Although the Ballon d'Or eluded him during his playing time, the Cameroon legend feels he is the best African player ever

Former Barcelona and Inter Milan striker Samuel Eto’o has insisted he is the best African player in history.

The 38-year-old had an illustrious career where he won 18 major trophies, including three Champions Leagues and two Africa Cup of Nations titles as well as an Olympic gold medal.

Eto’o was named the African Player of the Year four times but failed to win the Ballon d'Or, with his best placing being in the 2005 edition where he finished third.

Eto’o believes he was the best player from the continent, given his achievements during his playing time for his country and the various clubs he played for.

"I don't need to lay claim to anything, it's just a fact. Whether you accept it or not, it's a fact," Eto’o told AFP.

"Everyone is entitled to their opinion. You know, as an African, you are always being judged. What is unacceptable is that the first people to do it are always the Africans. They can't take anything away from me because I am proud to be African.

"When I look at where I came from and how far I got, I tell myself that I am entitled to be proud. That doesn't mean I am big-headed, far from it. It is just that, in this world, people like puppets and I don't accept being one."

Source : https://www.eurosport.com/football/barcelona-legend-samuel-eto-o-it-s-a-fact-that-i-m-the-best-african-player-ever_sto7519157/story-amp.shtml

No be lie na. We all know

He May be the most decorated African player, George Weah still holds the highest individual award more than Eto’o does.

European football and World football awards aren’t “moinmoin”

George Weah is still number 1, followed closely by Eto'o

For him mind oo




What's happened to JUDGE WEAH that won world best....
What happened to JJ

Pack well biko.

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Who come ask you?

No dey make mouth



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Can't argue with that Eto'o.

very true!

Aside petty awards, who in Africa can beat these.....................

Gold at the 2000 Olympics
Africa Cup of Nations winner in 2000, 2002
African Player of the Year in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2010
UEFA Champions League winner in 2005, 2009, 2010
African Cup of Nations all-time top goalscorer
RCD Mallorca all-time top goalscorer
Cameroon all-time top goalscorer
He came third in 2005 for FIFA World Player of the Year.
He has been to a record 4 world cup competitions when Goerge Weah could not boast of one.
Abeg shoe get size

Is you better than Chukueze?

The greatest so far...
1. CR7===The one and only GOAT. Greater than Pele and Maradona
2. Mo Salah===He is greater than Weah and Eto'o
3. Pele & Maradona
5. Chukueze
6. Eto
7. Weah
8. Then that short engine from Barcelona===Messi the SHEEP

he is one of the best actually, and his comparisson are the like of weah

I just asked my hubby now and he confirmed to me that Yakubu Aiyegbeni is number 1 followed by Osaze Odemwinge.

Gorge Weah watin..how many of his ball you watch ? Eto’o the African GOAT

Etoo, you are good but George Weah is the only GOAT I know.

You’re an African Legend no doubt.

Na true cha,but if to say okocha didn't use his igbo man's mentality to chase after a financially,successfully short career,eto wouldn't be here bragging.

who confirmed that one....

I hate when ppl sing their own praises...

We know no be lie

He may be right

That was then jare

Lies....

Greats were before you
And even after you

Well, not technically wrong and also not perfectly correct.

How e take concern boiz��