Underrated Yet Unstoppable: The Making of Vincent Aboubakar

In a country like Cameroon, where Samuel Eto’o is revered as a living legend, Vincent Aboubakar is steadily approaching that same immortal status. Quiet yet bold, charming, charismatic, and deeply thoughtful, Aboubakar’s persona goes beyond the football pitch. He is passionate about metaphysics, writing, and, of course, football—a man whose complexity makes him as captivating off the field as he is on it. This is a portrait of an extraordinary individual who embodies both humility and greatness since his childhood years.

Have you seen Vincent Aboubakar’s brilliance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup? His stunning performance put Cameroon in the headlines, even though their journey ended at the group stage. Despite being a force in both the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the World Cup, Aboubakar has long been overlooked and underappreciated in the football world.

His story took a bittersweet turn when Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al Nassr, leading to Aboubakar’s unexpected exit. He dreamt of playing alongside Ronaldo, a wish that never materialized. The pain didn’t stop there—despite being the top scorer in the 2021 AFCON, he found himself benched at the 2022 World Cup by coach Rigobert Song. Yet, even from the sidelines, Aboubakar showed his immense talent when given the chance.

This journey of being underestimated, despite his undeniable achievements, sets the stage for us to delve deeper into the life and career of Vincent Aboubakar. Let’s explore the story of this remarkable footballer, his childhood, life struggles, and his triumphs.

Preamble:

For those familiar with his journey, Vincent Aboubakar is the pride of Garoua, his hometown in Cameroon. He’s not only admired for his football talent but also for his humble and generous nature. In Garoua, he’s someone people dream of sharing a meal with, even attracting admiration from the most beautiful women in his country.

What may come as a surprise is that Vincent is one of eight siblings, and his rise to success is a true example of perseverance. He grew up in poverty, embodying the story of a baller who truly came from nothing and made it to the top through hard work and dedication.

This article delves into the life story of Vincent Aboubakar, offering a glimpse into his childhood, his early passion for football, and introducing his parents, Edouard Aboubakar and Maobeal Alice Aboubakar. It also touches on his family background, his wife, and his son, Christian Axe. Aboubakar’s journey is one of transparency and resilience, showcasing how a young boy, born into poverty, fought his way to the top with hard work both on and off the field.

Known as the perfect example of a baller who rose from nothing, his life is a testament to persistence and dedication. To give you a taste of his journey, we present a gallery capturing his early life and meteoric rise. There’s no doubt that this indomitable Lion has travelled a long path, becoming a football superstar in the world’s most beloved sport.

Vincent Aboubakar Childhood Story:

For Biography starters, he holds the nicknames – Ekongolo and Strong man. Vincent Aboubakar was born on the 22nd day of January 1992 to his Mother, Maobeal Alice Aboubakar, and Father, Edouard Aboubakar, in Garoua, North Region of Cameroon.

The Cameroonian professional footballer is one among siblings of eight children born to the marital union between Edouard and Maobeal, his parents. Vincent Aboubakar’s Dad is a cook, and his Late Mum is a housewife. Both of his parents were once amateur footballers.

Growing-Up Years:

Aboubakar was raised in a Christian household despite his current Islamic faith. His family lived in a predominantly Muslim city, which gave him a unique upbringing. Interestingly, this is why he carries the Christian name, Vincent. We’ll dive deeper into his family background and the influences that shaped him as we continue his story.

Vincent spent most of his childhood days in the popular Northern Cameroon district of Roumdé Adjia. In that place, there exist several dirty streets where motorbikes make their way between eateries and kids playing soccer. Young Vincent was one of those little kids.

Where Vincent Aboubakar’s parents raised him, the popular district of Roumdé Adjia has a bad reputation for being the home of alcoholics.

Back then, Aboubakar’s family lived in a little blue house at the end of an alley – as revealed by Michael Dior, his older sibling.

Michel Dior (the older brother of Vincent Aboubakar), Yannick and Gustavo are the most popular of his siblings.

Altogether, his parents (Edouard and Maobeal) gave birth to eight children. Vincent Aboubakar is the fifth child among six boys and two girls in his family.

We have here a photo of Yannick Aboubakar, who is one of Vincent’s Brothers. By his looks, you could tell the close resemblance between the two.

Also, Yannick Aboubakar appears to be younger than Vincent, possibly, the last born of the Aboubakar family of ten members.

Vincent Aboubakar Early Years:

Together with a cousin and brothers, Aboubakar played football every day in the streets of Roumdé Adjia district, in Garoua, North Cameroon.

Vincent Aboubakar started playing serious football at the age of six. In case you didn’t know, he began soccer as a goalkeeper.

During his childhood, Vincent Aboubakar was the best young goalkeeper in Roumdé Adjia district.

He had a little pressure, and all the hopes of the teammates often rested on his shoulders. Back then, Vincent’s brothers and other kids often bet on him to deliver.

As a child, he was also versatile, a boy who played goalkeeping and other football positions just for fun. The way Vincent Aboubakar rose so high was unimaginable. It is a testament that a simple round ball can change a child’s life – from poverty to footballing greatness.

Truth be told… before Vincent Aboubakar saw fame, almost nobody believed in the success of football in the northern Cameroon region.

He has been that boy who only lived for soccer in the dirty fields. Vincent was very humble and had more technical qualities than other kids.

The youngster’s determination to see his family move far above the poverty line wasn’t a passing fantasy. As a child, Vincent Aboubakar idolized Ronaldinho.

People call him Ninho because he always watched Ronaldinho’s videos and emulated the Brazilian soccer Legend.

Vincent Aboubakar Family Background:

Starting off, the Cameroonian footballer has a member of his household (his late Mum) as a Deaconess. Before her death on Christmas Day – 25th of December 2020, Maobeal Alice Aboubakar was a Christian, a member of the Evangelical Missionary Society of Cameroon.

The now very trendy Football households were once poor and unpopular.

We used the term ‘Football Household’ because all members of Vincent Aboubakar’s family (even his sisters and Mum) played soccer. In fact, Football started with Edouard and Maobeal, his parents.

Regarding his parents’ occupation, Vincent Aboubakar’s Dad was once a cook. Edouard used his cooking skills to keep his poor family from debt and hardship.

The Super Dad cooked and kicked the ball at an amateur level. Then, he taught his wife a bit of football.

Now late, Vincent Aboubakar’s Mother was also an amateur footballer as well as a full-time housewife. She, together with her husband, transmitted their soccer virus to their children of six boys and two girls. Vincent, the fifth child, soon appeared as the family breadwinner.

Vincent Aboubakar Family Origin:

From a nationality point of view, the Football Striker is a bonafide citizen of the Republic of Cameroon.

Both of Vincent Aboubakar’s parents (Edouard and Maobeal) have their family origins in a West African country. Next, we’ll explain where in Cameroon Aboubakar comes from.

To give you clarity as regards where Vincent Aboubakar’s Family comes from, find the map of Garoua below.

Garoua (a nickname of the metropolis), is a port city and the capital of Cameroon’s North Region. Now, here is a map picture of Vincent Aboubakar’s family origin.

Did you know?… Where Vincent Aboubakar’s parents come from is home to the evergreen Roumdé Adjia Stadium.

This stadium hosted Nigeria’s Kelechi Iheanacho goal against Egypt in the 2021 AFCONs. The stadium hosted all the AFCON’s tournament group D matches.

In fact, Aboubakar is from the Roumdé Adjia district in Garoua. In reality, this is a difficult and disadvantaged part of the city.

Lastly, the city, which lies on the Benue River, thrives on its cotton and textile industries. Also, his city has a population of around 1,285,000 people.

Vincent Aboubakar Ethnicity:

In northern Cameroon, where he comes from, French is the lingua franca – which he speaks fluently.

Vincent Aboubakar’s origins in North Cameroon also have links with Fulfulde, North Volta, and the Adamawa–Ubangi languages. Now, here is Vincent Aboubakar’s ethnicity map.

Vincent Aboubakar Education and Career Buildup:

When he approached the schooling age, his parents were able to raise the needed funds for his studies.

Vincent Aboubakar’s brother, Gustavo, once revealed their parents didn’t have enough money to buy Vincent a pair of cleats but could only send them to an average school.

Aside from lacking money to buy Vincent Aboubakar a soccer boot, his parents gave less concern to his early career.

Early on, Edouard and Maobeal (Aboubakar’s parents) never believed soccer could bring riches to their family. They felt that Vincent, like most Garoua kids, would give up at some point.

Vincent Aboubakar’s parents urged him to concentrate more on his studies rather than football. The boy knew what he wanted in life and never had the thought of giving up.

He kept on playing football purely for fun in the streets of Roumdé Adjia district, Garoua.

Despite some reluctance from his parents, Vincent kept his dreams very high. Severally, he fantasized about playing for Real Madrid.

And he managed both his desires and his parents’ expectations by training before going to school and playing lots of soccer after school.

Vincent Aboubakar Biography – Football Story:

Instead of remaining a jack of all trades, the youngster decided to do the needful regarding his playing position.

Vincent Aboubakar left his goalkeeping position, which he started on the streets, to focus as a Striker. There was one particular reason why he made that switch.

For Vincent, playing as a striker rather than a goalkeeper would make his qualities speak more. He also felt it would catch the eyes of coaches and recruiters.

In his neighbourhood where he played soccer, local scouts often come to shop for the best kids, usually strikers.

The best moment of Vincent Aboubakar’s early career came when he was 12 years old.

At that time, he and his cousins were among the kids called up to a soccer competition known as Top Cup. This is a competition organized for thousands of kids across Cameroon regions.

Vincent took part in the Top Cup tournament, which gave him the biggest opportunity of his life. In the end, the youngster and his cousin became star performers.

As observed below, many spectators stood and watched as a Young Aboubakar was voted the best player.

Getting recognized by Local Scouts:

After winning the Top Cup, a young Vincent Aboubakar began to have that feeling of making something out of soccer.

What followed next was a call to have trials for Brasseries Academy. During trials, Vincent impressed the local coaches, and he got accepted there.

While at Brasseries Academy, which has satellites across the country, his coaches saw the early signs that the boy would become great in the sport.

Because Vincent was that good, there were clear signs of him attracting even more, bigger soccer academies in Cameroon.

The Journey to Coton Sport:

This is by far the biggest club in North Cameroon. Upon spotting the kid, Christophe Ousmanou, the head of the Coton Sports youth sector, was very surprised that no other club had taken an interest in the lanky yet technically gifted Abubakar.

Quickly, he sprang into action. According to Christophe,

I called my Boss, Coton Sport’s president, Mr Maina Gilbert. Then, I told him that I had seen a very talented young Striker. A boy who had the potential of becoming a very good player, even the best in the country in years to come.

Thankfully, President Maina accepted, and we brought in Vincent alongside another footballer, Edgar Salli. Jacques Zoua was already at Coton Sports Academy. The three footballers later became part of Cameroon’s 2017 AFCON-winning squad.

In the year 2006, Aboubakar joined Coton Sport, where he continued to show his worth.

Christophe Ousmanou (head of the academy), who later became Cameroon’s U-20 team manager, was his biggest admirer. He said this when he saw Vincent play for the first time.

When I first saw Vincent Aboubakar play, I was very surprised by his ease on the ball.

Especially his ability to take on three or four players with wonderful dribbles.

The Journey to Fame:

Bankrolled by Cameroon’s cotton development company, Coton Sport (which gave him the platform to succeed in football) had immense wealth.

Did you know?… this club has a hand in supervising around 250,000 small farmers and has about 2,000 permanent employees.

Vincent Aboubakar rose through the youth ranks of Sport’s youth setup before making his way to the first team. The striker quickly adapted to the demands of professional football by becoming the top scorer in the nationality championship – The Elite One.

Winning the Elite One trophy was a true measure of his talent. Aboubakar’s performances concluded with goals and that pushed international recruiters to get hold of him as soon as possible. At this time, Vincent Aboubakar’s parents were now convinced of the path he has chosen.

At this stage, with Coton Sport, everyone knew the budding goal-scoring sensation was a volcanic mountain waiting to erupt.

Another of Aboubakar’s big breakthroughs came when he helped the Cotton Farmers (Coton Sport) win their 10th league title in the year 2010.

The Miraculous May 2010:

That 2009/2010 season, when Vincent helped his team to the supreme title, the local Press and Cameroon national football leaders began seeing him as a worthy successor to Samuel Eto‘o. At that time, national goal scorers were a rare species in the whole of Cameroon.

To look for what they wanted, the country had to go abroad to seek the likes of Karl Toko Ekambi and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (a German-born Cameroonian).

That same 2010, precisely in May, an 18-year-old Vincent Aboubakar got called up to the Old Lion’s 23 man squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

Vincent and his entire family will never forget the month of May 2010. Just two weeks after getting a national team call, The Cameroonian Baller (on the 26th of May) signed with Valenciennes in France. Not forgetting, Abubakar showed flashes of brilliance in the 2010 World Cup.

How Vincent Aboubakar got to Europe:

Did you know?… Valenciennes, the French club that signed Aboubakar, didn’t even see him play live.

They were not unaware (at the time) of the potential of the 18-year-old who they snatched from the big noses and beards of Monaco and Belgium club, Anderlecht.

Paul Le Guen, the coach of Cameroon, was the person who informed the French club about Aboubakar.

Valenciennes then sent their head of recruitment (Henri Zambelli) to quickly contact Vincent’s club, Coton Sport. Such convincing to get the boy became very difficult.

Did you know?… Henry Zambelli had to convince three groups of people. First is the President of the club (Coton Sport).

Second are members of Vincent Aboubakar’s family. Then, finally, is the major of Vincent Aboubakar’s village, including the whole village heads.

After a three-day negotiation, Valenciennes made a transfer of 250,000 euros to secure the services of Aboubakar.

The experience of seeing their very own leave for Europe for the first time was a truly emotional moment for all members of Vincent Aboubakar’s family.

Early Life in France:

Vincent Aboubakar landed in France for the first time – without his family or partner. A very optimistic Cameroonian never knew that tough times awaited him on his Europe journey.

In France, Vincent Aboubakar discovers winter cold, snow, and a totally different culture.

In Vincent Aboubakar’s house – located 200 meters from Valenciennes Nungesser stadium, he felt bored.

Suffering from missing his family, the poor Lad passes the time by drawing portraits of players like Mario Balotelli – as revealed by a Valenciennes employee.

Difficult Start to Life in Valenciennes:

Aboubakar Vincent went from the heat of Garoua to experiencing challenges in a foreign land.

At first, the workaholic began experiencing small alarm clock breakdowns and punctuality problems. Aboubakar failed to arrive early for training and he got punished.

Vincent didn’t have a car, so he came to training on foot or with friends. To make him arrive early, one of Valenciennes’ staff would go pick Aboubakar up at his house as early as 7:30 am for a training session scheduled for 10 am. Thanks to that, he never got late again.

Poor Aboubakar waited for a long time before he could find the back of the net with his new club. His first European goal came against the olden-days PSG in December 2010.

He had a poor first season after making 20 appearances, scoring only four, and assisting one goal.

In Vincent Aboubakar’s own words, “those were my toughest times”.

After scoring nine goals in as many as 72 appearances, the Northern French club exhausted their patience with Aboubakar. The club, out of frustration, decided to sell the striker to FC Lorient.

Vincent Aboubakar Biography – Rise to Fame Story:

Not being wanted by Valenciennes made him have a deep, sober reflection on his life. Severally, Vincent told himself that he was going to fight to make it.

Quickly, he became the type of player who would train all day individually, and his coaches had to force him to slow down.

Undergoing several hardcore training changed Aboubakar’s physical freshness. Thanks to that, his career got revived at Lorient. Did you know?… Vincent’s 16 goals  saw him finish the season as the second-highest goal scorer in France.

The Cameroonian excelled in a Lorient team that had the likes of Raphaël Guerreiro as one of their best youngsters.

The secret to a remarkable start to his career with the club was simple. FC Lorient gave Vincent Aboubakar a better environment to express his talent.

The Quest to win Trophies:

After his club career comeback, Vincent developed a taste for winning trophies. Aboubakar, on the 24th of August 2014, signed for Porto.

He rejected an offer to join Steve Bruce’s Hull City, a former EPL club which as of then boasts of stars like Harry Maguire and Andy Robertson.

While at Porto, Aboubakar played in a team that had great youngsters. For example, the likes of Casemiro (on loan from Real Madrid), Rúben Neves, Iker Casillas, Sergio Oliveira, Andre Silva, Danilo Pereira (DM), Diogo Costa, etc.

With the Dragões, Aboubakar discovered the Champions League and scored 36 goals for the club. In total, the Cameroonian won four FC Porto trophies (two Primeira Liga, one Taça de Portugal and one Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira) before accepting a move to Beşiktaş.

In 2016, Aboubakar joined the Süper Lig reigning champions where he continued to show his class. The Striker, alongside Cenk Tosun and Anderson Talisca, formed a formidable strike partnership – which produced 55 league goals in a season.

Similar to FC Porto, Aboubakar won trophies with Beşiktaş (the Süper Lig and Turkish Cup). Although memorable moments with his best friend (Anderson Talisca) will linger for a long time. However, that feeling of winning the prestigious Süper Lig will stay with him forever.

The Saudi move:

After conquering French, Portuguese, and Turkish club football, Aboubakar signed what many fans would call a surprise transfer. Similar to the decision of Andre Ayew (in 2021), Aboubakar made his mind up to play his football, not in Europe, but in the Middle East.

On 8 June 2021, Aboubakar signed with the Saudi club, Al Nassr, where he earned a whooping €6 million per year.

Shocking to football fans, the club also signed Anderson Talisca, who was Aboubakar’s Beşiktaş Strike partner. Even in Saudi, Aboubakar’s goals and skills humbled opponents.

Life with the Indomitable Lions:

Vincent Aboubakar’s adventures with Cameroon senior Football began when he was only eighteen. As earlier stated, the country was desperately in need of a local talent who would support Samuel Eto’o. He became the chosen one alongside German-born Eric Choupo-Moting.

From becoming one of the youngest players in the history of the FIFA World Cup, Aboubakar gradually imposed himself on the national team after Samuel Eto’o Fils’ retirement.

So far, his greatest moment with the Indomitable Lions was helping them win the 2017 AFCON finals.

For many fans who didn’t know, it was Vincent Aboubakar who scored the goal that won the AFCON 2017 final against Egypt. The Indomitable Lion scored a goal – which made Egypt’s Mohamed Elneny and Mo Salah speechless.

Vincent’s status in his country indeed changed after that 2017 AFCON goal. Since then, the Forward has dominated African football.

No doubt, recent African top strikers like Didier Drogba, Emmanuel Adebayor, etc, would be proud of Vincent Aboubakar’s goal-scoring prowess – especially in the 2021 AFCON.

Building a Legacy:

In the 2021 AFCON, Aboubakar proved himself to be Africa’s goalscoring powerhouse by taking football by storm. With 8 goals in 7 games, he became AFCON’s top scorer. Indeed, Vincent Aboubakar’s AFCON Legacy will linger for many years to come.

As I write Vincent Aboubakar’s Biography, he is still less popular than his big brothers – the likes of Roger Milla and Samuel Eto’o. However, one thing is clear for Aboubakar. The fact that he has an opportunity to move past the shadows of these Legends in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

The rest, as we say, about the pride of Garoua, is now history. Having dissected Vincent Aboubakar’s Biography, we’ll use the next section to discuss facts about his wife and children. Now, without further ado, let’s begin.

Photo of Vincent Aboubakar’s Wife:

Behind the successful Indomitable Lion’s captain three exists the woman of his life. Put simply, Vincent Aboubakar is happily married to his wife, whom very little is known about. From what we’ve gathered, Vincent Aboubakar’s Wife had a baby on the 18th of Feb 2021.

Vincent Aboubakar’s Children:

At the time his wife gave birth, research has it that the Striker became a Father for the third time. By implication, it means Vincent Aboubakar has three children from his wife – as of the 18th of February 2021. In the next paragraph, we’ll tell you the name of Aboubakar’s child.

A few first weeks after his son’s birth, Vincent Aboubakar had the newborn baptized at a church. Following that, the Cameroonian captain gave his son the name – Christian Axe. Further research reveals that Abubakar has three sons (his only children) from his wife.

Now, let’s introduce you to one of Vincent Aboubakar’s sons. At the time he took this photo, the Cameroonian Captain was in a trophy celebration mood with Beşiktaş. How old do you think Vincent Aboubakar’s look-alike son would be from this photo?…  three years, four, five?…

Personal Life:

In the course of reading Vincent Aboubakar’s Biography, you’ve learned a lot about him.

Now, away from everything he does on the pitch, who exactly is Vincent?

You see this man?… He is so simple and always ready to help people around him.

This section of Vincent Aboubakar’s Bio gives you factual details of his personal life. Now, without further ado, let’s begin.

First, he is someone who believes in the act of Spiritual Awakening. According to Vincent, the most important thing a human needs in life is spiritual elevation. He believes that the more spiritually elevated a person is, the more is able to comprehend difficult things.

Secondly, Vincent Aboubakar loves reading. Over the years, the Cameroonian Forward has read a lot. Vincent Aboubakar has also studied a range of topics in the fields of metaphysics, Astronomy, philosophy, etc. Speaking about his reading culture, the Forward once said;

It is important to read and understand the things of metaphysics, astronomy, and philosophy.

This is because it brings clarity to a person and develops the virtues of a spirit.

Aboubakar has a book that he wrote about spirituality but said it may never be published. In fact, the Strong Lion has been writing for over ten years about the world around him. Topics like the human species, the cosmos, atoms, and human existence fascinate Vincent Aboubakar.

Also, Vincent is someone who thinks writing gives him power. Aboubakar loves books that speak about the subconscious mind and believes that has made him a better person. One of Aboubakar’s favourite books is “The Power of Your Subconscious Mind” by Joseph Murphy.

Self-belief:

Five months before the 2017 AFCON in Gabon, Abubakar spent some time at the home of former Cameroon international Aurélien Chedjou. Both had a very long discussion. Vincent told him they were going to win the tournament. The Forward’s prophesy didn’t end there.

He told another teammate, Clinton Njié, that he was going to score in the 2017 AFCON finals. Shockingly, all he prophesied came to pass. On another note, Vincent Aboubakar’s ability to remain calm and unfazed even in the face of tension makes him a true leader.

A Loner:

Vincent Aboubakar’s family members, including his closest friends, best describe him as a loner. The Striker is someone who loves to stay in his corner and his thoughts. In fact, it was after six months (while in France) that people got to know that Aboubakar speaks French.

At first, everyone, including his coaches, felt it was the language barrier that made him not speak French.  However, people became surprised when they later found out the truth. That young Vincent ( during his Valenciennes days) actually suffered from shyness.

Hates Alcohol:

Once upon a time, in the presence of his family and loved ones, Vincent Aboubakar drank alcohol for the first time. The brothers of the Superstar that day discovered a man they were not used to. That day, Aboubakar became drunk, was very extravagant, danced and talked a lot.

Speaking about the incident, Gustavo, who is Vincent Aboubakar’s brother, said,

”It was several years ago, we had a party, and Vincent drank alcohol for the first time. We discovered someone we did not know.
At 3 am, while he was in bed, Vincent couldn’t take it anymore. It was as if he regretted having drunk that night. Vincent no longer recognized his body. To get himself back, he rose from his bed and began jogging in the middle of the night.
Since that day, he never drank again in his life. We told him: “Vincent, you take care of the football, and we, your brothers, take care of the alcohol…”

Very Emotional to Movies:

One night, Aboubakar and his French friend were watching a war movie on TV. In that action movie, the Germans had taken hostages and threatened to shoot them. One of the hostages became stubborn and suddenly found a way to escape his imprisonment.

At one point in the film, this particular hostage got up and began running for his freedom. The Germans reacted by shooting in his direction. Observing that, Vincent Aboubakar quickly jumped out of his chair, yelling…

“No, stay back in your prison, you will get killed! no…”

LifeStyle:

Starting off, the Cameroonian captain is someone who has zero pride. Neither does Vincent make self-satisfaction talk about his wealth or the huge wages/salary as a pro footballer. However, one thing is sure, Vincent Aboubakar spends a lot on his wife, kids and family.

Where is Vincent Aboubakar’s House:

According to research, his family home is hidden in the South of Yaoundé city of Cameroon. Vincent Aboubakar’s house is situated in Yaoundé’s Odza district, where some of Cameroon Ministers also live. Around his home has a huge beige wall which gives it the best protection.

When you enter Vincent Aboubakar’s house, you’ll have to roll your eyes to see the lobby ceiling and the shimmering chandelier that looms over. These are the words of his little brother, Gustavo Aboubakar;

For living in this house, the entire Aboubakar family has Vincent to appreciate. Without him, we don’t know what we would be doing today.

My brother, Vincent, is a very simple gentleman. When he comes to his house, there is this extra feeling of happiness, and the children always love to play with him. 

Vincent Aboubakar Family Life:

When he got the opportunity to move abroad to play football, it became hard for members of his household to cut the cord. This section of Vincent Aboubakar’s Biography tells you more about his parents and family members. So, without further ado, let’s begin.

About Vincent Aboubakar’s Father:

Sadly, Edouard Aboubakar is no more. He died in the year 2010 – in the first months of his son’s arrival in Valenciennes, Northern France.

When Aboubakar learnt of his Father’s death, he never became himself, and that had an effect on his performance for Valenciennes.

Coupled with the news of his Dad’s death, poor Vincent Aboubakar had a lot of challenges during that period of 2010. He landed in France alone, without family or partner (his wife – whom he later married).

Poor Vincent could only glue himself to his phone, even as he mourned his father. Not forgetting, he struggled with cold and adapting to a new French culture.

About Vincent Aboubakar’s Mother:

Following the death of Edouard (her late husband), Maobeal Alice Aboubakar found a way to live for ten years before her death. Vincent Aboubakar’s Mother died on Christmas day – December 25th of 2020. As observed here, poor Vincent was very inconsolable at his mother’s funeral.

Maobeal Alice Aboubakar died at CNPS Hospital in Garoua – which is where Vincent Aboubakar’s family comes from.

Before being rushed to the hospital, it was reported that she had a fall at her home. Based on findings, Maobeal Alice Aboubakar fell in her bathroom, which resulted in her being hospitalized.

About Yannick Aboubakar – one of Vincent’s Siblings:

In the first place, Yannick Aboubakar is a married man. Vincent’s brother is married to Line Aboubakar. Both couples (as pictured here) never miss the opportunity to show support for their family breadwinner whenever he puts on that Indomitable Lion’s shirt.

About Gustavo Aboubakar – Vincent’s Brother:

He is one of the sons of Late Edouard and Maobeal Alice. Gustavo Aboubakar is one of Vincent Aboubakar’s siblings (among his many brothers). He was with Vincent on the day he drank Alcohol for the first time. Gustavo was the one who shared Vincent Aboubakar’s unforgettable experience of being drunk for the first time.

About Michel Dior – Vincent Aboubakar’s Brother:

Very outspoken, he once shared the family experience of their childhood, as revealed in this Bio. Michel Dior once had his own football aspirations. Sadly, it was cut short because of his unhealthy lifestyle, which truncated his dreams of becoming a professional footballer.

Untold Facts:

Having journeyed all the way to this stage – in Vincent Aboubakar’s Biography, we’ll use this section to tell you more information about him.

Vincent Aboubakar’s Salary Facts and Net Worth:

Starting off, the Captain of the Indomitable Lion is a Cameroon Billionaire. Now, let’s give you some evidence. Converting €6 million, which is Vincent Aboubakar’s salary with the Saudi club, Al Nassr, we have the sum of 3,914,728,715 francs.

Considering his many years of career experience, contract bonuses and assets, we place Vincent Aboubakar Net Worth at approximately 27.5 million Euros.

How rich is Vincent Aboubakar compared to the average Cameroonian?

According to Salary Explorer, the average citizen of Cameroon makes around 5,520,000 XAF per year. Did you know?… It would take such a citizen 59 years to make what Vincent Aboubakar earns (only in a month) with Al Nassr.

What he thinks about Mohamed Salah:

An ongoing rivalry once saw the Liverpool Legend as Aboubakar’s biggest threat during the 2021 AFCON. So in an interview, the Cameroon Captain made it known (publicly) in the following words… “Mohamed Salah does not impress me”. The Cameroon national team captain fired more shots by saying that Mo Salah is not at the level of Kylian Mbappe.

Though Vincent Aboubakar once made a controversial comment about Mohamed Salah, he remains a player who deeply respects his opponents. He famously remarked that in African football, there are no small teams. This reflects his humility and understanding of the competitive nature of the sport, particularly on the African continent.

Vincent Aboubakar FIFA Profile:

At the age of 29, the Indomitable Lion had everything needed by a modern-day Striker. However, there is only one thing Aboubakar lacks when it comes to his footballing abilities in FIFA. That one thing is his interception rating – as revealed by his SOFIFA card.

Almost became a Chelsea FC player:

Years ago, Abubakar was once almost close to joining Jose Mourinho‘s second spell with Chelsea Football Club. After the departure of Romelu Lukaku to Everton, Chelsea considered Vincent a worthy replacement, especially after the sale of Fernando Torres.

Rather, the London club settled with Diego Costa. Surprisingly, what prevented Aboubakar’s Chelsea FC transfer was a misunderstanding over commission percentages. A 22-year-old Vincent was a very good Striker for Lorient at that time. Following the Chelsea breakdown, he signed for FC Porto.

Vincent Aboubakar Religion:

Although born to a Christian mother (the Late Deaconess Maobeal Alice Aboubakar), the Indomitable Lion is a Muslim. It is pertinent to note that not every member of Vincent Aboubakar’s family belongs to the Islamic religion. Now, let’s tell you more about this.

While researching about his children, we realize that Aboubakar’s son – born on the 18th of February 2021, bears the non-Muslim name – Christian Axe. Also, he was baptized in a Church. This fact leaves a clue that Vincent Aboubakar’s wife is likely to be a Christian.

EndNote:

Vincent Aboubakar was born on the 22nd day of January 1992 to Maobeal Alice Aboubakar (his Mum) and Edouard Aboubakar (his Dad). His birthplace is Garoua, Northern Cameroon. Vincent Aboubakar is the son of a Cook (his late Father) and a Deaconess (his late Mother.)

The Captain of the Indomitable Lion has many siblings. Vincent is one among eight children born to his parents – Late Mr and Mrs Edouard and Maobeal Aboubakar. Regarding his roots, Vincent Aboubakar’s family is from Roumdé Adjia, in Garoua, northern Cameroon.

Vincent Aboubakar’s brothers – Gustavo Aboubakar, Michael Dior, and Yannick Aboubakar are the most popular of his many siblings. Research has it that the Cameroonian is the fifth child among six males and two females born to the marital union of his late parents.

Alongside his cousin and brothers, Aboubakar (when he was a child) played football every day in the fields of Roumdé Adjia district, Garoua, North Cameroon. In his Early Years, the future Cameroon Captain was a goalkeeper – before his conversion to a Forward (a striker).

Vincent Aboubakar’s destiny to become great came when he was 12 years old. He and his cousin won the Top Cup local competition. It opened the way for him to join Brasseries Academy and later, Cotton sport. This was before an opportunity to play in France came his way.

As of 2022, Aboubakar’s career journey has taken him to Valenciennes, Lorient, Porto, Beşiktaş, and Al Nassr. The biggest highlight of his career would forever be his 2017 AFCON-winning goal. As I write his Bio, Aboubakar is optimistic about the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

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