1998
Teenage World Cup Debut Squad
Samuel Eto'o is selected for Cameroon at the 1998 World Cup while still a teenager. The tournament marks the beginning of a distinguished senior international career.
Football history · Individual timeline
Samuel Eto'o
13 historical football records.
2000
Olympic Final Goal Against Spain
Samuel Eto'o scores Cameroon's equaliser against Spain in the Olympic football final. Cameroon go on to win the gold medal after a penalty shootout.
2002
Africa Cup Final Championship
Samuel Eto'o helps Cameroon retain the Africa Cup of Nations in 2002. The final against Senegal ends goalless before Cameroon win on penalties.
2004
Barcelona First League Scoring Surge
Samuel Eto'o establishes himself in Barcelona's attack after joining from Mallorca. His goals help begin an era of Spanish and European trophies.
2004
Transfer to Barcelona
Samuel Eto'o joins Barcelona from Mallorca. Barcelona signed the Cameroon goalscorer from Mallorca after competition for his services.
2006
Opens Champions League Final Comeback
Samuel Eto'o equalises for Barcelona against Arsenal in the 2006 Champions League final. Barcelona score again to secure the European title.
2006 May 17th
Champions League Winner
Samuel Eto'o scored Barcelona's equalising goal late in the second half in the 2006 UEFA Champions League final, helping Barcelona win the competition.
2006 May 17th
Eto'o Champions League Final Equaliser
Scores Barcelona's equaliser against ten-man Arsenal late in the second half.
2009
Champions League Final Opener Against United
Samuel Eto'o puts Barcelona ahead against Manchester United in the 2009 Champions League final. His early finish sets up a 2-0 victory in Rome.
2009 May 27th
Eto'o Champions League Final Opening Goal
Scores Barcelona's opening goal against Manchester United after ten minutes.
2010
Inter Milan European Treble Forward
Samuel Eto'o plays in Inter's 2010 Champions League final victory over Bayern Munich. The success completes a historic league, cup and European treble.
2010 May 22nd
Champions League Winner
Samuel Eto'o supported both phases of play in his second consecutive European title-winning season in the 2010 UEFA Champions League final, helping Inter Milan win the competition.
2010 December 18th
Eto'o Goals in Inter Club World Cup
Eto'o scores in Inter's 3–0 Club World Cup final victory over TP Mazembe during Benítez's brief tenure.