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Jean-Pierre Junior Nsame (born 1 May 1993) is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ekstraklasa club Legia Warsaw.
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Club career
[edit]Early career
[edit]Nsame made his professional debut in April 2012 for Angers in a 1–1 Ligue 2 draw against Metz.[2] He made 23 appearances for Angers over four seasons with the club and also enjoyed loan spells with Carquefou and Amiens in the Championnat National.
At the end of the 2015–16 season, having failed to break into the first team on a regular basis, Nsame was released by the club. In July 2016, Nsame went on trial at English League One side Walsall and played in a 2–1 friendly defeat to Norwich City. However, after negative details emerged about his past, he was released by the club.[3][4]
Servette
[edit]On 23 August 2016, Nsame signed for Swiss Challenge League side Servette. He finished as the league's top goalscorer with 23 goals, helping the club to an impressive third place finish after their promotion the previous season.
Young Boys
[edit]His goals attracted interest from other clubs and in July 2017, after only one year in Geneva, he joined Young Boys of the Swiss Super League. In his first season, he was part of the Young Boys squad that won the Super League title for the first time in 32 years.[5] They clinched the title with a 2–1 win over Luzern on 28 April 2018, with Nsame scoring an 89th minute winner.[6] He helped the club retain their title the following campaign, scoring 15 goals in 31 league appearances.
On 14 September 2019, Nsame netted his first hat-trick for the club in an 11–2 victory over fifth division side FC Freienbach in the second round of the Swiss Cup. Five days later, he scored his first goal in European competition in a 2–1 defeat to Portuguese side FC Porto in the group stage of the Europa League.[7] On 24 November, he scored a hat-trick in a 4–3 win over FC Sion in the Swiss Super League; the match also saw Pajtim Kasami score a hat-trick for Sion.[8]
In the 2019–20 Swiss Super league season Nsame finished the season as the league's top goalscorer with 32 goals in 32 matches[9] and powered the Young Boys to winning the Swiss double, by winning the Swiss League for the 3rd straight time[10] and the Swiss Cup.[11]
Loan to Venezia
[edit]On 31 January 2022, Nsame joined Italian club Venezia on loan until the end of the 2021–22 season, with an option to buy.[12]
Como
[edit]On 25 January 2024, Nsame signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Como in Serie B.[13]
Legia Warsaw
[edit]On 18 June 2024, Nsame was sent on loan to Ekstraklasa club Legia Warsaw, with an option to buy at the end of the season.[14]
Loan to St. Gallen
[edit]On 30 January 2025, Legia activated his buy option and immediately sent him on loan, returning him to Switzerland to join St. Gallen for the remainder of the season.[15] In 13 games at the Kybunpark, he scored two goals, which brought his Swiss Super League tally to 111, equaling Marco Streller's record.[16] On 9 June 2025, St. Gallen announced that they would not be making use of the option to sign him permanently and he returned to Poland.
International career
[edit]Nsame was called up to the Cameroon squad for the 2017 Confederations Cup.[17]
He earned his first cap for Cameroon when he started their match against Nigeria on 4 September 2017 in a qualifying match for the 2018 World Cup.[18]
On 9 November 2022, he was named in the final squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.[19]
Personal life
[edit]Career statistics
[edit]Club
[edit]- As of match played 31 August 2025[22]
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | League cup[b] | Europe | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Angers | 2011–12 | Ligue 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | |||
| 2012–13 | Ligue 2 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 19 | 1 | |||
| 2015–16 | Ligue 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 7 | 0 | |||
| Total | 23 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 27 | 1 | ||||
| Carquefou (loan) | 2013–14 | Championnat National | 22 | 0 | 6 | 0 | — | — | — | 28 | 0 | |||
| Amiens (loan) | 2014–15 | Championnat National | 34 | 7 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | 36 | 10 | |||
| Servette | 2016–17 | Swiss Challenge League | 31 | 23 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 31 | 23 | |||
| Young Boys | 2017–18 | Swiss Super League | 31 | 13 | 5 | 2 | — | 9[c] | 0 | — | 45 | 15 | ||
| 2018–19 | Swiss Super League | 31 | 15 | 4 | 1 | — | 5[d] | 0 | — | 40 | 16 | |||
| 2019–20 | Swiss Super League | 32 | 32 | 6 | 7 | — | 8[e] | 2 | — | 46 | 41 | |||
| 2020–21 | Swiss Super League | 30 | 19 | 1 | 0 | — | 11[f] | 7 | — | 42 | 26 | |||
| 2022–23 | Swiss Super League | 33 | 21 | 4 | 5 | — | 6[g] | 4 | — | 43 | 30 | |||
| 2023–24 | Swiss Super League | 18 | 9 | 3 | 3 | — | 4[d] | 0 | — | 25 | 12 | |||
| Total | 175 | 109 | 23 | 18 | — | 43 | 13 | — | 241 | 140 | ||||
| Venezia (loan) | 2021–22 | Serie A | 11 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 0 | ||||
| Como | 2023–24 | Serie B | 8 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 0 | ||||
| Legia Warsaw (loan) | 2024–25 | Ekstraklasa | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 3[g] | 1 | — | 10 | 2 | ||
| St. Gallen (loan) | 2024–25 | Swiss Super League | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 13 | 2 | |||
| Legia Warsaw | 2025–26 | Ekstraklasa | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 7[h] | 5 | 1[i] | 0 | 12 | 6 | |
| Career total | 327 | 144 | 34 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 53 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 417 | 184 | ||
- ^ Includes Coupe de France, Swiss Cup, Polish Cup
- ^ Includes Coupe de la Ligue
- ^ Three appearances in UEFA Champions League, six appearances in UEFA Europa League
- ^ a b Appearances in UEFA Champions League
- ^ Two appearances in UEFA Champions League, six appearances and two goals in UEFA Europa League
- ^ Two appearances and one goal in UEFA Champions League, nine appearances and six goals in UEFA Europa League
- ^ a b Appearances in UEFA Conference League
- ^ Five appearances and four goals in UEFA Europa League, two appearances and one goal in UEFA Conference League
- ^ Appearance in Polish Super Cup
International
[edit]- As of match played on 27 September 2022
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 4 | 0 | |
Honours
[edit]Young Boys
- Swiss Super League: 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20,[23] 2020–21,[24] 2022–23
- Swiss Cup: 2019–20, 2022–23[22][11]
Legia Warsaw
Individual
- Swiss Super League Player of the Year: 2019–20,[26] 2020–21
- Swiss Super League top scorer: 2019–20,[27] 2020–21, 2022–23[28]
- Swiss Super League Goal of the Year: 2016–17, 2017–18,[29]
- Swiss Super League Team of the Year: 2019–20,[30] 2020–21[31]
- Swiss Cup top scorer: 2019–20,[32] 2022–23
- Swiss Challenge League top scorer: 2016–17
References
[edit]- ^ "FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 – Squad list: Cameroon (CMR)" (PDF). FIFA. 15 November 2022. p. 5. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
- ^ "FC Metz vs. Angers SCO" (in French). lfp.fr. 27 April 2012. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
- ^ "Trialist Jean-Pierre Nsame in Walsall squad to take on Norwich City". Bescot Banter. 9 July 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
- ^ "Walsall end interest in Cameroon striker Jean-Pierre Nsame". Express & Star. 12 July 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
- ^ "How Young Boys shook their nearly-men tag to lift the title and make the Champions League". These Football Times. 17 September 2018. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
- ^ "Young Boys end 32-year wait for Swiss title and end Basel dominance". Reuters. 28 April 2018. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
- ^ "FC Porto 2-1 BSC Young Boys Bern". Sky Sports. 19 September 2019. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
- ^ "FC Sion 3-4 BSC Young Boys Bern". Sky Sports. 24 November 2019. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
- ^ "Top Scorers Swiss Super League 2019-2020 - Football". Eurosport. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ^ "Young Boys seal third straight Swiss title". beIN SPORTS. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ^ a b "Schweizerischer Fussballverband - Statistik und Resultate". football.ch (in German). Retrieved 18 October 2020.
- ^ "JEAN-PIERRE NSAME JOINS VENEZIA FC" (Press release) (in Italian). Venezia. 31 January 2022. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
- ^ "IL GIOCATORE INTERNAZIONALE DEL CAMERUN E DELLA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, JEAN-PIERRE NSAME, FIRMA PER IL COMO 1907" [CAMEROON AND CHAMPIONS LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL JEAN-PIERRE NSAME SIGNS FOR COMO 1907] (in Italian). Como. 25 January 2024. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ^ "Jean-Pierre Nsame w Legii" (in Polish). Legia Warsaw. 18 June 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ "FCSG verstärkt sich leihweise mit Jean-Pierre Nsame" (in Swiss High German). 30 January 2025. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
- ^ "FCSG verabschiedet Diaby und Nsame" (in Swiss High German). 9 June 2025. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ^ Mazibuko, Sandile. "Christian Bassogog tops Cameroon Confederation Cup squad". Goal. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
- ^ "2018 World Cup: Cameroon fail to qualify after Nigeria draw". BBC Sport. 4 September 2014. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
- ^ Cameroon national football team [@LIndomptables] (9 November 2022). "Liste des 26 Lions Indomptables qui iront défendre les couleurs du Cameroun à la Coupe du Monde FIFA Qatar 2022" [List of the 26 Indomitable Lions who will defend the colours of Cameroon at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.] (Tweet) (in French). Retrieved 12 November 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ ""Es zerreisst mich, dass ich mein Kind nicht sehen darf"" [«It tears me up that I can't see my child»]. blick.ch (in German). Blick. 9 December 2018. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
- ^ "Jean-Pierre Nsame (Angers) mis en examen pour violences sur son bébé". L'Equipe.fr (in French). Retrieved 12 November 2015.
- ^ a b "J. Nsamé". Soccerway. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
- ^ "Young Boys wins Swiss league title in 54th week of season". Washington Post. Associated Press. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
- ^ "Young Boys win fourth straight Swiss league title". Yahoo. 18 April 2021. Archived from the original on 18 April 2021. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ Piegza, Michał (13 July 2025). "Legia Warszawa zdobywcą Superpucharu Polski!". sportowefakty.wp.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 13 July 2025.
- ^ "Super League: Jean-Pierre Nsame élu meilleur joueur 2019". RTSSport.ch (in French). 20 January 2020. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
- ^ "Top Scorers". Archived from the original on 22 April 2019. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ "Tore". Swiss Football League. 22 January 2023. Archived from the original on 23 March 2023. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
- ^ "SAFP GOLDEN 11 2017 - Die Gewinner". Golden11. 31 January 2018. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
- ^ "SAFP Golden 11 2019". Golden11. 30 January 2020. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
- ^ "SAFP Golden 11 Winners 2020". Golden11. 2 February 2021. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
- ^ "Cup 2019/2020 - Top Scorer". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
External links
[edit]- Jean-Pierre Nsame – French league stats at LFP – also available in French (archived)
- Jean-Pierre Nsame at Soccerway
- Jean-Pierre Nsame foot-national.com Profile
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Jean-Pierre Nsame
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Early life
Childhood in Cameroon and France
Jean-Pierre Nsame was born on 1 May 1993 in Douala, Cameroon, to Cameroonian parents.[1] Following his parents' separation, Nsame spent his early childhood in Douala under his mother's care, alongside his sister. From as young as five years old, he displayed a profound affinity for football, constantly playing with a ball; his mother later recalled that he seemed "born with" one, and anecdotes describe him learning to walk while chasing it around the house.[7][8] At the age of six, Nsame relocated to France with his sister to join his father, leaving behind a tearful mother who sacrificed their separation for better opportunities abroad; this emotional farewell remains a vivid memory for him. The family settled in the working-class suburb of Clichy-sous-Bois in Seine-Saint-Denis, an area known for its multicultural banlieue environment, where Nsame adapted to European life.[7] The family maintained a modest background in these popular neighborhoods, with his father emphasizing academic priorities alongside any extracurricular pursuits, and Nsame growing up in a large household. This relocation during his formative years bridged his Cameroonian roots with French influences, setting the stage for his later youth football involvement in the region.[7][9]Youth football development
Jean-Pierre Nsame began his structured football journey in France at age seven, shortly after relocating from Cameroon. He joined the youth academy of UF Clichois in Clichy-sous-Bois, a club in the Paris region, where he quickly established himself as a promising forward in local youth leagues. Playing primarily as a striker, Nsame demonstrated an early obsession with scoring, leading his U13 team in goals and contributing to several team successes in regional competitions.[10][11] His physical attributes began to stand out during this period, with rapid growth that eventually reached 1.88 metres, enhancing his presence as a target man in youth matches. Nsame's development at UF Clichois focused on building technical skills and physicality through participation in lower-division youth tournaments, where he honed his positioning and finishing abilities. By around age 12, in 2005, he transitioned to AC Boulogne-Billancourt, another Parisian club, continuing to compete in regional leagues and refining his game against stronger opposition.[1][11] In 2008, at age 15, Nsame moved to the renowned Angers SCO academy in western France, marking a significant step up in his training environment. There, he progressed through the U17 and U19 levels, playing in national youth championships and emphasizing his role as a clinical forward with strong aerial prowess. His time at Angers included early exposures to reserve team training sessions, where he adapted to more competitive settings and began integrating senior-level tactics into his playstyle. This phase solidified his technical foundation and physical maturity, preparing him for professional opportunities.[1][12]Club career
Servette
Jean-Pierre Nsame joined Servette FC on 23 August 2016, signing a two-year contract with the Swiss Challenge League club after limited appearances in French football.[13] He made his debut for the team just one day later, starting in a 2–1 league victory over FC Le Mont LS on 24 August 2016.[14] Four days after that, Nsame scored his first goal for Servette in a 1–1 draw against FC Chiasso on 28 August 2016, marking the beginning of a prolific scoring run.[14] During the 2016–17 season, Nsame quickly established himself as Servette's primary striker, featuring in 31 league matches and contributing 23 goals along with 5 assists.[15] His clinical finishing and physical presence were instrumental in Servette's attacking play, as he often operated as the focal point upfront, linking with midfielders to create scoring opportunities. Nsame's form peaked midway through the campaign, where he netted multiple goals in several games, including a standout performance with two goals in a 4–0 win over FC Wohlen in October 2016.[14] Nsame's goal tally made him the top scorer in the Swiss Challenge League that season, a feat that underscored his breakthrough into consistent professional output.[16] His contributions were pivotal to Servette securing second place and automatic promotion to the Swiss Super League, ending the club's three-year absence from the top flight after relegation in 2013. Despite the success, Nsame's contract was not extended beyond the initial term, as he departed for BSC Young Boys in July 2017 following interest from top-tier clubs.[13]Young Boys
Jean-Pierre Nsame transferred to BSC Young Boys from Servette FC on 19 July 2017 for a reported fee of €900,000, signing a four-year contract. Nsame quickly established himself as a pivotal figure in Young Boys' attack, contributing significantly to the club's domestic dominance in the Swiss Super League. In his debut 2017–18 season, he scored 15 league goals in 32 appearances, helping secure the title as part of a run of four consecutive championships from 2018 to 2021.[17] His goal-scoring prowess peaked in the 2019–20 campaign, where he netted a Swiss Super League record 32 league goals in 32 matches, powering Young Boys to the league title and the Swiss Cup for a domestic double. The following 2020–21 season saw him add 19 league goals in 30 outings, including a hat-trick in a 3–0 victory over Lugano on 18 April 2021 that clinched the title.[18][19] In the truncated 2021–22 season before his loan departure, Nsame managed 4 goals in 16 league appearances, maintaining his role in the team's title push, which Young Boys ultimately won.[17] Over his primary stint from 2017 to January 2022, he amassed 85 goals in 143 Swiss Super League matches, underscoring his status as one of the league's most prolific forwards.[20] Key contributions included a hat-trick in a 5–0 win against Zürich in July 2020, highlighting his clinical finishing in high-stakes domestic fixtures.[21] Nsame also gained European exposure with Young Boys, featuring in the 2018–19 UEFA Champions League group stage alongside Manchester United, Juventus, and Valencia, where he played 6 matches without scoring but contributed to the team's competitive showings. The club returned to the Champions League qualifiers in 2021–22 during his time, advancing to the group stage shortly after his loan to Venezia FC in January 2022.[22]Venezia (loan)
On 31 January 2022, Jean-Pierre Nsame joined Venezia FC on loan from BSC Young Boys until the end of the 2021–22 season, with an option to buy.[23] The move came shortly after Nsame had recovered from a right Achilles tendon injury that had sidelined him earlier in the season at Young Boys.[23] Nsame faced significant adaptation challenges in Serie A, including limited playing time as a substitute and the physical demands of the Italian top flight following his injury recovery.[24] Over 11 appearances totaling 235 minutes, he scored just one goal and provided one assist, a stark contrast to his prolific form in Switzerland.[25] His sole goal came on 23 April 2022 in a 1–3 home defeat to Atalanta BC, where he briefly equalized in the 80th minute after entering as a substitute.[24] These struggles coincided with Venezia's poor campaign, as the club finished 19th and suffered relegation to Serie B. The loan expired on 30 June 2022 without Venezia exercising the purchase option, and Nsame returned to Young Boys.[26]Como
On 26 January 2024, Jean-Pierre Nsame completed a permanent transfer from BSC Young Boys to Como 1907 for a fee of €1.5 million, signing a two-and-a-half-year contract until June 2026.[27][28] This move marked his return to Italian football following a brief loan spell at Venezia three years earlier, bringing his experience from the Swiss Super League to aid Como's ambitions in Serie B.[29] Nsame played a supportive role in Como's promotion push during the second half of the 2023–24 Serie B season, appearing in 16 matches and scoring 6 goals that helped the team secure second place and automatic promotion to Serie A.[30] His physical presence and finishing ability provided depth to the attack, complementing the squad's overall offensive output as they clinched a return to the top flight after two decades.[31] In July 2024, Nsame was loaned to Legia Warsaw for the duration of the season, with Como retaining ownership of his registration.[32] This move allowed him to seek regular playing time in the Polish Ekstraklasa while preserving Como's long-term investment.[33] On 29 January 2025, Legia exercised the buy option and completed a permanent transfer for Nsame from Como for €150,000, signing him until June 2026.Legia Warsaw
On 12 July 2024, Jean-Pierre Nsame joined Legia Warsaw on loan from Como until the end of the 2024-25 season, with the Polish club holding an option to buy him for €1 million.[26] Nsame made his debut for Legia on 21 July 2024 in the Ekstraklasa against GKS Katowice, entering as a substitute in a match that highlighted his integration into the physical style of Polish football. He scored his first goal for the club a week later, contributing to Legia's early season momentum and demonstrating his aerial prowess and finishing ability in a league known for its intensity.[34] However, Nsame struggled for consistent playing time during the first half of the 2024-25 season, recording just 1 goal in 6 appearances totaling 404 minutes across all competitions. On 30 January 2025, following the permanent transfer from Como, he was immediately loaned to FC St. Gallen until the end of the season.[25] Upon returning to Legia in July 2025, Nsame featured in the Polish Super Cup match on 13 July 2025, contributing to Legia's victory over the Polish Cup winners and securing his first honour with the club. As of November 2025, in the ongoing 2025–26 Ekstraklasa season, Nsame has made 10 appearances and scored 4 goals, re-establishing himself as a key forward in Legia's attack.[35]St. Gallen (loan)
On 30 January 2025, Jean-Pierre Nsame was loaned to FC St. Gallen from Legia Warsaw until the end of the 2024–25 Swiss Super League season, with an option for the club to make the move permanent.[26] The transfer provided him with consistent playing time following his limited minutes in Poland.[36][37] Nsame quickly integrated into the St. Gallen squad, making 13 appearances in the Swiss Super League and contributing two goals along with two assists.[25] His most impactful outing occurred on 9 February 2025, when he scored a brace in a 2–1 home win against FC Zürich, with the goals marking his 110th and 111th in the Swiss top flight and equaling the league record held by Marco Streller for most career goals.[38] These strikes highlighted his enduring finishing ability upon returning to familiar Swiss surroundings. The loan spell represented a personal resurgence for Nsame after transitional periods in Italy and an unfulfilling start in Poland, allowing him to rebuild confidence in a league where he had previously excelled as top scorer three times with Young Boys.[25] By the loan's conclusion in June 2025, he had accumulated 13 total appearances across all competitions, reaffirming his value as a prolific forward in the Super League despite the modest goal tally.[25] St. Gallen did not exercise the purchase option, and Nsame returned to Legia Warsaw.International career
Cameroon national team
Jean-Pierre Nsame received his first call-up to the senior Cameroon national team and made his debut on 4 September 2017 during a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria, where he entered as a substitute.[5] In his early international career, Nsame accumulated 2 caps by 2019. Nsame had limited selection under coaches Clarence Seedorf and Rigobert Song, reaching a total of 4 caps and 0 goals for Cameroon as of November 2025.[5] Primarily serving as a backup striker behind Vincent Aboubakar, Nsame provided impactful contributions from the bench in key World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.[3] He was part of Cameroon's squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.[5]2022 FIFA World Cup
Jean-Pierre Nsame was included in Cameroon's 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, announced by head coach Rigobert Song on 9 November 2022, where he was selected as one of the forward options alongside players like Vincent Aboubakar and Karl Toko Ekambi.[39][40] At the time, Nsame was in strong form for Young Boys in the Swiss Super League, having scored 21 goals in the previous season, making him the top-scoring Cameroonian in Europe.[41] Despite his inclusion, Nsame did not feature in any of Cameroon's three group stage matches. The Indomitable Lions began their campaign with a 1-0 loss to Switzerland on 24 November 2022 at Al Janoub Stadium, where Nsame anticipated a starting role based on his analysis of the opponents' 4-3-3 formation but was ultimately left on the bench without entering the game.[41] Cameroon then drew 3-3 with Serbia on 28 November 2022 at the same venue, followed by a historic 1-0 victory over Brazil on 2 December 2022 at Lusail Stadium, marking the first time an African nation defeated Brazil at a World Cup. However, Cameroon finished third in Group G with four points, behind Switzerland and Brazil on goal difference, leading to their elimination from the tournament. Nsame recorded no goals or assists during the tournament due to his lack of playing time. In post-tournament reflections, he expressed disappointment over his limited opportunities with the national team, attributing it to intense competition for forward positions and decisions by coaching staff that overlooked his club form, including being benched for the Switzerland match despite his expectations.[41] By that point in his international career, Nsame had only four caps for Cameroon since debuting in 2017, highlighting ongoing challenges in securing consistent minutes amid a crowded attacking lineup.[41]Personal life
Family and marriage
Jean-Pierre Nsame was born in Douala, Cameroon, and moved to France at a young age with his family, who provided crucial support during his early development in the sport.[8] His family encouraged his passion for football, and he has credited them, including his brother with whom he shared early inspirations like watching Manchester United matches, for helping him maintain professional standards through career challenges.[8] Nsame married his long-term partner in May 2022, missing Venezia's Serie A match against Cagliari on May 20 for the private ceremony, as confirmed by the club's coach.[42] Details of the wedding remain undisclosed, reflecting his preference for privacy. Nsame became a father prior to 2021, when he revealed he had rejected call-ups to the Cameroon national team to care for his young daughter during a family emergency.[43] His family is based in Switzerland, where he has resided since establishing his professional career there.[8] Throughout his career, Nsame has maintained a low profile on his personal life, with rare interviews touching on family matters and no public disclosures about his spouse or child's names.[8]Citizenship and philanthropy
Jean-Pierre Nsame holds dual citizenship of Cameroon (by birth) and France.[1] Nsame has maintained long-term residence in Switzerland since 2016, when he joined Servette FC, including five seasons with BSC Young Boys starting in 2017.[26] In terms of philanthropy, Nsame has supported initiatives such as the Theodora Foundation's Week of Happiness in 2023, where he participated as a personality to raise funds for children in hospitals through selfie donations.[44]Career statistics
Club
Jean-Pierre Nsame has amassed 422 appearances, 167 goals, and 52 assists across his club career as of November 2025.[45]Servette FC (2016–2017)
Nsame joined Servette in the Swiss Challenge League, where he recorded the following statistics:| Season | Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–17 | Swiss Challenge League | 27 | 19 | 4 |
| 2016–17 | Swiss Cup | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Total | 31 | 23 | 5 |
BSC Young Boys (2017–2024)
Nsame's most productive period was at Young Boys in the Swiss Super League, with detailed seasonal stats as follows:| Season | Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–18 | Swiss Super League | 31 | 13 | 3 |
| 2017–18 | UEFA Champions League Qual. | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017–18 | Swiss Cup | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018–19 | Swiss Super League | 31 | 15 | 4 |
| 2018–19 | UEFA Champions League | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018–19 | Swiss Cup | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019–20 | Swiss Super League | 32 | 15 | 3 |
| 2019–20 | UEFA Champions League | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019–20 | Swiss Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020–21 | Swiss Super League | 30 | 14 | 8 |
| 2020–21 | UEFA Champions League | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020–21 | UEFA Europa League | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020–21 | Swiss Cup | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021–22 | Swiss Super League | 19 | 14 | 5 |
| 2021–22 | UEFA Conference League | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021–22 | Swiss Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022–23 | Swiss Super League | 33 | 19 | 4 |
| 2022–23 | UEFA Europa Conference League | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022–23 | Swiss Cup | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023–24 | Swiss Super League | 18 | 9 | 1 |
| 2023–24 | UEFA Europa Conference League | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023–24 | Swiss Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 242 | 116 | 39 |
Venezia FC (loan, 2021–2022)
During his loan to Venezia in Serie A:| Season | Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | Serie A | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 11 | 0 | 1 |
Como 1907 (2023–2024)
Nsame featured briefly for Como in Serie B:| Season | Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | Serie B | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 8 | 0 | 1 |
FC St. Gallen (loan, 2024–2025)
On loan from Como 1907, Nsame played in the Swiss Super League:| Season | Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | Swiss Super League | 13 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 13 | 2 | 2 |
Legia Warsaw (2024–present)
Since joining Legia in 2024, with stats updated through the 2025–26 season:| Season | Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | Ekstraklasa | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024–25 | Polish Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024–25 | UEFA Europa League Qual. | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024–25 | UEFA Conference League Qual. | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024–25 | Polish Super Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025–26 | Ekstraklasa | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025–26 | UEFA Conference League Qual. | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025–26 | UEFA Europa League Qual. | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 28 | 12 | 2 |
Other Clubs
Early career stats include:- SCO Angers (2011–2018): 28 appearances, 1 goal, 1 assist across Ligue 1 and lower divisions.[45]
- Amiens SC (loan, 2013–2016): 39 appearances, 13 goals, 1 assist in Ligue 2.[45]
- US Jeanne d’Arc Carquefou (2012–2015): 22 appearances, 0 goals, 0 assists in French lower leagues.[45]
Competition-Specific Statistics
Nsame's performances in European competitions total 52 appearances, 15 goals, and 4 assists, primarily with Young Boys and Legia Warsaw. Specific breakdowns include:- UEFA Champions League (qualifying and group stages): 21 appearances, 3 goals, 1 assist.[46]
- UEFA Europa League (qualifying): 13 appearances, 8 goals, 0 assists.[17]
- UEFA Europa Conference League (qualifying and group): 18 appearances, 4 goals, 3 assists.[17]
International
Jean-Pierre Nsame has earned 10 caps for the Cameroon national team, scoring 3 goals as of November 2025.[5] His appearances are distributed across major competitions as follows: 5 matches and 1 goal in FIFA World Cup qualifiers, 3 matches and 2 goals in Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, and 2 matches with 0 goals in international friendlies.[5] The following table summarizes his year-by-year international appearances and goals:| Year | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 3 |
- 15 October 2018: vs. Comoros (AFCON qualifier), 1–0 win, 45+2' (first international goal).[5]
- 8 September 2019: vs. Rwanda (AFCON qualifier), 2–0 win, 72'.[5]
- 29 March 2022: vs. Burundi (World Cup qualifier), 1–0 win, 88'.[5]