| Patrice Sousia | |
| Birth Date: | 18 January 1999[1] |
| Birth Place: | Douala, Cameroon |
| Position: | Forward |
| Youthclubs1: | Samuel Eto'o Academy |
| Youthyears2: | 2012–2015 |
| Youthclubs2: | Barcelona |
| Youthyears3: | 2017–2018 |
| Youthclubs3: | Barcelona |
| Youthyears4: | 2017–2018 |
| Youthclubs4: | → Damm (youth loan) |
| Years1: | 2018–2019 |
| Caps1: | 6 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 2019 |
| Caps2: | 11 |
| Goals2: | 2 |
| Years3: | 2020–2021 |
| Caps3: | 21 |
| Goals3: | 3 |
| Years4: | 2022– |
| Caps4: | 21 |
| Goals4: | 3 |
| Nationalyears1: | 2018 |
| Nationalteam1: | Cameroon U20 |
Patrice Sousia (born 18 January 1999) is a Cameroonian footballer who plays as a forward for Mollerussa.
Born in Douala, Cameroon, Sousia began his career at the Samuel Eto'o Academy, before moving to Spain to join Barcelona in 2012.[2] However, due to his age at the time of signing, this deal came under scrutiny from international body FIFA, who sanctioned Barcelona for the transfer, handing Sousia a ban until he turned eighteen.[3] He was later told by FIFA that he was unable to train at Barcelona's facilities, nor live on the La Masia campus.[4]
After being kicked out of the club, and made homeless by the FIFA verdict, teammate Álex Collado's family offered Sousia refuge, welcoming him into their home.[4] While staying with the Collados, Sousia trained with Prat, the club Álex's brother, Jonathan, played for.[4] At Prat, he was helped by teammate Federico Bessone and manager Pedro Dólera to settle and come to terms with the situation.[5]
He stayed with the Collados for a few weeks, before moving into the Joaquim Blume d'Esplugues - a residence for athletes.[6] On his eighteenth birthday, Sousia returned to Barcelona, who had been covering his expenses while he was banned.[5] [7] However, his return was not seen as successful by his coaches, who told him after three months that he would be sold in the summer.[6] Following interest from Cornellà and Damm, he joined the latter on loan in late 2017.[6]
After leaving Barcelona, he played for Tercera División sides Minerva and Tenisca.[8] In July 2020, Sousia signed for Calahorra, being assigned to the club's B team.[2] [9]
In 2018, Sousia was called up to the Cameroon national under-20 football team.[10]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Minerva | 2018–19 | Tercera División | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
| Tenisca | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 | |||
| Calahorra B | 2020–21 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 3 | ||
| Mollerussa | 2021–22 | Primera Catalana | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | |
| 2022–23 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 4 | |||
| Total | 21 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 5 | |||
| Career total | 59 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 63 | 10 | |||