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André-Frank Zambo Anguissa is an elite 29-year-old Cameroonian professional footballer who plays as central midfielder for Serie A club Napoli and the Cameroon national team. Born November 16, 1995, Zambo Anguissa represents the complete modern box-to-box midfielder: exceptional physical power (9.3/10), elite dribbling (9.1/10), excellent passing range (9.0/10), outstanding work rate (9.2/10), strong tackling (8.9/10), and proven leadership (9.1/10). At peak age 29 standing 1.84m (6'0"), he combines Cameroonian athleticism with European tactical education, making him invaluable midfield engine for Serie A champions Napoli.
Zambo Anguissa joined Napoli initially on loan for 2021-22 season before permanent transfer May 2022. Career-defining moment: integral to Napoli's 2022-23 Serie A title—club's first Scudetto in 33 years. Career statistics demonstrate elite-level consistency: 428 total matches, 20 goals, 23 assists across all competitions. Napoli record (as of October 13, 2025): 116 appearances, 13 goals including memorable first Champions League goal (4-1 vs Liverpool) and first Serie A brace (3-1 vs Torino). Current form exceptional: 2025/26 Serie A 11 matches, 4 goals. Top 5 European leagues experience: 314 apps, 15 goals, 17 assists. Champions League credentials: 19 apps, 2 goals, 4 assists. Club career includes Marseille, Fulham, Villarreal (loan) before Napoli success. International career extensive: 67 Cameroon caps, 5 goals. International debut March 24, 2017 (1-0 vs Tunisia). 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup highlight: debut goal vs Australia, Man of Match award. AFCON tournaments: 2019, 2021 (3rd place as hosts), 2023. 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar: all 3 group stage matches. Age 29 peak years for central midfielder. Tactical intelligence 9.3/10. Championship-winning mentality proven.
| Category | Total | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Total Career | 428 matches | 20 goals, 23 assists (all comps) |
| Napoli Apps | 116 | 13 goals (2021-Present, Oct 13, 2025) |
| 2025/26 Serie A | 11 matches | 4 goals (exceptional form) |
| Top 5 Leagues | 314 apps | 15 goals, 17 assists |
| Champions League | 19 apps | 2 goals, 4 assists |
| Cameroon Caps | 67 | 5 goals (as of Oct 13, 2025) |
| Major Tournaments | 5 | 2017 Confed Cup, AFCON 19/21/23, WC 2022 |
Developed through French football with Marseille. Premier League experience at Fulham. Loan spell Villarreal (La Liga). European tactical education across three major leagues. Physical and technical development. 314 top 5 league appearances accumulated. International debut March 24, 2017 (Cameroon vs Tunisia, 1-0). 2017 Confederations Cup breakthrough: debut goal vs Australia, Man of Match.
Joined Napoli on loan 2021-22 season. Immediate impact. Permanent transfer May 2022. First Champions League goal (4-1 vs Liverpool). First Serie A goals brace (3-1 vs Torino). 2022-23: Serie A champion—Napoli's first Scudetto in 33 years. Integral midfield role. Tactical intelligence reached 9.3/10. Leadership 9.1/10 established.
Age 29 peak performance years. 2025/26 season: 11 Serie A matches, 4 goals (career-best scoring rate). 116 total Napoli apps, 13 goals. Cameroon: 67 caps including AFCON 2019/2021 (3rd hosts)/2023, World Cup 2022 (3 matches). Complete midfielder: dribbling 9.1, power 9.3, passing 9.0, work rate 9.2. Championship mentality. Leadership qualities. Europe's elite midfielder.
| Years | Club | Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-2021 | Marseille, Fulham, Villarreal | 314 top 5 league apps, 15 goals, 17 assists |
| 2021-22 | Napoli (Loan) | Initial loan spell, immediate impact |
| May 2022 | Napoli (Permanent) | Transfer made permanent |
| 2022-23 | 🏆 SERIE A CHAMPION | Napoli's first Scudetto in 33 years |
| 2021-Present | Napoli | 116 apps, 13 goals; UCL: 19 apps, 2 goals, 4 assists |
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