François Omam-Biyik (born May 21, 1966 in Sakbayenne) is a former football player from Cameroon. He also has French nationality. He was one of the most important players of the Cameroonian national team in the nineties, playing at the three World Cups in 1990, 1994 and 1998. He played 63 international matches in total.

Omam-Biyik's greatest moment came when he scored the downward header that gave Cameroon an historic 1-0 win over defending world champions Argentina in the San Siro in the opening match of Italia 90. He also scored against Sweden in the first round of USA 94.

He had success with different French clubs before moving to Marseille in the summer of 1992. He only played one match, and was transferred to Lens in October 1992. After a few years he continued his career in Mexico, with short stops in European clubs towards the late nineties. Omam-Biyik retired after the 1999/2000 season.

His aerial ability led to the term "Omam-Biyik" being used as a nickname for a headed goal.

Playing career

• 1986/87 - Canon Yaounde
• 1987-1990 - Laval (81/27)
• 1990/91 - Rennes (38/14)
• 1991/92 - Cannes (35/7)
• 1992 - Marseille (1/0)
• 1992-1995 - Lens (53/18)
• 1995-1997 - Club América (75/49)
• 1997 - Yucatan Mérida
• 1997/98 - Sampdoria (6/0)
• 1998/99 - Telamon FC
• 1999/00 - Châteauroux - (3/0)

Trivia

1966 births | Living people | Cameroonian footballers | Stade Rennais FC players | AS Cannes players | Olympique de Marseille players | RC Lens players | U.C. Sampdoria players | French footballers | Club América footballers | FIFA World Cup 1990 players | FIFA World Cup 1994 players | FIFA World Cup 1998 players | Cameroonian French

François Omam-Biyik