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Jacques Songo'o is credited as an association football player and association football coach. Jacques Songo'o was born in Sackbayémé, Littoral, Cameroon on March 17, 1964. That works out to 62 years old in 2026. The listed height is 182 cm.
My Take
Jacques Songo'o earns my admiration for mastering the loneliest job on the pitch. A Cameroonian keeper who built a long career in France and Spain, anchoring Deportivo de La Coruña through their 1999-2000 La Liga title, he was the last line of defense when the spotlight always favors the scorers. What moves me most is the full circle: from African talent climbing to the European summit, he now serves as goalkeeping coach for Cameroon's national team, passing the craft back to the next generation. That arc, ascent abroad and then service to home, is the kind of life story I deeply respect. A genuinely admirable man.
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- Name (English)
- Jacques Songo'o
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャック・ソンゴォ
- Reading
- じゃっく・そんごぉ
- Born
- March 17, 1964 (age 62)
- Origin
- Sackbayémé, Littoral, Cameroon
- Height
- 182 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Dragon
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jacques Songo'o born?
Born March 17, 1964 (age 62).
Where is Jacques Songo'o from?
Jacques Songo'o is from Sackbayémé, Littoral, Cameroon.
What does Jacques Songo'o do?
Jacques Songo'o works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Jacques Songo'o?
Jacques Songo'o is 182 cm.
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