Footballer

Christian Bassogog

Bassogog’s Birthday: October 18, 1995

Christian Mougang Bassogog who was born on the 18th of October 1995 in Douala Cameroon is a Cameroonian professional footballer who also played for the Cameroonian national team. Christian Bassogog grew up in Douala, Cameroon. He is from the Bassa ethnic group (Bantu).

Nicknamed Chinese Billionaire because of his huge earnings when he was playing in China.

Christian began his career in Cameroon then Later on joined the United Soccer league club in 2015 in United States on the 29th of April 2015. Joined Danish side AaB on 29th September 2015.

February 19th 2017, AaB announced Bassagog’s Departure for a fee of about £5 million to be part of the Chinese side Henan *Jianye FC *. Breaking the club record transfer fee ever. He later signed with Shanghai Shenhua FC.

Christian had a very impressive Afcon 2017 and on the 11th of November 2022 he was selected as one of the players to represent the country through out the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Unfortunately the player received a yellow card from the referee who declared that his celebration was too excessive after his country had scored a goal.

Bassogog is known for his fast and dribbling techniques when it comes to playing in the field, but unfortunately he was not greatly felt through out the FIFA World Cup in Qatar which kind of caused tension among supporters and fans at home who showed lots of disappointments and wished the player had done better.

Nevertheless, his style of play has most at times succeeded in bringing glory to the country as he can always be considered as focused and attentive. The country still looks up to him and greatly believe he will definitely do better during the next and up coming matches.

Christian Bassogog Net Worth:

Christian Bassogog has an estimated fortune of $15 million US dollars that’s around 8.4 billion francs CFA. Bassogog’s estimated annual salary while playing for Chinese club Henan Jianye was around €7 million. This does not include his signing bonus, which was reported to be seven figures. He reportedly receives a monthly salary of €350,000. Thanks to his earnings he has invested in real estate back in his country, including buying a house for his mother.

Bassogog’s transfer from AaB to Henan Jianye in 2017 was a club record for AaB, valued at approximately £5 million (45 million Danish kroner). His subsequent transfer to Al-Okhdood in September 2024 was estimated at €800,000. As of September 29, 2025, Christian Bassogog’s reported annual salary at Al-Okhdood is €500,000.