Espanyol legend Thomas N’Kono’s unique career made him a trailblazer for African goalkeepers in Europe and an inspiration for La Liga shot stoppers of the past, present and future.
A highly decorated international with Cameroon for nearly 20 years, he became much loved throughout La Liga for almost a decade during his time plying his trade for Espanyol’s first team during the 1980s, and still contributes valuably as a coach at the RCDE Stadium.
Born on 20 July 1956 in Dizangue, N’Kono came to prominence at Canon Yaounde, where he won five national titles and two African Champions Leagues.