Pierre Boya
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Pierre Boya is a Cameroon
ian footballer.
in November 2003, and scored a goal on his debut later that month. The highlight of his career at Partizan was during the 2004–05 UEFA Cup group stage, when he scored both Partizan goals in a 2–2 away draw against Lazio
, on 25 November 2004. Afterwards, he was unable to find back of the net for a year and a half. He finally ended his goalscoring drought on 8 April 2006, scoring a brace in a league match against FK Voždovac
.
In the meantime, Boya also recorded another dubious achievement in the 2005–06 UEFA Champions League crucial qualifying match versus FC Artmedia Bratislava. After missing several clear chances through the two matches, he failed to convert a decisive penalty in the shootout that would have qualified Partizan for the group stage.
In the summer of 2007, Boya was transferred to FC Rapid Bucureşti. Although he had a mediocre season, he was considered Rapid's main striker after the departure of Mugurel Buga
, Ionuţ Mazilu
and Lucian Burdujan
. In the 2008–09 winter break, Boya was sold to Grenoble Foot 38
, mostly because Rapid had financial problems. Boya had a weak first half of the season, scoring only one goal in 11 league matches for Rapid, so he agreed to leave Romania
for France
.
On 31 August 2010, Boya returned to FK Partizan
and signed a one and a half year deal, after the club qualified for the 2010–11 UEFA Champions League. He marked his re-debut for the club by coming in at half-time, scoring two goals and providing an assist in a league match versus FK Rad
.
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.
Club career
Boya came to FK PartizanFK Partizan
Fudbalski klub Partizan is a professional football club based in Belgrade, Serbia. In its long history, FK Partizan won as many as 37 trophies. The club is the holder of 23 national championships, 12 national cups and 1 national supercup, and has also won the Mitropa Cup in 1978...
in November 2003, and scored a goal on his debut later that month. The highlight of his career at Partizan was during the 2004–05 UEFA Cup group stage, when he scored both Partizan goals in a 2–2 away draw against Lazio
S.S. Lazio
Società Sportiva Lazio, commonly referred to as Lazio, is a professional Italian football club based in Rome. The team, founded in 1900, play in the Serie A and have spent most of their history in the top tier of Italian football...
, on 25 November 2004. Afterwards, he was unable to find back of the net for a year and a half. He finally ended his goalscoring drought on 8 April 2006, scoring a brace in a league match against FK Voždovac
FK Voždovac
FK Voždovac is a football club from Belgrade, Serbia.- Hystory :The club was formed in 1912 under the name FK Dušanovac. In 1929 it is renamed into Voždovački SK. The main success in this period was the winning of the II Razred League in the 1933-34 season, and the III Razred in 1948-49...
.
In the meantime, Boya also recorded another dubious achievement in the 2005–06 UEFA Champions League crucial qualifying match versus FC Artmedia Bratislava. After missing several clear chances through the two matches, he failed to convert a decisive penalty in the shootout that would have qualified Partizan for the group stage.
In the summer of 2007, Boya was transferred to FC Rapid Bucureşti. Although he had a mediocre season, he was considered Rapid's main striker after the departure of Mugurel Buga
Mugurel Buga
Mugurel Buga , nicknamed "Pele" by the fans, is a Romanian football player, playing as a forward for FC Braşov....
, Ionuţ Mazilu
Ionut Mazilu
Ionuţ Costinel Mazilu is a Romanian footballer, who plays as a striker for FC Arsenal Kyiv. He is known in Romania for his sharp finishing, pace and technique.- Club :...
and Lucian Burdujan
Lucian Burdujan
Lucian Burdujan is a Romanian footballer, striker, who currently plays for FC Chornomorets Odesa in the Ukrainian Premier League....
. In the 2008–09 winter break, Boya was sold to Grenoble Foot 38
Grenoble Foot 38
Grenoble Foot 38, commonly referred to as simply Grenoble, is a French association football club based in Grenoble, a city situated at the foot of the French Alps. The original incarnation of the club was founded in 1892 and, in 1997, was formed into the club that exists today as a result of a merger...
, mostly because Rapid had financial problems. Boya had a weak first half of the season, scoring only one goal in 11 league matches for Rapid, so he agreed to leave Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
for France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
.
On 31 August 2010, Boya returned to FK Partizan
FK Partizan
Fudbalski klub Partizan is a professional football club based in Belgrade, Serbia. In its long history, FK Partizan won as many as 37 trophies. The club is the holder of 23 national championships, 12 national cups and 1 national supercup, and has also won the Mitropa Cup in 1978...
and signed a one and a half year deal, after the club qualified for the 2010–11 UEFA Champions League. He marked his re-debut for the club by coming in at half-time, scoring two goals and providing an assist in a league match versus FK Rad
FK Rad
FK Rad is a football club from Belgrade, Serbia. It plays at Stadion Kralj Petar I, which is located in the southern part of the city's Banjica neighbourhood....
.
External links
- Pierre Boya at LFP
- Pierre Boya at Romanian Soccer
- Pierre Boya at National Football Teams