Noel Futkeu

Noel Futkeu

Personal information
Date of birth	(2002-12-06) 6 December 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth	Essen, Germany
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)	Striker
Team information
Current team	Greuther Fürth
Number	9
Youth career
0000–2018	Schwarz-Weiß Essen
2019–2020	Rot-Weiss Essen
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020	Rot-Weiss Essen	6	(1)
2021–2022	1. FC Köln II	17	(1)
2022–2023	Schwarz-Weiß Essen	32	(30)
2023–2024	Eintracht Frankfurt II	27	(16)
2024–	Greuther Fürth	17	(7)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 December 2024

Noel Futkeu (born 6 December 2002) is a German professional footballer who plays as a striker for 2. Bundesliga club Greuther Fürth.[1]

Early life

Futkeu is a native of Essen, Germany.[2]

Career

Futkeu started his career with Rot-Weiss Essen. He debuted for the club at the age of seventeen in January 2020.[3] In 2021, he signed for 1. FC Köln II. He suffered a muscle injury while playing for the club.[3] In 2022, he signed for Schwarz-Weiß Essen. He was regarded as one of the club's most important players.[4] In 2023, he signed for Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt, where he was initially earmarked for a place in the club's reserve team.[5]

On 17 May 2024, 2. Bundesliga club Greuther Fürth confirmed that they had signed Futkeu ahead of the 2024–25 season. He signed a 'long-term contract'.[6]

Style of play

Futkeu mainly operates as a striker. He is known for his speed and dribbiling ability.[7]

Personal life

Futkeu is of Cameroonian descent.[2]

References

1. "Wie Noel Futkeu bei Eintracht Frankfurt durchstartet". waz.de.
2. "Futkeu: Senkrechtstarter vor Sprung in den Bundesliga-Kader der Eintracht?". fr.de.
3. "Noel Futkeu bei Eintracht Frankfurt gefeiert". reviersport.de.
4. "Futkeu: "Mein großes Ziel ist die Bundesliga"". waz.de.
5. Neuzugang Noel Futkeu, nachwuchs.eintracht.de, 1 May 2023
6. FUTKEU FÜR FÜRTH, sgf1903.de, 17 May 2024
7. "Futkeu trainieren bei Eintracht Frankfurt mit". fr.de.