Patrice Sousia
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 18 January 1999[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Douala, Cameroon[2] | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Sedan | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Samuel Eto'o Academy | |||
| 2012–2015 | Barcelona | ||
| 2017–2018 | Barcelona | ||
| 2017–2018 | → Damm (youth loan) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2019 | Minerva | 6 | (0) |
| 2019 | Tenisca | 11 | (2) |
| 2020–2021 | Calahorra B | 21 | (3) |
| 2022–2023 | Mollerussa | 21 | (3) |
| 2025– | Sedan B | 9 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2018 | Cameroon U20 | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Patrice Sousia (born 18 January 1999) is a Cameroonian footballer who plays as a forward for French club Sedan.
Born in Douala, Cameroon, Sousia began his career at the Samuel Eto'o Academy, before moving to Spain to join Barcelona in 2012.[3] However, due to his age at the time of signing, this deal came under scrutiny from international body FIFA, who sanctioned Barcelona for the transfer, handing Sousia a ban until he turned eighteen.[4] He was later told by FIFA that he was unable to train at Barcelona's facilities, nor live on the La Masia campus.[5]
After being kicked out of the club, and made homeless by the FIFA verdict, teammate Álex Collado's family offered Sousia refuge, welcoming him into their home.[5] While staying with the Collados, Sousia trained with Prat, the club Álex's brother, Jonathan, played for.[5] At Prat, he was helped by teammate Federico Bessone and manager Pedro Dólera to settle and come to terms with the situation.[6]
He stayed with the Collados for a few weeks, before moving into the Joaquim Blume d'Esplugues - a residence for athletes.[7] On his eighteenth birthday, Sousia returned to Barcelona, who had been covering his expenses while he was banned.[6][8] However, his return was not seen as successful by his coaches, who told him after three months that he would be sold in the summer.[7] Following interest from Cornellà and Damm, he joined the latter on loan in late 2017.[7]
After leaving Barcelona, he played for Tercera División sides Minerva and Tenisca.[9] In July 2020, Sousia signed for Calahorra, being assigned to the club's B team.[3][10]
After over a year without a club, Sousia joined French club Sedan, being assigned to the club's 'B' team in the Régional 3. He scored on his debut against Betheny in a 4–1 win on 24 August 2025.[11]