Stephane Keller Explained

Stephane Keller
Fullname:Stephane Paul Keller
Birth Date:20 August 2001
Birth Place:Grand Batanga, Cameroon
Height:1.90m
Position:Centre back
Currentclub:Istra 1961
(on loan from Alavés)
Youthclubs1:Fortuna Yaoundé
Youthyears2:2018–2020
Youthclubs2:Alavés
Years1:2020–2024
Caps1:77
Goals1:1
Years2:2021–
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Years3:2024–
Clubs3:Istra 1961 (loan)
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Nationalyears1:2023–
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:8 May 2024
Nationalteam-Update:19:39, 1 April 2023 (UTC)

Stephane Paul Keller (born 20 August 2001) is a Cameroonian footballer who plays as a central defender for Croatian club NK Istra 1961, on loan from Spanish club Deportivo Alavés.

Club career

Keller was born in Grand Batanga,[1] Keller joined Deportivo Alavés' youth setup in 2018, from AS Fortuna Yaoundé. Promoted to the reserves in Segunda División B ahead of the 2020–21 season, he made his senior debut on 24 October 2020, coming on as a second-half substitute for Sergi García in a 2–0 home win against Arenas Club de Getxo.[2]

On 1 December 2020, Keller renewed his contract until 2024.[3] He made his first team – and La Liga – debut the following 10 January, replacing Rodrigo Battaglia in a 1–3 away loss against Cádiz CF.[4]

On 22 July 2024, Keller was loaned to Croatian Football League side NK Istra 1961 for one year.[5]

International career

Keller played for the Cameroon U23s for a set of 2023 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches in March 2023.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Espagne/Deportivo Alaves: Stéphan Paul Keller prolonge jusqu'en juin 2024.. Spain/Deportivo Alaves: Stéphan Paul Keller extends until June 2024.. Sport Premier. fr. 1 December 2020. 10 January 2021.
  2. Web site: El Alavés B se lleva tres puntos después de derrotar 2–0 al Arenas de Getxo. Alavés B get the three points after defeating Arenas de Getxo by 2–0. Mundo Deportivo. es. 24 October 2020. 10 January 2021.
  3. Web site: Keller renueva con el Deportivo Alavés hasta 2024. Keller renews with Deportivo Alavés until 2024. Deportivo Alavés. es. 1 December 2020. 10 January 2021.
  4. Web site: El Cádiz se reencuentra con la victoria. Cádiz get back to winning ways. Marca. es. 10 January 2021. 10 January 2021.
  5. Web site: Stephan Keller jugará cedido en el NK Istra. Stephan Keller will play on loan at NK Istra. Deportivo Alavés. es. 22 July 2024. 22 July 2024.
  6. Web site: CAN U23 : le Gabon s’offre le Cameroun !. 25 March 2023. www.afrik-foot.com.