François Omam-Biyik

Early life Omam-Biyik started out as a goalkeeper, and later a defender, before converting into a striker at the age of 16.

Club career Omam-Biyik had success with different French clubs before moving to Marseille in the summer of 1992. He only played one match, and was transferred to Lens in October 1992. After a few years he continued his career in Mexico with Club América and Puebla F.C., with short stops in European clubs towards the late nineties. Omam-Biyik retired after the 1999–2000 season.

In 1987 and 1991 he finished third in a run for an African Footballer of the Year award. He and his brother André helped Cameroon to the quarter-finals.

He also scored against Sweden in the first round of the 1994 World Cup.

He was called up to 1998 World Cup, which was his third.

Omam-Biyik scored a total of 26 goals in 73 appearances. He is Cameroon's record World Cup player, with 11 matches in three tournaments.

Style of play Omam-Biyik's aerial ability led to the term "Omam-Biyik" being used as a nickname for a headed goal. He pledged to help rebuild the first team but worked with the club for just two months.

On 20 July 2013, Omam-Biyik was signed to coach Gabonese champions Union Sportive de Bitam, replacing his compatriot Thomas Libiih.

At the end of September 2019, Omam-Biyik was appointed assistant manager under newly hired manager Toni Conceição for Cameroon.

Personal life He is the father of Emilio Omam-Biyik and cousin of Francis Eliezer Omam, both of whom are footballers. François' older brother, André, and André's sons, Jean-Armel, and Enzo, are also footballers.

Career statistics International

Scores and results list Cameroon's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Omam-Biyik goal.

Honours Lens Coupe de la Ligue: 1994

Cameroon African Cup of Nations: 1988 Afro-Asian Cup of Nations: 1985