :
Professional :
Canon de Yaoundé (Cameroon, 1986-1987)
Stade Lavallois (1987-1990)
Stade Rennes FC (1990-1991)
AS Cannes (1991-1992)
Olympique de Marseille (June 1992 - October 1992)
RC Lens (October 1992 - 1995)
Club América (Mexico, 1995-1997)
Yucatan Mérida (Mexico, 1997)
Sampdoria Genoa (Italy, 1998)
Atlante FC (Mexico, 1998-1999)
La Berrichonne de Châteauroux (August 1999 - December 1999)
Coach :
Assistant to the National coach of Cameroon (since August 2010)
Honours: none
Statistics :
- First match with Rennes : Saint-Étienne - Rennes (0-0), 21th July 1990
- 1990-1991 season:
| Competition | Matches | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Division 1 | 38 | 14 |
| Coupe de France | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 39 | 14 |
Goals for Stade Rennes :
- 1 - 28/07/90, Rennes - Paris SG (2-1), Division 1, GW2 (7’, 1-0)
- 2 - 28/07/90, Rennes - Paris SG (2-1), Division 1, GW2 (16’, 2-0)
- 3 - 15/09/90, Rennes - Montpellier (1-2), Division 1, GW9 (37’ p., 1-1)
- 4 - 17/10/90, Rennes - Caen (1-1), Division 1, GW13 (67’, 1-1)
- 5 - 02/11/90, Rennes - Bordeaux (2-1), Division 1, GW15 (10’, 1-0)
- 6 - 02/11/90, Rennes - Bordeaux (2-1), Division 1, GW15 (90’, 2-1)
- 7 - 24/11/90, Rennes - Toulouse (2-0), Division 1, GW17 (72’, 1-0)
- 8 - 24/11/90, Rennes - Toulouse (2-0), Division 1, GW17 (79’, 2-0)
- 9 - 07/12/90, Rennes - Monaco (1-1), Division 1, GW19 (65’, 1-0)
- 10 - 23/12/90, Rennes - Brest (3-0), Division 1, GW19 (80’, 2-0)
- 11 - 20/01/91, Rennes - Sochaux (1-1), Division 1, GW23 (13’, 1-0)
- 12 - 16/03/91, Rennes - Lille (1-3), Division 1, GW30 (32’, 1-2)
- 13 - 10/05/91, Rennes - Cannes (1-1), Division 1, GW36 (61’ p., 1-1)
- 14 - 17/05/91, Monaco - Rennes (2-1), Division 1, GW37 (67’, 1-1)
Summary:
- 13 goals scored at home, 1 away
- 6 goals in first half-time, 8 in second one
- 3 doubles
- Photo : srfc.frenchwill.fr