Robert Ndip Tambe (born 22 February 1994) is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays as a forward.

Robert Tambe
Personal information
Full name Robert Ndip Tambe
Date of birth (1994-02-22) 22 February 1994 (age 30)
Place of birth Buea, Cameroon
Height 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
2010–2013 Njala Quan Sports Academy
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015 LZS Piotrówka 13 (18)
2016–2017 Spartak Trnava 39 (6)
2017–2018 Adana Demirspor 28 (12)
2018–2020 CFR Cluj 6 (2)
2019–2020Sheriff Tiraspol (loan) 23 (9)
2020–2022 Shaanxi Chang'an Athletic 55 (20)
2023 Jinan Xingzhou 23 (13)
2024 Yelimay 12 (1)
International career
2016–2017 Cameroon 10 (0)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Cameroon
Africa Cup of Nations
Winner 2017 Gabon
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 2 October 2024

Club career

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Tambe is from the English-speaking part of Cameroon and started his career there as well, at Njala Quan Sports Academy in Limbe.

Spartak Trnava

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In January 2016, Tambe signed a two-year contract with the Slovak side Spartak Trnava.[1] He made his professional debut for Trnava against Michalovce on 27 February 2016.[2]

Adana Demirspor

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On 31 July 2017, Tambe joined Turkish club Adana Demirspor.[3]

CFR Cluj & Sheriff Tiraspol loan

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On 4 July 2018, it was announced that Tambe signed a deal with Romanian defending champions CFR Cluj.[4] He scored two goals in ten appearances all competitions comprised in the first half of the season, before agreeing to a year-long loan with Moldovan side Sheriff Tiraspol on 24 January 2019.[5] On 30 January 2020, Tambe was released by CFR Cluj.[6]

Shaanxi Chang'an Athletic

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On 29 February 2020, Tambe joined China League One side Shaanxi Chang'an Athletic.[7]

Jinan Xingzhou

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On 21 April 2023, Tambe joined newly promoted China League One side Jinan Xingzhou.[8]

Yelimay

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In February 2024, Tambe joined Kazakhstan Premier League club Yelimay.[9]

International career

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Tambe made his senior debut for the Cameroon national football team in a 2–0 win over The Gambia for 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification.[10]

Career statistics

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As of 28 October 2023[11]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
LZS Piotrówka 2014–15 IV liga Opole 13 18 13 18
Spartak Trnava 2015–16 Slovak First Football League 11 0 0 0 11 0
2016–17 Slovak First Football League 27 6 2 1 5 4 34 11
2017–18 Slovak First Football League 1 0 0 0 1 0
Total 39 6 2 1 5 4 0 0 46 11
Spartak Trnava B 2015–16 2. Liga 1 0 1 0
Adana Demirspor 2017–18 TFF First League 28 12 3 2 31 14
CFR Cluj 2018–19 Liga I 6 2 0 0 2 1 0[a] 0 8 3
Sheriff Tiraspol (loan) 2019 Moldovan National Division 23 9 2 1 6 2 1[b] 0 32 12
Shaanxi Chang'an Athletic 2020 China League One 5 0 5 0
2021 China League One 32 14 2 1 34 15
2022 China League One 18 6 18 6
Total 55 20 2 1 0 0 0 0 57 21
Jinan Xingzhou 2023 China League One 23 13 23 13
Career total 193 80 9 5 13 7 1 0 211 92
  1. ^ Appearances in Supercupa României
  2. ^ Appearances in Moldovan Super Cup

Honours

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LZS Piotrówka

CFR Cluj

Cameroon

References

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  1. ^ TAMBE OFICIÁLNE HRÁČOM TRNAVY 29.01.2016, spartak.sk
  2. ^ Futbalnet / Únia ligových klubov / Fortuna liga / MFK Zemplín Michalovce – FC Spartak Trnava 27.02.2016, futbalnet.sk
  3. ^ Mihaitalazarica (31 July 2017). "Robert Ndip Tambe iki yıllık sözleşme imzaladı" (in Turkish). Adana Demirspor. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  4. ^ "Ne-am intarit in atac si in aparare!" [We strengthened our attack as well as our defense!] (in Romanian). CFR Cluj. 4 July 2018. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
  5. ^ "Tambe, împrumutat la Sheriff Tiraspol" [Tambe, loaned to Sheriff Tiraspol] (in Romanian). CFR Cluj. 24 January 2019. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
  6. ^ Mihaitalazarica (30 January 2020). "MULTĂ BAFTĂ, ROBERT TAMBE!" (in Romanian). CFR Cluj. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
  7. ^ 官方:喀麦隆前锋恩迪普-坦布正式加盟陕西大秦之水 (in Chinese) .voice.hupu.com. 29 February 2020. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
  8. ^ 齐整之军,为泉城而战!济南兴洲2023赛季中甲大名单出炉 (in Chinese). dongqiudi.com. 21 April 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  9. ^ "官方:前陕西队、济南兴洲队外援坦布加盟哈萨克球队" (in Chinese). dongqiudi. 12 February 2024. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  10. ^ Lantheaume, Romain. "CAN 2017 : Le Cameroun sans forcer, l'Ethiopie en salle d'attente – Afrik-foot.com : l'actualité du football africain". afrik-foot.com. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
  11. ^ Robert Ndip Tambe at Soccerway. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  12. ^ "Saltex IV liga 2014/2015, grupa: opolska". 90minut.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 1 October 2024.
  13. ^ Football, CAF - Confederation of African. "CAF - Competitions - 31th Edition of African Cup of Nation Total, Gabon 2017 - Match Details". www.cafonline.com. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
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