Born in France on 9 February 1996, Olivier Ntcham is a renowned midfielder, currently plying his trades for Samsunspor. Standing at 5ft 10in (1.8m) and weighing 12st 8lb (80kg), Ntcham is known for his physicality in the heart of the field, wearing the number 10 jersey. Despite his French origin, he has represented the Cameroon national team.
In July 2015, Ntcham began his professional football journey in earnest, moving on loan from Manchester City to Genoa, where he featured 37 times over two seasons, bagging three goals. Connections to the English Premier League remained as he switched green pastures from Manchester City to Celtic in Scotland in 2017, commanding a transfer fee of around £4.5 million.
His time at Celtic, spanning nearly four seasons between 2017 and 2021, was particularly significant. In the 2017-2018 season, Ntcham established himself in the first team making 29 appearances and netting five goals. His form continued into the following season where he made 20 appearances and scored three goals. The 2019-2020 season saw him make 23 appearances and add four more goals to his tally. Despite a decrease in appearances during the 2020-2021 season to 14, he managed to add one more goal before leaving Celtic.
His next move in February 2021 was to France where he joined Marseille on loan and made 4 appearances. However, his stay in France was brief, as in September 2021, he found himself in Swansea City's books in the English Championship.
Under Swansea City's banner, Ntcham had an active role, making 78 appearances across two seasons and netting an impressive 12 goals. His performances earned him a transfer in August 2023 to Samsunspor in the Süper Lig in Turkey for an undisclosed fee. Proving his worth, he made 27 first team appearances and scored six goals in the 2023 - 2024 season. In the ongoing 2024 - 2025 season, Ntcham has already made 23 appearances and scored five goals.
Overall, Olivier Ntcham’s career is marked by notable performances and a keen ability to adapt to new challenges.
