Jean-Claude Billong

Jean-Claude Billong (born 28 December 1993) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Ligue 1 club Clermont Foot. Born in France, he represents the Cameroon national team.

Club Career

Born in Paris, Billong played for youth selections of US Creteil-Lusitanos, and later moved to Mantes. In 2014, Billong moved abroad and signed for the reserve team of the New York Red Bulls. In July 2015, he signed for the Portuguese team Leixoes.

In July 2016, he signed a one-year deal with Slovenian team Rudar Velenje. He made 24 appearances in the Slovenian PrvaLiga during the 2016–17 season, scoring two goals. In June 2017, he moved to Slovenian champions Maribor, signing a three-year contract. He made his debut for Maribor on 15 July 2017 in a match against Aluminij, where he played entire match.

In December 2017, Billong signed for the Serie A team Benevento for an undisclosed transfer fee, believed to be around €2 million.

On 31 January 2019, he joined Serie B club Foggia on loan.

On 15 July 2019, he signed a four-year contract with Serie B club Salernitana.

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