Is Samuel Eto'o The Greatest African Player Ever?

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Back to back trebles tells you all you really need to know about Samuel Eto'o.
However for someone with such a glittering resume, he was involved in his fair share of controversy.
But did he deserve it? Let's find out.
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0:00 - Early beginnings
01:24 - A star is born
04:06 - Samuel Eto’o: Barcelona Legend
09:01 - Guardiola: Success, Trebles and Conflict
12:53 - Mourinho: Inter Milan, Trebles and Vibes
14:48 - Career Backend and retirement
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  • @jordanschlansky4093
    @jordanschlansky40932 жыл бұрын

    Eto'os old man celebration is what took him from an outstanding player to a legend for me 😂 Nothing but love for the guy

  • @FootballIconic

    @FootballIconic

    2 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @Randomperson-zt3il

    @Randomperson-zt3il

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah lmao

  • @tadiyahfraser

    @tadiyahfraser

    Жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣

  • @user-zo3bp4kg8p

    @user-zo3bp4kg8p

    Ай бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @Passportbros8

    @Passportbros8

    11 күн бұрын

    ​​ etoo was better than r9. R9 is just a hype up player. If he didn't play for Brazil. He would be like any regular flashy player's. Etoo is better than R9.. If R9 played for the current Brazil team. He would like any regular flashy dribbling players. He never won a UCL.

  • @firsttouchfootball2448
    @firsttouchfootball24482 жыл бұрын

    Eto’o was such a complete striker, plus he always showed up in big games. Great video, keep it up

  • @narrow3601

    @narrow3601

    2 жыл бұрын

    he really was, the only big game that he never showed up in was Chelsea 4-2 Barcelona at Stamford Bridge 2005 UCL R16 2nd Leg

  • @FootballIconic

    @FootballIconic

    2 жыл бұрын

    The man was a baller!

  • @Colt-eq1vm

    @Colt-eq1vm

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not even close to Drogba Etoo was a Goal Poacher while Drogba was a false 9 target man fox in the box everything you name it never seen a beast like Drogba in my whole life!!!

  • @Colt-eq1vm

    @Colt-eq1vm

    2 жыл бұрын

    All the defenders in pl Skrtel,Vidic,Ferdinand,Agger Toure just a name a few has all said the hardest player they ever faced was Drogba he was unplayable there was also rumors that were confirmed that Senderos from Arsenal and Djourou used to have nightmares about Drogba this is facts!

  • @firsttouchfootball2448

    @firsttouchfootball2448

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Colt-eq1vm if you think Eto’o was just a goal poacher I suggest looking up some of his goal compilation videos 👌🏼

  • @G30rg31415
    @G30rg314152 жыл бұрын

    >Be Barcelona >Watch Eto'o winning the treble for you >Sack him because he ants to play and score goals >Watch him winning his second treble with the team you sold him off to

  • @daiyan7973
    @daiyan79732 жыл бұрын

    Big up Eto on building football foundations in Africa help with la maesia finding African talent

  • @rooneye

    @rooneye

    2 жыл бұрын

    Big UP George Weah who is PRESIDENT and getting people out of poverty!

  • @treytoomuch
    @treytoomuch2 жыл бұрын

    This guy was a killer….pass, finishing, his MOVEMENT….Jesus…in today’s football he’d be banging 30-35 easily. IMO best African player by a margin.

  • @thegreatcalvinio
    @thegreatcalvinio2 жыл бұрын

    Guardiola wanted him out, kept him, and won a treble. Enough said.

  • @FootballIconic

    @FootballIconic

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yep!

  • @Colt-eq1vm

    @Colt-eq1vm

    2 жыл бұрын

    I respect Etoo alot but the best african ever in history MUST be Drogba no cap!!!

  • @zorashki

    @zorashki

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's funny how after he won the treble even tho Guardiola wanted him out next season he went to Inter and won another treble with mourinho

  • @Colt-eq1vm

    @Colt-eq1vm

    2 жыл бұрын

    Its so weird why did Pep dislike Etoo n Toure great guys worldbeaters could walk into any ream in the world it’s kind of weird it’s something with colored Pep and trying to bin them of as far away as possible and Yaya even mentioned in his book how Pep would just look at him sometimes in training with a disgusted look on his face and as soon as he caught pep he started looking away i dunno knowabout you guys but i smell a closetracist from a mile away

  • @RafsanS15

    @RafsanS15

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Colt-eq1vm ahead George Weah or Roger Milla?

  • @joaoeiro2328
    @joaoeiro23282 жыл бұрын

    Do one on Figo! It would be hella interesting to know more about the controversy around him

  • @heijimikata7181

    @heijimikata7181

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you want to know more about the controversy, you could go to the channel 'balon-english". He made a Barca documentary and there is a big section about Figo's transfer in the video.

  • @robs9237

    @robs9237

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@heijimikata7181 that one was a great watch 👍🏽

  • @utkarsh153

    @utkarsh153

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@heijimikata7181 best channel on yt

  • @evilestmanlp
    @evilestmanlp2 жыл бұрын

    I’m a Barcelona fan since 2003. I lived this episode. Eto’o leaving has nothing to do with his position. Eto’o had great football understanding with Messi. It’s more about the fact that Pep considers Eto’o a big head. Samuel publicly said he didn’t listen to Pep’s instructions during games because « Pep was never a great player. He can’t tell me how to move as striker »

  • @FootballIconic

    @FootballIconic

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah it's kinda crazy!

  • @Colt-eq1vm

    @Colt-eq1vm

    2 жыл бұрын

    No first of all Pep was a pretty decent player but not that good I would say he was slightly worse then Sergio Busquets who I really do not rate and second of all his actually right the only person Pep didn’t give instructions to was Messi some could argue at the time Guardiola took over from Rijkard Etoo was slightly better then Messi before his real breakthrough in 2008

  • @evilestmanlp

    @evilestmanlp

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Colt-eq1vm Well if you don’t rate Busquets, i can’t even see how you could rate Guardiola as a player. Just as a reminder, Guardiola was the CDM that Cruyf built his dream-team around :) Pep always gave instructions to his players especially Messi :) it’s just that Eto’o had a big ego , plus the fact that him and Pep never clicked. So if Etoo is refusing to listen to the manager, it’s a huge problem that needs to be fixed even he’s scoring goals. But personally, i would have never let Eto’o go. If Etoo stayed we would’ve won UCL 2010 and we would’ve been the first team to do 3 UCLs ! Plus, Pep only played Messi as false 9, in the classico which was at the end of the season

  • @maxshaundsouza467

    @maxshaundsouza467

    2 жыл бұрын

    I just hate Pep

  • @solsil4489

    @solsil4489

    Жыл бұрын

    And he was soo right💪🏾❤️

  • @UTxTheArchangel
    @UTxTheArchangel2 жыл бұрын

    The most interesting about the video is Laporta joined Barcelona right when they team was dealing with legends leaving, troubles in the front office. The same situation he faces now rejoining the team. Twice now Laporta joins the team after a legend leaves, and the front office was a mess.

  • @FootballIconic

    @FootballIconic

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good catch!

  • @UTxTheArchangel

    @UTxTheArchangel

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@FootballIconic kinda why I feel like Victor Fonte never had a chance. If you're the voters, you knew Laporta saved Barca before, had great success during his time, then it went down hill when he left. Font had goals and dreams. But Laporta had established success the faithful could put faith in.

  • @Passportbros8

    @Passportbros8

    11 күн бұрын

    ​​ etoo was better than r9. R9 is just a hype up player. If he didn't play for Brazil. He would be like any regular flashy player's. Etoo is better than R9.. If R9 played for the current Brazil team. He would like any regular flashy dribbling players. He never won a UCL..

  • @mbulaikalamai4731
    @mbulaikalamai47312 жыл бұрын

    As a Cameroonian, Eto'o made me fall in love with football

  • @thedoc225ify

    @thedoc225ify

    2 жыл бұрын

    And how about Roger Milla?

  • @mbulaikalamai4731

    @mbulaikalamai4731

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@thedoc225ify didnt watch him play

  • @thedoc225ify

    @thedoc225ify

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mbulaikalamai4731 he's not as good as Eto'o but he did more for Cameroon

  • @mbulaikalamai4731

    @mbulaikalamai4731

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@thedoc225ify yeah roger put cameroon on the world stage but u cant say he did more for the national team than eto. Eto won 2 afcons, a gold medal, reach of confederations cup final eliminating brazil of ronaldinho, ronaldo,

  • @mbulaikalamai4731

    @mbulaikalamai4731

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@thedoc225ify yeah roger put cameroon on the world stage but u cant say he did more for the national team than eto. Eto won 2 afcons, a gold medal, reach of confederations cup final eliminating brazil of ronaldinho, ronaldo,

  • @FootballDrawn
    @FootballDrawn2 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video, as always. Eto'o will be remembered as one of the best of strikers of the mid to late 2000's. Pure baller ⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽

  • @wilfordcolbert1333

    @wilfordcolbert1333

    2 жыл бұрын

    indeed

  • @moumenrezaei1330

    @moumenrezaei1330

    2 жыл бұрын

    absolutely

  • @7bucksnutrition303

    @7bucksnutrition303

    2 жыл бұрын

    high caliber striker

  • @FootballIconic

    @FootballIconic

    2 жыл бұрын

    Absolute baller!

  • @brandonfunkeu8029

    @brandonfunkeu8029

    2 жыл бұрын

    As the best ST!!!! anyways of the best players/strikers in history

  • @jackknight7261
    @jackknight72612 жыл бұрын

    Natural goal scorer , the pace and skill and football know how. Legend

  • @Honeybarbecuepumpum
    @Honeybarbecuepumpum2 жыл бұрын

    It should be said, weah only scored 198 goals in total. His prime only lasted a few years. Samuel scored over 400 goals and won 2 consecutive trebles with 2 different teams. He scored left foot right foot, finesse shots, everything you could imagine. Weah was extremely skillful and powerful but eto is not inferior technically. And his career was far superior. To me, he's above drogba and weah.

  • @thedoc225ify

    @thedoc225ify

    2 жыл бұрын

    Its not even close. George Weah is the greatest African player ever, you could even male a case that Abedi Pele is second and Finidi George 3rd.

  • @mansamussa1552

    @mansamussa1552

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@thedoc225ify you on crack fam... could even male??? Yup crackhead

  • @thedoc225ify

    @thedoc225ify

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mansamussa1552 Weah is the best easily. I'll give you Abedi Pele and George (both champions league winners) but Drogba and Eto'o are not as good as Weah. Remember we're talking about player ability not career's

  • @mansamussa1552

    @mansamussa1552

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@thedoc225ify so ur saying over 400 goals back to back trebles with 2 different teams, Back to back africain cup of natoin. Scored with both feet effortlessly. even won the copa del rey at 19 years old And ur on about his ability? The only thing weah has over him is a ballon d'or. And the ballon d'or is not even that important. Anyone with working eyes and not on crack can see his ability.

  • @thedoc225ify

    @thedoc225ify

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mansamussa1552 just as you say the balon d'or isn't that important scoring 100's of goals isn't either. Eto'o scoring more than Maradona doesn't make him better and I'm saying Weah is a better all-round player. Just because he played in the 90's doesn't make him rubbish, to make it at AC Milan back then you had to be great

  • @Macbille
    @Macbille2 жыл бұрын

    Eto'o is one of the all time greats of Barcelona. Too bad the club doesn't do him justice just like what they did with Suarez..

  • @nektarioss
    @nektarioss2 жыл бұрын

    He injured his knee in 2007 (against Werder Wremen I think) and it was probably around this time that Eto'o and Barcelona began to "separate".. Eto'o had some conflicts with Rijkaard (played as a sub for 6 minutes and he got a bit mad about that and he didn't want to enter the game the next matchday, etc) and he showed some kind of jealousy to Ronaldinho, who enjoyed the love from the fans more than anyone in that period. A couple of games later, vs Athletic Bilbao, Ronaldinho and Eto'o celebrated together. It was ok. A bit later, Guardiola was appointed as the manager and, as it turns out, he wouldn't have that (besides the tactical issues). It was harsh, but I think in the end it was better for the club. The player's contract would end in 2010 anyway. At Barcelona I think everybody loves Eto'o to this date. He was a good player, he was present at the big moments (he scored in two Champions League finals for Barcelona) and everything that he won in his overall career was 100% deserved. The treatment he had to deal with was not always ideal, but that's life... Sometimes it was partly his fault, sometimes it wasn't his fault. As for Guardiola, it was strange that he had Ibrahimovic and he didn't use him as a proper CF, but he used Messi as a false 9 instead, but now this decision has a historical value and it still has an effect in football tactics, but more importantly for (his) Barcelona it brought unprecedented success. So, who are we to judge him? 🤷‍♂️ Zlatan was "sacrificed" but, incredible as it is, this was good for his career because he went to Milan where he won titles and (finally) became the league's top scorer. It is really incredible, because it worked for all parties: Barcelona played great football and is still regarded by many as the best team ever, Eto'o went on to win a second treble in 2 years (it even worked for Inter too, in that regard), Zlatan had a tough period at Barca (well... He scored a goal in each of his first 5 games, something that had never happened before at Barcelona. The following months were not equally glorious but he probably still had some very good moments by the end of that season) but it was with his departure from Barcelona to AC Milan that, in my opinion, Zlatan really became who he is today.

  • @totomaxwell8080

    @totomaxwell8080

    2 жыл бұрын

    you're such a liar. Eto'o has never been jealous of RONALDHINO, never. Problem was RONALDHINO not training, partying all the time, getting a past over and over.

  • @nektarioss

    @nektarioss

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@totomaxwell8080 hahaha I stated so many facts and you call me "such a liar" because I said what? That Eto'o showed some kind of jealousy to Ronaldinho? That's not something I(!) made up. You can read it on the Guardian. There is an article from 2007 where it's mentioned that he had "told confidantes that seeing Ronaldinho's likeness splashed all over the city can be hard to take". This is followed some lines later by the mentioning that Eto'o had been critical of Ronaldinho. They also characterized him as "soft-spoken but proud".* That was back in 2007, when all of these things were developing.. It's like a primary source from their then present. But even if we shouldn't trust this source, you can see that he indeed has an ego when he wants to make it clear that back in the days it was Messi that played with Eto'o and not the opposite. Now, I don't think that having an ego is necessarily a bad thing and I don't say it to accuse Eto'o. After all, what he said was true. And also I am not saying that Eto'o was feeling a concrete jealousy to Ronaldinho. But I understand that he was a bit troubled at that period and he ACTUALLY said some things, like calling his coach a bad person. I have nothing to gain by claiming that Eto'o was jealous of Ronaldinho (something that I never really said, because there is a difference between "some kind of jealousy" and "he was jealous of", alright?) but I want to shed some light on these incidents because his whole attitude must have played a role in his departure. Ok? As for you I don't know what acerbated you so much that you had to call me a liar. It offends me and I think you should think again before making such claims for other people you don't know. I hope I have changed your mind. *Bruised Feelings and a Shaky Knee for FC Barcelona, by Jack Bell (2007).

  • @youngerudit2524

    @youngerudit2524

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@nektarioss mane stfu go to sleep. roti was his best friend at Barca. his only issue was in fact the training. you a grown ma basing your facts off of the guardian articles lol. And for that game where he supposedly refused to get in its all bullshit. He was coming back from injury, was sent to warm up and he went and sat because Pepe had made his 3 replacements. He explained everything is an interview

  • @louminezachee2412

    @louminezachee2412

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nektarioss You said a lot of truth about what happened in 2007 for Villafranca when Eto'o said Rijkaard is a bad person. He was immature but he wasn't wrong, anyway not completely. He was just mad about the disrespect Ronaldinho and Rijkaard showed to him after he refused to come in. He didn't understand how could the coach throw him to the media while Ronaldinho was always saved.

  • @Passportbros8

    @Passportbros8

    11 күн бұрын

    ​​ etoo was better than r9. R9 is just a hype up player. If he didn't play for Brazil. He would be like any regular flashy player's. Etoo is better than R9.. If R9 played for the current Brazil team. He would like any regular flashy dribbling players. He never won a UCL..

  • @LesserKnownAJ
    @LesserKnownAJ2 жыл бұрын

    I was just making a top 11 formation and was doubting whether to pick Brazilian Ronaldo or Eto'o as a CF that's how great he was, even though I'm a real madrid fan seeing him with Ronaldinho at barca was one of the best things ever

  • @PapouPlays

    @PapouPlays

    2 жыл бұрын

    The best 9s ever

  • @Zack_410

    @Zack_410

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PapouPlays Van Basten is a better 9 than either of them.

  • @PapouPlays

    @PapouPlays

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Zack_410 I won't argue as he is in that class

  • @Passportbros8

    @Passportbros8

    11 күн бұрын

    ​​ etoo was better than r9. R9 is just a hype up player. If he didn't play for Brazil. He would be like any regular flashy player's. Etoo is better than R9.. If R9 played for the current Brazil team. He would like any regular flashy dribbling players. He never won a UCL..

  • @prateekkumar1600
    @prateekkumar16002 жыл бұрын

    Brutally assaulting Busquets 😂😂 Your reactions to such incidents are hilarious Love your work ❤️

  • @mobolajiade-aina8643
    @mobolajiade-aina86432 жыл бұрын

    Okay, I have to put my Chelsea bias away for this one, (Although he did play for Chelsea anyway) This guy is the best African Player of all time! Drogba can sit at no.2 .

  • @tiestofalljays

    @tiestofalljays

    2 жыл бұрын

    Weah?

  • @mobolajiade-aina8643

    @mobolajiade-aina8643

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@tiestofalljays Holy shit! I forgot about Weah! Funny enough, he also played for Chelsea as well at some point. Looks like we have a thing for talented African players. Anyways, Drogba's gonna have to go down another notch(sorry Didier 😅)

  • @dieguizz87

    @dieguizz87

    2 жыл бұрын

    Salah is now first tho

  • @HydrarGyros7

    @HydrarGyros7

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@dieguizz87 let's wait a couple more years... He is up there... Certainly... But not yet in top 3.... I doubt he would even rank above yaya...

  • @nutnutrition3979
    @nutnutrition39792 жыл бұрын

    Didnt remember too much of his prime years because I was sort of young I was born in 04 but based on what my big brother and other older soccer watchers i know said about him he was truly amazing and elite. Plus my family is cameroonian too so we really loved him.

  • @thefactisfactis
    @thefactisfactis2 жыл бұрын

    A striker of the highest order.

  • @Pineapple69
    @Pineapple692 жыл бұрын

    You’re genuinely one of the best football KZreadrs I know!

  • @FootballIconic

    @FootballIconic

    2 жыл бұрын

    Pineapples are an underrated fruit, to be fair!

  • @Pineapple69

    @Pineapple69

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@FootballIconic Ngl SpongeBob made us the best.

  • @Passportbros8

    @Passportbros8

    11 күн бұрын

    Etoo is the best African player of all times. Not George weah. Etoo stats are far better in club and country..

  • @eaglefan1124
    @eaglefan11242 жыл бұрын

    One of my favorite players to watch in his prime. Unfortunately with his play style he wasn't going to be able to uphold it into his 30s when he's freakish athletism slowed down.

  • @treytoomuch
    @treytoomuch2 жыл бұрын

    As an arsenal fan - I’d recommend a similar video for Gilberto silva - the man was so key alongside viera, felt his injuries massively and a player we could only dream of having right now

  • @papanoel3999
    @papanoel39992 жыл бұрын

    Great, great player.. Loved watching Samuel Eto'o

  • @darren806
    @darren8062 жыл бұрын

    Great video as usual, Eto'o really was a sick player. Would love to see some managers covered like this, Louis van Gaal and sir Alex Ferguson would be two good ones to look at

  • @samuelschonenberger
    @samuelschonenberger2 жыл бұрын

    When I started getting an interest for football he was my favorite player beside Honda because we share a name and he was a great player for a big club and a smaller footballing nation

  • @kxder69
    @kxder692 жыл бұрын

    I learn something new every upload 👌❤️

  • @superslayerguy
    @superslayerguy2 жыл бұрын

    Football Iconic always teaches me something new & gives me more talking points to sound like I know what the hell I'm talking about when it comes to footy. Thanks for another awesome upload!🥳

  • @FootballIconic

    @FootballIconic

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cheers buddy😂

  • @jimpayton172
    @jimpayton1722 жыл бұрын

    Always love your videos. Genuinely my favourite channel at the moment by far.

  • @FootballIconic

    @FootballIconic

    2 жыл бұрын

    ♥️

  • @mihirnabar5738
    @mihirnabar57382 жыл бұрын

    your videos are great my guy..just the explanation one wants. keep it up

  • @arbernumani3709
    @arbernumani37092 жыл бұрын

    As an Inter fan, this guy was unbelievable

  • @mostafamansour2495
    @mostafamansour24952 жыл бұрын

    Stunning video as always 👌 ❤

  • @jamesburke4175
    @jamesburke41752 жыл бұрын

    Another banger! Class video bro!

  • @robs9237
    @robs92372 жыл бұрын

    Yeeeeeees! Great video! Without a doubt the best African footballer ever!

  • @muhammedgamal5871
    @muhammedgamal58712 жыл бұрын

    Like your videos anyway, organized with good voice to tell stories well and nice music in background

  • @solidsnake8572
    @solidsnake85722 жыл бұрын

    Eto'o was amazing at Barça, but he couldn't resist to open his mouth. He was too blunt and straight forward and I love him because of that, but a team of that level can't afford to have a guy talking bad in mid season about team mates or the manager. That's why Pep wanted him out. He always valued him as a player, that's why when he stayed (because nobody bid for him) Eto'o played as much as Messi, Xavi or Iniesta. But they were always tense, even one game against Betis Eto'o challenging Pep in the field in front of everyone.

  • @laganas2008
    @laganas20082 жыл бұрын

    Great video again. Thanks.

  • @aranighosh3945
    @aranighosh39452 жыл бұрын

    Greatest Barca Striker of All time PS: Sorry Luis Suarez but you are my no 2 best barca striker.

  • @callumpolaa.k.adjvinylrise2543
    @callumpolaa.k.adjvinylrise25432 жыл бұрын

    i feel sad for eto cuz guardiola didnt like him and wanted him out of barcelona and he was also given racist slurs by fans and he deserved more better i would rate him by the greatest african footballer of all time by 10/10

  • @zorashki

    @zorashki

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not really the Media BIAS makes a lot of Drama out of it.. The reality was Eto was actually good but not to the level of Messi, did you see what Happened to Zlatan? Zlatan was good back then but Guardiola couldn't fit in too many good players, did you forget that... Don't forget Barca Bought David Villa and he was FIRE.. So

  • @callumpolaa.k.adjvinylrise2543

    @callumpolaa.k.adjvinylrise2543

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@zorashki yh man I remember that

  • @GIBBO4182
    @GIBBO41822 жыл бұрын

    George Weah!! Was a beast for A.C Milan. He was soo much better than anybody else from his country, I think it was Liberia, it was crazy. He used to buy all the kits and pay for all their travel.

  • @Passportbros8

    @Passportbros8

    11 күн бұрын

    ​​ etoo was better than r9. R9 is just a hype up player. If he didn't play for Brazil. He would be like any regular flashy player's. Etoo is better than R9.. If R9 played for the current Brazil team. He would like any regular flashy dribbling players. He never won a UCL..

  • @davywilson8779
    @davywilson87792 жыл бұрын

    Watched some of ur videos tonight gotta say sum fantastic content here keep it up with thos videos bro u deserve like 3mill subs

  • @FootballIconic

    @FootballIconic

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man! Appreciate that! Really enjoying making them

  • @goooburt3879
    @goooburt38792 жыл бұрын

    honestly one of the best, if not the best football channel on youtube

  • @podwer2551
    @podwer25512 жыл бұрын

    Such a good player yet mistreated by both of spanish giants

  • @benpacker9668
    @benpacker96682 жыл бұрын

    Bro I was already gonna like the video you didn’t have to compliment me 🥰🥰

  • @FootballIconic

    @FootballIconic

    2 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @combat2thearms
    @combat2thearms2 жыл бұрын

    Fam your channel will explode soon, top notch content bro

  • @mwantummwevy7277
    @mwantummwevy7277 Жыл бұрын

    Unforgetable Samwel Eto Legend

  • @marvinbrando722
    @marvinbrando7222 жыл бұрын

    Eto was fantastic. The Barcelona years were the best that I have seen him

  • @muhammadnizaahmad3825
    @muhammadnizaahmad38252 жыл бұрын

    One of the best striker,and my favourite player too

  • @terry2544
    @terry25442 жыл бұрын

    As a Cameroonian 🇨🇲... Eto'o is the greatest!!! Allez Les lions

  • @TanayVaidya
    @TanayVaidya2 жыл бұрын

    It's a damn shame that he didn't get along well with Pep Guardiola at the time. As a Barcelona fan, it's abundantly clear that he's the kind of player we're missing right now.

  • @alex-iq7jo
    @alex-iq7jo2 жыл бұрын

    Love your stuff

  • @majinmanbhakun6540
    @majinmanbhakun65402 жыл бұрын

    Samuel Eto was a phenomenal striker/center forward. The very few that are capable of being the magician's aka Messi's attacking teammate/partner

  • @phenomartsservices8353
    @phenomartsservices83532 жыл бұрын

    Liked the piece. Liked even it more at past 13:20 for catching sergio b. Antics

  • @jacobzacks
    @jacobzacks2 жыл бұрын

    I will say I'm surprised Doctor Khumalo doesn't show up more in contention for best African player... not a massive presence in the mainstream but certainly an important influence, especially in the south Edit: this is following up to your poll earlier about the best African player... as always, loved the vid !!!

  • @sidiqabdul-kareem5544

    @sidiqabdul-kareem5544

    2 жыл бұрын

    Maybe for South Africans. But honestly, Khumalo doesn’t register when you are talking about the greatest African players.

  • @alowais32
    @alowais322 жыл бұрын

    Can you do a video on Real Madrid’s UCL victories three times in a row. (2015~2018)

  • @freshcola6301
    @freshcola63012 жыл бұрын

    If you want more details on the Eto'o/ Guardiola clash go watch his interview with Bein Sport (France TV Show) idk if the english subtitles are available but this itw is Incredible !!! One of the best I've ever seen on TV lol

  • @MrSlashblade
    @MrSlashblade2 жыл бұрын

    In a single word yes he absolutely should have. 🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲

  • @NiceDynamiteInc
    @NiceDynamiteInc2 жыл бұрын

    Best football youtuber. GOAT

  • @Seagal588
    @Seagal5882 жыл бұрын

    Ego is what stopped Barcelona from achieving even more success, only a season after David Villa was at the club. So Barcelona could of had a front 3 of David Villa, Etoo and Messi, including Pedro and others. They honestly could of had the same level of success as Madrid had in the UCL.

  • @ninja-xt5wo
    @ninja-xt5wo2 жыл бұрын

    Do a video on AC milan with rijkaard, van basten and guilut

  • @kensley94
    @kensley942 жыл бұрын

    Is this a reupload? Even tough this is very recent i have the feeling i watched a while back ago.

  • @mwantummwevy7277
    @mwantummwevy7277 Жыл бұрын

    We love ur skills and the way u score African guy

  • @magnusr201
    @magnusr2012 жыл бұрын

    Channel too underrated 🙂

  • @elizatovarpalomo1294
    @elizatovarpalomo1294 Жыл бұрын

    A tru leyend he was , loved him when he played with Messi an ronaldinho. What a time.

  • @achry907
    @achry9072 жыл бұрын

    Samuel Eto is a legend .. period !! no more ..

  • @benhaney9629
    @benhaney9629 Жыл бұрын

    The first player to win two trebles, the only to it back to back, the only player to do it with two different clubs and the only player that did it outside of Bayern in 13, 20 and Barca 09, 15.

  • @Filtrofiore
    @Filtrofiore2 жыл бұрын

    It Is ❤️

  • @adiavila22
    @adiavila222 жыл бұрын

    Samuel Eto'o is a soccer/football legend.

  • @giuliom3564
    @giuliom3564 Жыл бұрын

    YES, he is !

  • @bigchungus1521
    @bigchungus15212 жыл бұрын

    Please do one of these for Messi and Ronaldo thank you.

  • @obi1_trq869
    @obi1_trq869 Жыл бұрын

    What a GOAT... respect ✊🏾 ❤️ 🌍

  • @sparkywayne6766
    @sparkywayne6766 Жыл бұрын

    Would love a video about George Weah.

  • @prabijshrestha
    @prabijshrestha2 жыл бұрын

    He was mine most trusted striker during fifa career mode that time . Later i use Neymar , during that time Neymar was nothing as today . I am talking about fifa 09 .

  • @mwantummwevy7277
    @mwantummwevy7277 Жыл бұрын

    With good ending up u r the hero

  • @Selfpaid96
    @Selfpaid962 жыл бұрын

    My FA President 👊🏾🦁

  • @bernhardsonn8996
    @bernhardsonn89962 жыл бұрын

    8:11 gaha thats so nice😍

  • @jasoncasey7009
    @jasoncasey70092 жыл бұрын

    Eto;o is the best player ever to come out of Africa. What a player and he had to put up with pep as a manager but he showed the world that he was the best player of his day.

  • @lava2266
    @lava22662 жыл бұрын

    Can you please do a video on how good Ruud gullit was actually?

  • @lllll8449
    @lllll84492 жыл бұрын

    For me from 🇿🇦 the best African player of all time along with weah

  • @treytoomuch
    @treytoomuch2 жыл бұрын

    Yes he did deserve better - BUT - clearly pep made a terrible mistake and Eto made his mark with inter so it worked out for him well. He’s a gangster

  • @thsimpsonsguy

    @thsimpsonsguy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Pep's pride caused him to lose out on two world class strikers (Eto'o and Ibra).

  • @thisguyrighthere3

    @thisguyrighthere3

    2 жыл бұрын

    how did pep make a mistake. ronaldinho was THE best or 2nd best player ever and he had no discipline so pep had to sell him. etoo wouldnt take advice or do what the manager told him. there was a video here on you tube where etoo says that he told pep that pep wasnt an attacker so he shouldnt tell him what to do... as a manager you cant work with a player like that, no matter if you are as good as etoo (not that i think etoo was good but he scored a lot of goals). the manager is in charge of how the team plays otherwise every player would do what they wanted and there wouldnt be a plan

  • @iwonakaplon3399

    @iwonakaplon3399

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@thisguyrighthere3 I agree more or less with everything you said apart from you thinking etoo wasn't good.

  • @mansamussa1552
    @mansamussa15522 жыл бұрын

    The goat. no challange

  • @ZexaXIII
    @ZexaXIII2 жыл бұрын

    Yess

  • @wisnue.s.7998
    @wisnue.s.79982 жыл бұрын

    eto'o is like mbape with barca dna

  • @louminezachee2412

    @louminezachee2412

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree.

  • @achetatiana5555
    @achetatiana55558 ай бұрын

    Eto’o is the African GOAT.

  • @SIRLagalot007
    @SIRLagalot0072 жыл бұрын

    His near post finishing was insane

  • @tonymverah8059
    @tonymverah80592 жыл бұрын

    Eto'o was superb....I personally think George Weah is the best Africa has ever had. My personal opinion though, no one has to agree with it. Would love to see a video of Pierre van hooldjonk...(guess I spelled it right) Bless your channel, keep em coming

  • @user-eg7gs7ro7w
    @user-eg7gs7ro7w4 ай бұрын

    Samuel Eto'o in Barcelona"what do I have to do to prove myself"

  • @Leo-S-Ellen
    @Leo-S-Ellen2 жыл бұрын

    Top man when he scored against arsenal in 2006 I cried but he is the greatest African player then I would say 2nd is probably Jay Jay okocha

  • @colbymasvidal2397
    @colbymasvidal2397 Жыл бұрын

    Ronaldinho, Eto, Messi/Giuly use to tear stuff up👌

  • @mwantummwevy7277
    @mwantummwevy7277 Жыл бұрын

    Whether yes or No u r the best African striker in the world, with good attitude, congratulations Samwel

  • @constantinos_gk
    @constantinos_gk2 жыл бұрын

    🥇Drogba is the best African football player in history imo. 🥈Etoo is the second, but equally best! And that, because the 1st has the attitude of the Victor, but he knows when he must be humble and lower his ego for the best of his team. ⚽ Great content! Huge fan! ⚽

  • @gaelatingo2375

    @gaelatingo2375

    Жыл бұрын

    Etoo is better than Drogba

  • @ydiotboi
    @ydiotboi2 жыл бұрын

    Unreachable

  • @fouzanalfouzan8233
    @fouzanalfouzan82332 жыл бұрын

    Can you make how good was Real Madrid 2011 to 2013 pls

  • @jacobray3739
    @jacobray37392 жыл бұрын

    Can you do one on Ronald Koeman?

  • @BitigoBlack
    @BitigoBlack Жыл бұрын

    As an ex-Madrid fan.....I'm not surprised to learn that they had Eto'o in the bag....and fumbled so hard...again. xD

  • @bernhardsonn8996
    @bernhardsonn89962 жыл бұрын

    Your channel is so entertaining and full of Infos. Why are you so unsubscribed

  • @mtherload
    @mtherload2 жыл бұрын

    Eto'o is pure class

  • @enzosteiger8054
    @enzosteiger80542 жыл бұрын

    Do a video on GiGi buffon, the second best GK to grace the earth

  • @FootballIconic

    @FootballIconic

    2 жыл бұрын

    Who is number 1 in your opinion?

  • @kamblepranil28

    @kamblepranil28

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@FootballIconic Manwall Neuer.

  • @mobolajiade-aina8643

    @mobolajiade-aina8643

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@kamblepranil28 Nah, Lev Yashin is the goat of goalkeepers.

  • @enzosteiger8054

    @enzosteiger8054

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@FootballIconic for me it has to be lev yashin, he revolutionised goalkeeping.

  • @enternamehere544
    @enternamehere5442 жыл бұрын

    I know you mainly cover European football, but can you look over Landon Donovan, probably the best American ever and an footballing hero for us

  • @enzosteiger8054

    @enzosteiger8054

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ikr he was the best American but still not insanely good

  • @FootballIconic

    @FootballIconic

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great shout!

  • @adeolufajemisin5059
    @adeolufajemisin50592 жыл бұрын

    Pleaaaase do a video on Okocha

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