SWOS 2016/2017
SWOS 2016/2017

PAUL-GEORGES NTEP
PAUL-GEORGES NTEP
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Number
#7
Nationality
France
Team
RENNES (France)
Coach
CHRISTIAN GOURCUFF
Position
LW (Left Wing)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
7 7 1 1 7 7 6 36 1.8 £2M

Player: Paul-Georges Ntep

  • Full name: Paul-Georges Ntep de Madiba
  • Date of birth: 10 March 1992
  • Place of birth: Douala, Cameroon
  • Nationality: France (also Cameroonian by birth; later represented Cameroon at senior level)
  • Position: Winger / Forward
  • Preferred foot: Right

Club career (selected highlights):

  • Youth clubs: JA Drancy, Bourget FC, FC Épinay, L’Entente SSG, Rennes (youth).
  • Stade Rennais (Rennes): Broke into Rennes first team in 2012. Played as an attacking winger/forward, known for pace and dribbling. Made over 80 appearances for Rennes across all competitions during his time there (2012–2016).
  • Loans and later clubs: Loan to → Genk (Belgium) in 2016; transferred to VfL Wolfsburg (Germany) in 2016; later spells included Saint-Étienne (loan), Çaykur Rizespor (Turkey), Aris Limassol (Cyprus), and lower-division or short-term moves following those.

International career:

  • Represented France at youth levels, including U20 and U21. Part of the France U20 squad that won the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
  • Although born in Cameroon, he initially represented France; later in his career he switched allegiance and was called up to the Cameroon national team.

Playing style and strengths:

  • Quick, direct winger with good dribbling and ability to beat defenders one-on-one.
  • Capable of playing on either flank but often used on the left to cut inside onto his right foot.
  • Contributed assists and goals from wide areas; effectiveness sometimes hampered by inconsistency and injury spells.

Notable achievements:

  • FIFA U-20 World Cup winner with France in 2013.

Status update (as of mid-2020s): After several moves following his Rennes departure, Ntep’s career included periods of limited game time and injuries. For the most current club and international status, consult the latest club announcements or player databases, as transfers and registrations may have changed.