Djimet Ngarndoum

The journey

Djimet Ngarndoum represents the first generation of players from Chad to reach the Goaliano Academy, after the platform's talent-spotting system picked up his performances in a local league near Mongo — the start of a path that will mature over time towards the first team.

The dream

To open a community football academy in his hometown.

Character

Tall and slender, with black hair tied back; one of his trademarks is pulling his socks up before every match.

• Energetic and quick in recovery
• brave in attack
• hard-working in defence
• versatile

Favourites

Food

Dariba

Hobby

Photography

Music

Chadian folk music

From the first intake at the Goaliano Academy.