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About Sébastien Bassong
Sébastien Bassong is a French-born Cameroonian soccer player who began his professional career in 2005 at FC Metz. He gained global recognition three years later after he was signed by English side Newcastle United.
He moved to Tottenham Hotspur before joining Norwich City in 2012. The defender helped Norwich to win the 2015 Football League Championship play-offs. He has also played for teams like Peterborough United, Watford, and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
International career
After starring for the French U21 side, Bassong opted to represent Cameroon at the senior level. He made his debut in 2009 and was a member of the side that played at the FIFA World Cup the following year.
Family
His parents migrated from Cameroon. He was raised together with five siblings.
Achievements
In 2009, he was named Newcastle United’s “Player of the Year”. He won the same award at Norwich City four years later.
Trivia
Growing up, he was a fan of Paris Saint-Germain.
He was fined £1,000 for a traffic-related offense.
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F.A.Q. about Sébastien Bassong
When is his birthday?
Sébastien Bassong's birthday is on July 9, 1986.
In how many days is his birthday?
Sébastien's birthday is in 82 days
How old is he?
He is 37 years old.
Where is Sébastien from?
He was born in Paris, France.
What is Sébastien Bassong's height?
He is 6′ 2″ (1.87m) tall.