Vincent Aboubakar
Cameroon's powerful and often decisive striker, a national talisman whose goals have ignited World Cup and continental campaigns.
Born 1992 (age 34)·Cameroonian footballer·Birthday: January 22·Millennials
Biography
Vincent Aboubakar carries the weight of Cameroonian footballing hopes on his broad shoulders with a striker's ruthless calm. His professional journey has been a globe-trotting testament to his consistent goal-scoring ability, from early days in France to Portugal, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and beyond. But it is in the green, red, and yellow of the Indomitable Lions where his legend is most firmly etched. As captain, Aboubakar has been the embodiment of clutch, scoring vital goals in Africa Cup of Nations tournaments. His most iconic moment came at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where his late winner against Brazil was a stunning triumph for an underdog, even in a group-stage exit. More than just a finisher, he plays with a physical, commanding presence that defines Cameroon's fighting spirit.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Vincent was born in 1992, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Vincent Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Vincent's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Scored the dramatic winning goal against Brazil in the 2022 FIFA World Cup group stage.
- Finished as the top scorer of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations with 8 goals, leading Cameroon to a third-place finish.
- Won multiple league titles in Portugal with Porto and in Turkey with Besiktas.
Did You Know?
He shares a birthday (January 22) with another Cameroonian football great, Laurent Koscielny (who played for France).
He scored a famous backheel goal for Porto in a UEFA Champions League match against Galatasaray in 2018.
He has played club football on three different continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa.
“I score goals. That is my job for the national team.”
