Jean-Jacques Kilama


Jean-Jacques Kilama is a Cameroonian-born Hong Kong professional footballer who currently plays for Hong Kong Premier League club Rangers.

Club career

Indonesia

Kilama played in Indonesia before moving to Hong Kong. Then his elder brother, Roger, a player who formerly played for Rangers suggested to him to move to Hong Kong and join the Hong Kong First Division club.

Hong Kong

Rangers (HKG)

Kilama joined Hong Kong Rangers in 2008. Although he had an impressive performance in the first season, Rangers were nevertheless relegated. Therefore, he left the club for Fourway Rangers.
In July 2010, Kilama was selected for the Hong Kong League Selection friendly against Birmingham City at the Hong Kong Stadium.

Sun Hei SC

In the 2011/12 season, Kilama moved to Sunray Cave JC SUn Hei from Fourway Rangers. On 22 October 2011, Kilama was sent off in the match against Biu Chun Rangers. Coach Ricardo hopes he can learn from this experience. On 7 January 2012, Kilama was sent off and gave away a penalty after elbowing TSW Pegasus defender Lucas. Sun Hei lost the game 1-3.

Eastern

Kilama moved to another Hong Kong Premier League club Eastern.

Tianjin Quanjian

In December 2015, Kilama joined Chinese League One team Tianjin Quanjian, after having two impressive games against China national team for Hong Kong.

Pegasus

On 1 February 2018, Kilama joined Hong Kong Pegasus on a free transfer, returning to Hong Kong following two seasons abroad.

Tai Po

On 6 August 2018, Tai Po announced the singing of Kilama ahead of their preseason training camp.

Rangers

On 16 September 2019, Kilama signed with Rangers, returning to the club after eight years.

International career

Kilama made his international debut for Hong Kong against Bhutan on 11 June 2015 in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier.

2009 Hong Kong match fixing scandal

In October 2009, Happy Valley player Yu Yang offered a bribe to Kilama to play an unfair match against Happy Valley. However, Kilama rejected and told this to Rangers chairman :zh:李輝立|Philip Lee as well as to the Hong Kong Football Association. On 5 May 2010, the ICAC confirmed his account and arrested five Chinese football players, including former Fourway Rangers Yu Yang.

Honours

Club

Tianjin Quanjian F.C.
;Tai Po