Olivier Boumal

Olivier Boumal

Personal information
Full name	Olivier Junior Boumal
Date of birth	17 September 1989
Place of birth	Douala, Cameroon
Height	1.72 m (5 ft 7 ^1⁄2 in)
Playing position	Winger
Club information
Current team	Panathinaikos
Number	30
Youth career
	George Fominyen FC
	CFF Paris
	AS Saint-Étienne
	Albacete Balompié
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
2010–2012	Panetolikos	50	(3)
2012–2013	Astra Giurgiu	2	(0)
2012–2013	Levadiakos	3	(0)
2013–2014	Iraklis Psachna	23	(10)
2014–2016	Panionios	46	(9)
2016–	Panathinaikos	8	(1)
National team
2009	Cameroon U-20	3	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11 January 2016. † Appearances (goals)

Olivier Boumal (born 17 September 1989 in Douala) is a Cameroonian professional footballer who currently plays for Superleague Greece club Panathinaikos as a midfielder.^[1]

Career

Boumal began his career with George Fominyen FC and signed 2005 in Europe with CFF Paris.^[2] After one years with the team from Paris moved 2006 in the youth and reserve team of AS Saint-Étienne. In January 2010, he signed a 2.5 -year contract with Superleague club Panetolikos F.C., after a successful trial.^[3] He also played for Levadiakos and Iraklis Psachna. On summer of 2014, he signed a two years contract to Panionios for an undisclosed fee.

At the end of 2014–15 season, Panionios midfielder Boumal was on Mersin's radar as the Turkish club was considering to table an offer.The Cameroonian midfielder has been watched closely by Mersin's scouts in action in the game against Olympiakos where he impressed with his display. According to Live Sport newspaper Mersin are determined to make a bid in the region of €500,000 which would be difficult for Panionios to turn down. However, if the potential transfer fail through, it is believed that Panionios will try to tie him up at the club with Boumal's contract expiring in 2016. ^[4] On 5 October 2015, Boumal has not yet agreed terms with the Greek club. Panionios are satisfied with the Boumal's performance in the championship till now and they wish to offer him a new contract that will last till 2017. ^[5] The Cameroonian winger Boumal is impressive in the 2015-16 season, with 4 goals and 7 assists in the first half of the season.

On 23 December 2015, Panionios sold the player to Greek club Panathinaikos on a fee of €400,000 plus one player of Andrea Stramaccioni's squad. The manager of Panionios Marinos Ouzounidis can pick one of Christos Donis, Kostas Triantafyllopoulos and Diamantis Chouchoumis, with the first having the most chances for a Panionios' move. The player will sign a 2,5 years contract for an undisclosed fee. ^{[6] [7]} On 11 January 2016, Boumal made a debut by having an appearance along with a late goal, helping his club to a 2-0 win against Kalloni.^[8] On 31 January 2016, on a victorious 3-2 away win against Platanias, Boumal broke his collarbone and will have a surgery. The 26-year-old midfielder will remain out of action for 4-6 weeks.^[9]

International career

Boumal played for the Cameroon national under-20 football team the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup.^[10]

Honours

Panetolikos

• Beta Ethniki (1): 2010–11

References

1. , pao.gr
2. Centre de Formation de Football de Paris – Stats et Résultats
3. "Β Εθνική / ΠΑΝΑΙΤΩΛΙΚΟΣ ΓΦΣ Π.Α.Ε. / BOUMAL OLIVIER JUNIOR" (in Greek). Hellenic League. Retrieved 26 February 2010.
4. "Boumal attracts Mersin interest". www.sdna.gr. 28 April 2015.
5. "Panionios to offer Boumal new deal". www.sdna.gr. 5 October 2015.
6. "Panionios also to pick a player for Boumal's transfer". www.sdna.gr. 23 December 2015.
7. "Έκλεισε τον Μπουμάλ ο Παναθηναϊκός!". www.sport24.gr. 23 December 2015.
8. "Panathinaikos leave Lesvos victorious". www.sdna.gr. 11 January 2016.
9. "Boumal out for 4-6 weeks with serious injury". www.sdna.gr. 31 January 2016.
10. Olivier Boumal – FIFA competition record

External links

• Scoresway.com Profile
• Kicker Profile