Bassey William Andem
Encyclopedia
Bassey William Andem is a retired Cameroon
ian footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
In spite of a very large frame, he was known for his above-average reflexes, and spent most of his career professional career in Portuguese
-speaking countries, namely at the service of Boavista.
(which included a loan spell at Olympic Mvolyé
), Andem moved to Brazil
, where he represented Cruzeiro Esporte Clube
and Esporte Clube Bahia
.
In January 1998, Andem joined Portuguese league outfit Boavista FC where, during the following five seasons, he would have engage in an interesting battle for first-choice status with future Sporting Clube de Portugal and Portuguese international
Ricardo Pereira
. However, during the chequereds 2001 league conquest, the club's only, Andem only featured on six occasions.
After Ricardo left for the capital
club, Andem was restored as starter, losing the position midway through 2004–05 to new signing Carlos. He again would gain starter status after the Portuguese-Angola
n was sold to FC Steaua Bucureşti, amassing a further 43 league games in two seasons.
In 2007–08, Andem played his last season as a professional, with second division
side C.D. Feirense, where he would be second-choice. He retired at the age of 40.
(notably of Deportivo de La Coruña
, four years his senior), Andem featured sparingly at international level
. He was selected as second-choice for the 1998 FIFA World Cup
.
Cameroon
Cameroon, officially the Republic of Cameroon , is a country in west Central Africa. It is bordered by Nigeria to the west; Chad to the northeast; the Central African Republic to the east; and Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo to the south. Cameroon's coastline lies on the...
ian footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
In spite of a very large frame, he was known for his above-average reflexes, and spent most of his career professional career in Portuguese
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
-speaking countries, namely at the service of Boavista.
Club career
After starting his professional career with hometown's Union DoualaUnion Douala
Union Sportive Douala is a Cameroonian football club based in Douala.-History:It was founded in 1957 and played its home matches in the Stade de la Réunification.-Achievements:*Cameroon Premiere Division: 4...
(which included a loan spell at Olympic Mvolyé
Olympic Mvolyé
Olympic Mvolyé, also known as Olympique Mvolyé, is a Cameroonian football club based in Mvolyé.Olympic enjoyed some success in the mid-to-late 1990s as they won the Cameroonian Cup twice in 1992 and 1994 and then went on to compete in Elite One, the country's top level, from 1997 to 2001.They also...
), Andem moved to Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, where he represented Cruzeiro Esporte Clube
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube is a Brazilian football team, from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, and are one of the only five clubs to have never been relegated, along with Santos, São Paulo, Flamengo and Internacional. Founded on January 2, 1921, they are only one of three clubs to have participated in...
and Esporte Clube Bahia
Esporte Clube Bahia
Esporte Clube Bahia , known familiarly as Bahiaço, is a Brazilian professional football club, based in Salvador, Bahia. They play in the Campeonato Baiano, Bahia's state league, and the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, Brazil's national league. Bahia was a founding member of the Clube dos 13 group...
.
In January 1998, Andem joined Portuguese league outfit Boavista FC where, during the following five seasons, he would have engage in an interesting battle for first-choice status with future Sporting Clube de Portugal and Portuguese international
Portugal national football team
The Portugal national football team represents Portugal in association football and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal. Portugal's home ground is Estádio Nacional in Oeiras, and their head coach is Paulo Bento...
Ricardo Pereira
Ricardo Pereira
Ricardo Alexandre Martins Soares Pereira, OIH , simply Ricardo, is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Vitória de Setúbal as a goalkeeper....
. However, during the chequereds 2001 league conquest, the club's only, Andem only featured on six occasions.
After Ricardo left for the capital
Lisbon
Lisbon is the capital city and largest city of Portugal with a population of 545,245 within its administrative limits on a land area of . The urban area of Lisbon extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of 3 million on an area of , making it the 9th most populous urban...
club, Andem was restored as starter, losing the position midway through 2004–05 to new signing Carlos. He again would gain starter status after the Portuguese-Angola
Angola
Angola, officially the Republic of Angola , is a country in south-central Africa bordered by Namibia on the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the north, and Zambia on the east; its west coast is on the Atlantic Ocean with Luanda as its capital city...
n was sold to FC Steaua Bucureşti, amassing a further 43 league games in two seasons.
In 2007–08, Andem played his last season as a professional, with second division
Liga de Honra
The Liga de Honra , known for sponsorship reasons as the Liga Orangina, is the Portuguese second level football league. It was formerly called Segunda Divisão and Segunda Divisão de Honra . When the LPFP took control of the two nationwide levels, it was renamed Segunda Liga, before renaming it...
side C.D. Feirense, where he would be second-choice. He retired at the age of 40.
International career
Barred mainly by Jacques Songo'oJacques Songo'o
Jacques Celestin Songo'o is a retired Cameroonian footballer, who played as a goalkeeper.Spent the vast majority of his professional career in France and Spain, also representing the Cameroonian national team in four FIFA World Cups.-Club career:After first establishing himself as a professional...
(notably of Deportivo de La Coruña
Deportivo de La Coruña
Real Club Deportivo de La Coruña is a professional football club based in the city of A Coruña, Galicia; founded in 1906 and currently playing in Segunda División...
, four years his senior), Andem featured sparingly at international level
Cameroon national football team
The Cameroon national football team, nicknamed Les Lions Indomptables , is controlled by the Fédération Camerounaise de Football and is Africa's most successful side in FIFA world cup; having qualified for the FIFA World Cup six times – in 1982, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002 and 2010– more than any...
. He was selected as second-choice for the 1998 FIFA World Cup
1998 FIFA World Cup
The 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th FIFA World Cup, was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998. France was chosen as host nation by FIFA on 2 July 1992. The tournament was won by France, who beat Brazil 3-0 in the final...
.