Bernard Nguene

Bernard Nguene
Personal information
Date of birth (2006-08-04) 4 August 2006
Place of birth Cameroon
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[1]
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Nice
Number 49
Youth career
Brasseries du Cameroun
2024–2025 Nice
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2025– Nice 1 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 15:26, 7 July 2025 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 15:26, 7 July 2025 (UTC)

Bernard Nguene (born 4 August 2006) is a Cameroonian professional football player who plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Nice.

Career

Nguene is a product of the youth academy of the Cameroonian club Brasseries du Cameroun.[2] On 9 September 2024, he transferred to OGC Nice on a contract until 2028, originally assigned to their U19s.[3] He made his senior and professional debut with Nice as a substitute in a 2–1 Ligue 1 loss to LOSC Lille on 17 January 2025.[4]

International career

In July 2024, Nguene was called up to the Cameroon U20s for a set of friendlies.[5]

Playing style

Nguene is a versatile forward who can play as a winger or striker He is not particular physical or defensive, but enjoys possession of the ball and can play with his back to goal. He is an adept dribbler, and has good acceleration and aerial skills.[6]

Career statistics

As of match played 12 August 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Nice 2024–25 Ligue 1 1 0 1 0
2025–26 Ligue 1 0 0 0 0 2[a] 0 2 0
Career total 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 0
  1. ^ Two appearances in UEFA Champions League

References

  1. ^ "Bernard Nguene - Nice Forward - ESPN (UK)". ESPN.
  2. ^ "Bernard Nguene… 5 things to know about OGC Nice's Cameroonian sensation". Foot Africa.
  3. ^ Agada, Salomon (9 September 2024). "L’OGC Nice annonce la signature de Bernard Nguene".
  4. ^ Akouete, Isidore (18 January 2025). "Bernard Nguene dans la cour des grands : débuts prometteurs avec l'OGC Nice".
  5. ^ Akouete, Isidore (14 July 2024). "Les Lions U20 dominent Victoria United en amical".
  6. ^ Akouete, Isidore (5 August 2024). "Une pépite camerounaise en route pour l'OGC Nice".