Eugène N'Jo Léa (15 July 1931 – 23 October 2006) was a Cameroonian professional
footballer
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who played in France with
Saint-Étienne
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Saint-Étienne is the t ...
,
Lyon
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and
Racing Paris
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Racing was founded in 1882 as a multi-discipline spor ...
.
Personal life
His son is fellow player
William N'Jo Léa
Éric William N'Jo Léa (born 15 July 1962) is a French former professional footballer who played as a forward for Stade Brestois 29, Paris Saint-Germain, RC Lens and Stade Malherbe Caen.
Personal life
His father was the Cameroonian former foo ...
.
With
Just Fontaine
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he founded the
National Union of Professional Football Players
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in 1961.
[Eugene N'Jo Lea, l'enchanteur nonchalant]
References
1931 births
2006 deaths
Cameroonian men's footballers
Men's association football forwards
Ligue 1 players
AS Saint-Étienne players
Olympique Lyonnais players
Racing Club de France Football players
Cameroonian expatriate men's footballers
Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in France
Expatriate men's footballers in France
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