Jean-Armel Kana-Biyik (born 3 July 1989) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender. Born in France, he represented Cameroon at international level.

Club career

Kana-Biyik began his career at Le Havre in 2005 and was promoted to the first team in 2008, he made his debut on 22 February 2008 against Dijon in Ligue 2. On 21 June 2010, Kana-Biyik signed a four-year-deal with Rennes. He joined Toulouse on 10 January 2015 on a two and a half year contract.

Jean-Armel Kana-Biyik

In August 2016, Kana-Biyik left Toulouse to join Süper Lig side Kayserispor. Kana-Biyik had made over 150 Ligue 1 appearances before moving to Turkey.

Jean-Armel Kana-Biyik

In July 2019, Kana-Biyik joined Gazişehir Gaziantep. In January 2022, he signed for his hometown club Metz.

Jean-Armel Kana-Biyik

International career

Kana-Biyik was a former member of the France under-21 team. In 2012 decided to play for Cameroon at senior level. He retired from international duty with Cameroon in September 2019, having made 6 appearances.

Personal life

He is the son of André Kana-Biyik.

Honours

Le Havre

Ligue 2: 2007–08

References

External links

1989 births

Living people

Footballers from Metz

Men's association football defenders

Cameroonian men's footballers

Cameroon men's international footballers

French men's footballers

French sportspeople of Cameroonian descent

Citizens of Cameroon through descent

France men's under-21 international footballers

Le Havre AC players

Stade Rennais F.C. players

Toulouse FC players

Kayserispor footballers

FC Metz players

Ligue 1 players

Ligue 2 players

Süper Lig players

Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey

2019 Africa Cup of Nations players

French expatriate sportspeople in Turkey

Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Turkey

Cameroonian expatriate men's footballers

French expatriate men's footballers