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

Noel Futkeu
Personal information
Date of birth (2002-12-06) 6 December 2002 (age 21)
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 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:12, 26 May 2024 (UTC)

Early life

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

Career

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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

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

Personal life

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Futkeu is of Cameroonian descent.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Wie Noel Futkeu bei Eintracht Frankfurt durchstartet". waz.de.
  2. ^ a b "Futkeu: Senkrechtstarter vor Sprung in den Bundesliga-Kader der Eintracht?". fr.de.
  3. ^ a b "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.