Age, Biography and Wiki
Modeste M'bami was born on 9 October, 1982 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, is a Cameroonian footballer (1982–2023). Discover Modeste M'bami's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 41 years old?
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| Age |
41 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
9 October 1982 |
| Birthday |
9 October |
| Birthplace |
Yaoundé, Cameroon |
| Date of death |
2023 |
| Died Place |
Le Havre, France |
| Nationality |
Cameroon
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Modeste M'bami Height, Weight & Measurements
At 41 years old, Modeste M'bami height is 1.72 m and Weight 148 lbs.
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| Height |
1.72 m |
| Weight |
148 lbs |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Modeste M'bami Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Modeste M'bami worth at the age of 41 years old? Modeste M'bami’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Cameroon. We have estimated Modeste M'bami's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
footballer |
Modeste M'bami Social Network
Timeline
Modeste Mbami (9 October 1982 – 7 January 2023) was a Cameroonian professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Mbami played for clubs in France, Saudi Arabia, and Cameroon, most notably Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille, both of which in Ligue 1.
Born in Yaoundé, Mbami started his career in his home country playing for Dynamo Douala but was quickly spotted by foreign clubs.
Mbami joined Sedan during the summer of 2000.
Despite his young age, Mbami played ten matches in his first season in Division 1 and helped his club to finish fifth.
He rapidly became a team regular and played 60 matches in the two following seasons.
Mbami won the Olympic football games with his country in 2000 in Sydney, also scoring the golden goal against Brazil during the quarter-finals.
In 2003, the club was relegated to Ligue 2 and Mbami decided to sign a five-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain for €5 million after his agent Willie McKay halted advanced discussions with Wolverhampton Wanderers.
During his first season with Paris Saint-Germain, Mbami was associated with another young defensive midfielder, Lorik Cana.
Despite their lack of experience, they played a big part in the club's good season, where Paris Saint-Germain finished second in Ligue 1 and won the Coupe de France.
He was also in the team when Cameroon reached the finals of the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2003 and was part of the 2004 African Cup of Nations team which finished top of its group in the first round of competition, before failing to secure qualification for the semi-finals.
The club's 2004–05 season was less successful, in which Mbami bami was struggling with an injury.
The 2005–06 season saw Mbami help Paris Saint-Germain to another Coupe de France title, while the club finished 9th in the league.
Mbami acquired French nationality by naturalization on 26 December 2005.
In August 2006, after three years at Paris Saint-Germain, Mbami was transferred to arch-rivals Marseille, signing a three-year contract, and thus renewing his midfield partnership with Lorik Cana, who had signed for Marseille the season before.
Mbami was also in the Cameroon national team that failed to qualify for the 2006 FIFA World Cup as it finished second in its qualification group behind the Ivory Coast.
Mbami left Marseille after his contract expired in the summer of 2009 and has since had trials at English Premier League clubs Portsmouth, Bolton Wanderers, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Wigan Athletic.
After his contract ended with Marseille he moved on 30 September 2009 for a trial with the Spanish club UD Almería, later Almería completed the purchase of the midfielder, the Cameroon player signed a contract with the Spanish club.
In July 2011, Mbami and Juanito were released by Almería.
Then he joined China League One club Dalian Aerbin and was loaned to Chinese Super League side Changchun Yatai immediately.
Mbami returned to Dalian Aerbin in 2012.
However, he could not play for Dalian Aerbin in the 2012 league season due to the foreign players restricted rule.
Mbami transferred to Saudi Premier League side Al-Ittihad in July 2012.
In 2014 he moved to Colombia joining Millonarios, from the capital city Bogotá.
Mbami was hired to play as a defensive midfielder and signed a contract for the 2014–15 season.
In November 2019 he turned down a coaching job with the Cameroon national team.
On 7 January 2023, Paris Saint-Germain announced that Mbami had died of a heart attack, at the age of 40.
