Stéphane Bahoken

{{Short description|Cameroonian footballer (born 1992)}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2024}}

{{Infobox football biography

| name = Stéphane Bahoken

| image = Lens - Angers (29-11-2020) 34.jpg

| caption = Bahoken in 2020

| full_name = Stéphane Cédric Bahoken{{cite web |url=https://images.cafonline.com/image/upload/caf-prd/kpakgtavgq0lbzxizu89.pdf |title=Cameroon |publisher=Confederation of African Football |page=5 |date=15 June 2019 |access-date=29 July 2019}}

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|05|28|df=yes}}

| birth_place = Grasse, France

| height = 1.85 m

| position = Forward

| currentclub = Kayserispor

| clubnumber = 13

| youthyears1 = 1998–2000

| youthclubs1 = ASPTT Plascassier Grasse{{cite news|title=Profile: Stéphane Bahoken|url=http://www.fff.fr/equipes-de-france/tous-les-joueurs/fiche-joueur/1786228724-stephane-bahoken|publisher=France Football Federation|language=fr|access-date=7 February 2014}}

| youthyears2 = 2000–2004

| youthclubs2 = Grasse

| youthyears3 = 2004–2011

| youthclubs3 = Nice

| years1 = 2011–2014

| clubs1 = Nice

| caps1 = 16

| goals1 = 2

| years2 = 2012–2013

| clubs2 = Nice B

| caps2 = 5

| goals2 = 5

| years3 = 2013–2014

| clubs3 = → St Mirren (loan)

| caps3 = 5

| goals3 = 0

| years4 = 2014–2018

| clubs4 = Strasbourg

| caps4 = 113

| goals4 = 24

| years5 = 2014–2018

| clubs5 = Strasbourg B

| caps5 = 1

| goals5 = 1

| years6 = 2018–2022

| clubs6 = Angers

| caps6 = 111

| goals6 = 24

| years7 = 2022–2023

| clubs7 = Kasımpaşa

| caps7 = 27

| goals7 = 4

| years8 = 2023–

| clubs8 = Kayserispor

| caps8 = 44

| goals8 = 8

| nationalyears1 = 2013

| nationalteam1 = France U20

| nationalcaps1 = 4

| nationalgoals1 = 1

| nationalyears2 = 2018–

| nationalteam2 = Cameroon

| nationalcaps2 = 22

| nationalgoals2 = 4

| medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's football}}

{{MedalCountry|{{fb|CMR}}}}

{{MedalCompetition|Africa Cup of Nations}}

{{Medal|3rd|2021 Cameroon|}}

| club-update = 12 May 2025

| nationalteam-update = 21:24, 5 February 2022 (UTC)

}}

Stéphane Cédric Bahoken (born 28 May 1992) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Süper Lig club Kayserispor. Born in France, he represents Cameroon at international level.

Club career

=Nice=

Born in Grasse, Bahoken began his professional career at OGC Nice, having spent seven years at the club's academy since the age of twelve.{{cite news|title=Stephane Bahoken: I was like a spoilt kid at St Mirren, now I am out to prove I am a man|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/stephane-bahoken-like-spoilt-kid-3024217|publisher=Daily Record|date=15 January 2014|access-date=7 February 2014}} In the final game of the season, he made his debut, coming on as a substitute in the 79th minute for Julien Sablé, in a 2–1 loss against Valenciennes. Coincidentally, his debut was before his birthday.{{cite news|title=Telegram Nice: First to Bahoken|trans-title=Nice : Première pour Bahoken|url=http://footafrica365.fr/infos-pays/cameroun/article_533475_Nice-Premiere-pour-Bahoken.shtml|publisher=footafrica365.fr|language=fr|date=29 May 2011|access-date=7 February 2014}} Having made five appearances in the 2011–12 season, he signed his first professional contract on a three-year deal.{{cite news|title=First professional contract Bahoken|trans-title=Premier contrat professionnel pour Bahoken|url=http://www.eurosport.fr/football/ligue-1/2011-2012/bahoken-passe-pro_sto3284662/story.shtml|publisher=eurosport.fr|language=fr|date=25 May 2012|access-date=7 February 2014}}

In the 2012–13 season, Bahoken started to receive first-team appearances, mostly coming on as a substitute. His season, however, was mostly overshadowed because of his fractured fibula, which sustained in training and was out for several months.{{cite news|title=Nice: Fracture of the fibula to Bahoken|trans-title=Nice : Fracture du péroné pour Bahoken|url=http://www.football365.fr/france/infos-clubs/nice/nice-fracture-du-perone-pour-bahoken-915925.shtml|publisher=Football 365|language=fr|date=29 October 2012|access-date=7 February 2014}} While playing for the reserves, he was suspended for three games after an incident off the pitch.{{cite news|title=The "happiness" of Bahoken|trans-title=Foot - Ligue 1 - Nice : Le bonheur de Bahoken|url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Le-bonheur-de-bahoken/355994|publisher=L'Equipe|language=fr|date=10 March 2013|access-date=7 February 2014}}

On the last day of the transfer window, Bahoken was linked with a loan move to Le Havre, but the move broke down soon after.{{cite news|title=FOOTBALL. Bahoken HAC, it's almost done|trans-title=Bahoken au HAC, c'est presque fait|url=http://www.paris-normandie.fr/actu/football-bahoken-au-hac-cest-presque-fait|publisher=paris-normandie.fr|language=fr|date=31 January 2013|access-date=7 February 2014}}{{cite news|title=FOOTBALL - HAC: Bahoken not come!|trans-title=FOOTBALL - HAC : Bahoken ne viendra pas !|url=http://www.paris-normandie.fr/actu/football-hac-bahoken-ne-viendra-pas|language=fr|date=31 January 2013|access-date=7 February 2014}} Following the failed move, he scored the first two goals in a 2–0 win over Montpellier on 10 March 2013.

=St Mirren (loan)=

Bahoken joined Scottish Premiership side St Mirren on loan on 30 August 2013.{{cite web |url=http://www.saintmirren.net/pages/?p=26228 |title=Saints Sign Stephane |publisher=saintmirren.net |work=St Mirren FC |access-date=31 August 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141031225903/http://www.saintmirren.net/pages/?p=26228 |archive-date=31 October 2014}} He revealed he was recommended by former teammates and St Mirren himself, Esmaël Gonçalves.{{cite news|title=You Saint seen nothing yet, says striker Stephane|url=http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/spfl/you-saint-seen-nothing-yet-says-striker-stephane-135939n.22109339|publisher=Evening Times|date=11 September 2013|access-date=7 February 2014}} After playing four times for St Mirren, he returned to his parent club when the loan was cancelled on 31 December 2013.{{cite news|title=St Mirren: Marian Kello stays on as three leave Paisley|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25559336|publisher=BBC Sport|date=31 December 2013|access-date=31 December 2013}} While at St Mirren, he was known to have a bad attitude, describing himself as "a spoilt kid".

Upon his return from loan, Bahoken was to be loaned back out to CA Bastia,{{cite news|title=Mercato: CA Bastia Clement Fabre comes Bahoken canceled|trans-title=Mercato : CA Bastia Clément Fabre arrive Bahoken annulé|url=http://foot-corse.com/ca-bastia/1033-mercato-ca-bastia-clement-fabre-arrive-bahoken-annule.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140103233948/http://foot-corse.com/ca-bastia/1033-mercato-ca-bastia-clement-fabre-arrive-bahoken-annule.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 January 2014|publisher=foot-corse.com|language=fr|access-date=7 February 2014}} but due to regulation restrictions imposed by the LFP it was confirmed he could not play for three clubs in one season. Following this decision, he returned to St Mirren to complete his season long loan.{{cite news|title=Nice - Bahoken returned to St Mirren|url=http://fr.fifa.com/world-match-centre/nationalleagues/nationalleague=france-ligue-1-2000000018/news/newsid/225/674/1/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140111171147/http://fr.fifa.com/world-match-centre/nationalleagues/nationalleague=france-ligue-1-2000000018/news/newsid/225/674/1/|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 January 2014|publisher=FIFA.com|date=3 January 2014|access-date=11 January 2014}} He said he rejoined St Mirren following talks with manager Claude Puel, as well as his family. Following his second spell, manager Danny Lennon urged fans to stand by him, due to Bahoken showing 'great desire' and a "positive attitude".{{cite news|title=Buddies banking on Stephane Bahoken as French striker gets a second chance at St Mirren|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/buddies-banking-stephane-bahoken-french-3014898|publisher=Daily Record|date=12 January 2014|access-date=7 February 2014}}{{cite news|title=Danny Lennon is delighted at French striker Stephane Bahoken's positive change of attitude on return to St Mirren|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/danny-lennon-delighted-french-striker-3033804|publisher=Daily Record|date=18 January 2014|access-date=7 February 2014}} After returning to the club, Bahoken failed to make another appearance before his unsuccessful loan spell ended.{{cite news|title=St Mirren board still unclear on future of Lennon|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/football/st-mirren-board-still-unclear-on-future-of-lennon.24181029|publisher=The Herald Scotland|date=9 May 2014|access-date=26 May 2014}}

=Strasbourg=

On 29 July 2014, Bahoken signed a two-year contract with Championnat National club RC Strasbourg Alsace.{{cite news|title=BAHOKEN AND SALMIER SIGN|url=http://www.rcstrasbourgalsace.fr/actualites/bahoken-et-salmier-signent|publisher=RC Strasbourg Alsace Official website|language=fr|date=29 July 2014|access-date=1 August 2014}} He made his league debut for the club on 8 August 2014, in a 3–1 victory over US Colomiers.{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/08/08/france/national/us-colomiers/racing-club-de-strasbourg/1786141/|title=Colomiers US vs. Strasbourg - 8 August 2014 - Soccerway|website=Soccerway}} Bahoken scored the winning goal in the Ligue 1 match vs Paris Saint-Germain on 2 December 2017.{{cite news|title=Strasbourg's win over PSG is further proof of their remarkable return|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/dec/04/strasbourg-psg-defeat-paris-saint-germain-ligue-1|work=The Guardian|language=en|date=4 December 2017|access-date=7 February 2018}}

= Angers =

On 8 June 2018, Bahoken joined Angers SCO. He signed a contract with the club lasting until 2022.{{Cite web|date=8 June 2018|title=Official {{!}} Angers pick up attacker Stéphane Bahoken from Strasbourg for nothing {{!}} Get French Football News|url=https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2018/official-angers-pick-up-attacker-stephane-bahoken-from-strasbourg-for-nothing/|access-date=20 September 2020|website=getfootballnewsfrance.com}}

=Kasımpaşa=

On 15 July 2022, Bahoken signed with Kasımpaşa in Turkey.{{cite web|publisher=Kasımpaşa|url=http://www.kasimpasa.com.tr/tr/haberler/kulupten-haberler/stphane-bahoken-kasimpasamizda_5390.html|title=Stéphane Bahoken Kasımpaşamızda|date=15 July 2022|access-date=15 July 2022|language=tr}}

=Kayserispor=

On 16 September 2023, he signed with Kayserispor.{{Cite web|url=https://spor.haber7.com/super-lig/haber/3353044-kayserispor-son-gun-6-futbolcuyu-kadrosuna-katti|title=Kayserispor son gün 6 futbolcuyu kadrosuna kattı!|last=|first=|date=16 September 2023|website=spor.haber7.com|publisher=|language=tr|access-date=3 December 2023}}

International career

Although born in France, Bahoken is eligible to play for Cameroon national team through his father.{{cite news|title=Stéphane Bahoken, the father's name|trans-title=Stéphane Bahoken, au nom du père|url=http://www.footafrica365.fr/interviews/article_456002_can-juniors-2011-cameroun-Stephane-Bahoken-au-nom-du-pere.shtml|publisher=Foot Africa|language=fr|date=25 September 2010|access-date=7 February 2014|archive-date=21 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221232801/http://www.footafrica365.fr/interviews/article_456002_can-juniors-2011-cameroun-Stephane-Bahoken-au-nom-du-pere.shtml|url-status=dead}} He was a youth international footballer for the France U20 side before switching allegiance to Cameroon.{{cite web|url=https://www.fff.fr/equipes-de-france/tous-les-joueurs/fiche-joueur/1786228724-stephane-bahoken|title=Joueur - Stéphane BAHOKEN - FFF}}

Bahoken made his international debut for Cameroon in a 3–1 friendly win over Kuwait on 25 March 2018.{{cite web|url=https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/match/2749337/kuwait-vs-cameroon/live|title=Kuwait vs Cameroon - Live Match - Football : SBS The World Game}}

Personal life

Bahoken's father, Paul, played for the Cameroon national team at the 1982 FIFA World Cup as a forward. His mother, Pauline Medzina, is the younger sister of deceased actress Serange Mebina.{{cite web|url=https://as.com/tikitakas/2018/02/21/portada/1519201088_778954.html|title=Neymar, troleado en Twitter por Stephane Bahoken, jugador del Estrasburgo|first=Diario|last=AS|date=21 February 2018}}

On 20 October 2020, Bahoken was handed a four-month suspended prison sentence with a fine of €2,000 for acts of domestic violence against his partner, as well as a three-month suspended sentence with a fine of €6,875 for a traffic violation.{{cite web| url = https://www.goal.com/en/news/bahoken-angers-and-cameroon-striker-given-suspended-prison/1id66p02fkr5p13dsh2c6z8k1y| title = Bahoken: Angers and Cameroon striker given suspended prison sentence {{!}} Goal.com}}

Career statistics

=Club=

{{updated|match played 23 October 2022}}{{Soccerway |id=191939|access-date=1 March 2018}}

class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"

|+Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

rowspan="2"|Club

!rowspan="2"|Season

!colspan="3"|League

!colspan="2"|National cup

!colspan="2"|League cup

!colspan="2"|Other

!colspan="2"|Total

DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
rowspan="5"|Nice

|2010–11

|rowspan="4"|Ligue 1

|1

00000colspan="2"|—10
2011–12

|5

01000colspan="2"|—60
2012–13

|10

20010colspan="2"|—112
2013–14

|0

00000colspan="2"|—00
colspan="2"|Total

!16

2101000182
rowspan="3"|Nice B

|2012–13

|rowspan="2"|CFA

|4

4colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—44
2013–14

|1

1colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—11
colspan="2"|Total

!5

500000055
St Mirren (loan)

|2013–14

|Scottish Premiership

|5

00000colspan="2"|—50
rowspan="5"|Strasbourg

|2014–15

|rowspan="2"|Championnat National

|27

42000colspan="2"|—294
2015–16

|30

60000colspan="2"|—306
2016–17

|Ligue 2

|30

73020colspan="2"|—357
2017–18

|Ligue 1

|26

7412100329
colspan="2"|Total

!113

2491410012626
Strasbourg B

|2017–18

|Championnat National 3

|1

1colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—11
rowspan="5"|Angers

|2018–19

|rowspan="4"|Ligue 1

|32

111000colspan="2"|—3311
2019–20

|20

43211colspan="2"|—247
2020–21

|30

631colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—337
2021–22

|29

310colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—303
colspan="2"|Total

!111

2483110012028
Kasımpaşa

|2022–23

|Süper Lig

|11

300colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—113
colspan="3"|Career total

!248

58184620027464

{{notelist}}

=International=

{{updated|match played 5 February 2022}}{{NFT|70874}}

class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"

|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year

National teamYearAppsGoals
rowspan="5"|Cameroon

|2018

51
201952
202020
202170
202231
colspan="2"|Total224

:Scores and results list Cameroon's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Bahoken goal.

class="wikitable sortable"

|+ List of international goals scored by Stéphane Bahoken

scope="col"|No.

!scope="col"|Date

!scope="col"|Venue

!scope="col"|Opponent

!scope="col"|Score

!scope="col"|Result

!scope="col"|Competition

style="text-align:center"|18 September 2018Stade Said Mohamed Cheikh, Mitsamiouli, Comoros{{fb|COM}}style="text-align:center"|1–1style="text-align:center"|1–12019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
style="text-align:center"|225 June 2019Ismailia Stadium, Ismailia, Egypt{{fb|GNB}}style="text-align:center"|2–0style="text-align:center"|2–02019 Africa Cup of Nations
style="text-align:center"|36 July 2019Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria, Egypt{{fb|NGA}}style="text-align:center"|1–1style="text-align:center"|2–32019 Africa Cup of Nations
style="text-align:center"|45 February 2022Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium, Yaoundé, Cameroon{{fb|BFA}}style="text-align:center"|1–3style="text-align:center"|3–32021 Africa Cup of Nations

Honours

Cameroon

  • Africa Cup of Nations bronze: 2021{{Cite web|last=AfricaNews|date=6 February 2022|title=Cameroon beats Burkina Faso to end AFCON 2021 in third place|url=https://www.africanews.com/2022/02/06/cameroon-beats-burkina-faso-to-end-afcon-2021-in-third-place/|access-date=6 February 2022|website=Africanews|language=en}}

References

{{Reflist}}