Émile Mbouh

**Émile Belmont Mbouh Mbouh** (born 30 May 1966) is a Cameroonian former footballer who played at both professional and international levels as a midfielder. He was known for his relentless energy and strong defensive play. As a key component in Cameroon's midfield, Mbouh's ability to intercept passes and protect the defense was instrumental, showcasing his tactical awareness throughout the tournament. Although the Indomitable Lions faced a challenging group stage, Mbouh's standout moment came in a spirited match against Sweden, where he managed to maintain composure and control in the midfield despite the high stakes. His disciplined play saw him clock significant minutes on the field, contributing to Cameroon's unforgettable World Cup journey. Known for his tenacity and work ethic, Émile Mbouh remains a cherished figure among fans of Cameroon's vibrant football history. Recognized as one of the best defensive midfielders of his generation.

## Club career

He started his career in Union Duala. From 1986 to 1988 he played for Diamant Jaounde, later he played for Le Havre AC, and in the 1989/1990 season he moved to Swiss CS Chênois. Later, he went to Portugal to play for Vitória SC. There he scored 1 goal and made 1 assist in 14 matches. In the 1991/1992 season, he played for Benfica e Castelo Branco, where he made 20 appearances (1 goal, 1 assist). In the 1992/1993 season, he played for Saudi Ettifaq FC. During the 1994 World Cup, he was a player for Qatar SC. He played there for one season, after which he decided to transfer to Malaysia, to Perlis FA. He played there for two seasons. He then played for clubs such as Singapore's Tiong Bahru United, Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur FA and Sabah FA, and China's Liaoning Tianrun.

## International career

He participated in the 1990 and 1994 World Championships. At the World Cup in Italy, he played four matches, against Argentina (yellow card in the 54th minute), against Romania, against Russia, and against Colombia (yellow card in the 68th minute). In 1994, he played in two matches, against the Swedes (yellow card in the 5th minute of the match), and against the Brazilians. In total, he played 6 matches at the World Cup and was punished with yellow cards 3 times.

## Honours

**Cameroon**
- African Cup of Nations: 1988; runner-up, 1986
- Afro-Asian Cup of Nations: 1985

## Infobox (football biography)

- **name**: Émile Mbouh
- **fullname**: Émile Belmont Mbouh Mbouh
- **birth place**: Douala, Cameroon
- **position**: Midfielder
- **years1**: 1984–1986
- **clubs1**: Union Douala
- **years2**: 1986–1988
- **clubs2**: Diamant Yaoundé
- **years3**: 1988–1989
- **clubs3**: Le Havre AC, Le Havre
- **caps3**: 11
- **goals3**: 0
- **years4**: 1989–1990
- **clubs4**: CS Chênois, Chênois
- **caps4**: 9
- **goals4**: 0
- **years5**: 1990–1991
- **clubs5**: Vitória S.C., Vitória de Guimarães
- **caps5**: 14
- **goals5**: 1
- **years6**: 1991–1992
- **clubs6**: Sport Benfica e Castelo Branco, Benfica e Castelo Branco
- **caps6**: 20
- **goals6**: 1
- **years7**: 1992–1993
- **clubs7**: Al-Ettifaq Club, Ettifaq
- **years8**: 1993–1995
- **clubs8**: Qatar SC
- **years9**: 1995–1997
- **clubs9**: Perlis FA
- **years10**: 1997
- **clubs10**: Tanjong Pagar United FC, Tiong Bahru United
- **years11**: 1997–1998
- **clubs11**: Kuala Lumpur FA
- **caps11**: 8
- **goals11**: 0
- **years12**: 1998–1999
- **clubs12**: Liaoning Whowin F.C., Liaoning Tianrun
- **years13**: 1999–2001
- **clubs13**: Sabah F.C. (Malaysia), Sabah FA
- **nationalyears1**: 1985–1994
- **nationalteam1**: Cameroon national football team, Cameroon
- **nationalcaps1**: 68
- **nationalgoals1**: 3