| Franck Ongfiang | |
| Fullname: | Franck Olivier Ongfiang |
| Birth Date: | 6 April 1985 |
| Birth Place: | Yaoundé, Cameroon |
| Height: | 1.72 m |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Youthclubs1: | Bordeaux |
| Youthyears2: | 2001–2002 |
| Youthclubs2: | Venezia |
| Youthyears3: | 2002–2003 |
| Youthclubs3: | Palermo |
| Years1: | 2002 |
| Caps1: | 1 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 2002–2005 |
| Caps2: | 4 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Years3: | 2003–2004 |
| Clubs3: | → Cesena (loan) |
| Caps3: | 12 |
| Goals3: | 1 |
| Years4: | 2004–2005 |
| Clubs4: | → Martina (loan) |
| Caps4: | 23 |
| Goals4: | 1 |
| Years5: | 2005–2008 |
| Years6: | 2006–2007 |
| Clubs6: | → Al Ain (loan) |
| Years7: | 2007–2008 |
| Clubs7: | → Sharjah SC (loan) |
| Years8: | 2008–2010 |
| Years9: | 2010–2011 |
| Caps9: | 20 |
| Goals9: | 0 |
| Years10: | 2011–2012 |
| Years11: | 2013 |
| Years12: | 2014 |
| Caps12: | 15 |
| Goals12: | 1 |
| Nationalyears1: | 2005 |
| Nationalteam1: | Cameroon U20 |
| Nationalyears2: | 2007 |
| Nationalteam2: | Cameroon U23 |
Franck Olivier Ongfiang (born 6 April 1985) is a Cameroonian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Born in Yaoundé, Ongfiang started his European career at France for Bordeaux. In the 2001–02 season, he was signed by Venezia and made his Serie A debut on 17 March 2002 against Chievo, substituted Arturo Di Napoli in the last minutes. The match ended in 1–1 draw. At that time he was the 4th all-time youngest Serie A foreign player, after Valeri Bojinov, Lampros Choutos and Claiton.
In August 2002, after Venezia's owner Maurizio Zamparini purchased Palermo, he followed his team-mates likes Di Napoli, Kewullay Conteh, Mario Santana, Igor Budan, Stefano Morrone and Daniel Andersson, etc. transferred to the Sicily side.[1]
In 2003–04 season, he left for Cesena of Serie C1 on loan.[2] In the next season, played for Martina.
On 1 July 2005, he left for Espérance de Tunis[3] [4] and played at 2005 CAF Champions League.[5]
In 2007, he left for Al Ain and played at 2007 AFC Champions League. In mid-2008, he left for Al Ahly Tripoli.[6]
In March 2011 he signed for the Ukrainian side Zirka Kirovohrad.[7]
Ongfiang was the captain of Cameroon U20 team at 2005 African Youth Championship qualification.[8] [9]
Ongfiang was a member of Cameroon U23 team. He was called up to a 42-men preliminary squad for 2004 CAF Men's Pre-Olympic Tournament against Ivory Coast U23 team in February 2004.[10]
In November 2004, he was called up to the senior national team against Germany as reserve player.[11] He also capped for Cameroon Youth team at 2007 All-Africa Games.[6]