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My Take
I have a soft spot for grafters like Éric Maxim Choupo-Moting. Born and raised in Germany yet choosing to represent Cameroon, this towering forward worked his way up from a Hamburger SV debut through clubs across Europe, eventually landing among Bayern Munich's title winners late in his career. Now still going at New York Red Bulls, his sheer longevity is admirable. He was never the flashiest star, but he had that knack for scoring in decisive moments. A patient, journeyman striker who kept proving himself, he's exactly the type of player I find easy to root for.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Éric Maxim Choupo-Moting
- Name (Japanese)
- エリック・マキシム・シュポ＝モティング
- Reading
- えりっく・まきしむ・しゅぽ＝もてぃんぐ
- Born
- March 23, 1989 (age 37)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Snake
- Origin
- Hamburg
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 191 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Éric Maxim Choupo-Moting born?
Born March 23, 1989 (age 37).
Where is Éric Maxim Choupo-Moting from?
Éric Maxim Choupo-Moting is from Hamburg.
What does Éric Maxim Choupo-Moting do?
Éric Maxim Choupo-Moting works as association football player.
How tall is Éric Maxim Choupo-Moting?
Éric Maxim Choupo-Moting is 191 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.