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Roger Milla was born in Yaoundé, Centre, Cameroon on May 20, 1952. Roger Milla is an association football player and association football coach. That works out to 74 years old in 2026. Listed accolades include Knight of the Legion of Honour (2006). The listed height is 176 cm.
My Take
Roger Milla holds a special place in my mind not just as a great forward but as a symbol. His 1990 World Cup run, scoring at 38 and dancing by the corner flag, remains one of football's most joyous images. As one of the first African players to become a global star, he opened doors that mattered far beyond his own career. Three World Cups and a Legion of Honour underline the substance behind the legend. What I treasure most is the message he embodied: age is no barrier to brilliance or to joy. A genuine hero of mine.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Roger Milla
- Name (Japanese)
- ロジェ・ミラ
- Reading
- ろじぇ・みら
- Born
- May 20, 1952 (age 74)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dragon
- Origin
- Yaoundé, Centre, Cameroon
- Height
- 176 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2006 Knight of the Legion of Honour
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger%20Milla
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%AD%E3%82%B8%E3%82%A7%E3%83%BB%E3%83%9F%E3%83%A9
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q168540
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
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 Roger Milla born?
Born May 20, 1952 (age 74).
Where is Roger Milla from?
Roger Milla is from Yaoundé, Centre, Cameroon.
What does Roger Milla do?
Roger Milla works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Roger Milla?
Roger Milla is 176 cm.
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