Roger Milla
Cameroonian footballer (born 1952)
1952 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Cameroonian footballer (born 1952)
Born
May 20, 1952
Age
~74 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
association football coach, association football player
CameroonBorn in Yaoundé
1952
Born in Yaoundé (1952-05-20)
2006
AwardKnight of the Legion of Honour
Present
Age ~74
About
Albert Roger Miller, known as Roger Milla, is a Cameroonian former professional footballer who played as a forward. He was one of the first African players to be a major star on the international stage. He played in three World Cups for the Cameroon national team.
Read more on Wikipedia →Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Roger Milla?+
Albert Roger Miller, known as Roger Milla, is a Cameroonian former professional footballer who played as a forward. He was one of the first African players to be a major star on the international stage. He played in three World Cups for the Cameroon national team.
What does the name Roger mean?+
The name Roger means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From , from the - equivalent of Hrōþgār (see Hroðgar), from fame-spear. Compare also Rutger.". It is of English origin.
When was Roger Milla born?+
Roger Milla was born on May 20, 1952.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From , from the - equivalent of Hrōþgār (see Hroðgar), from fame-spear. Compare also Rutger.
The name Roger is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From , from the - equivalent of Hrōþgār (see Hroðgar), from fame-spear. Compare also Rutger.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Roger
Roger de Saint-Exupéry
French writer and aviator (1900–1944)
Roger Federer
Swiss tennis player
Roger Ebert
American film critic and author (1942–2013)
Roger Bacon
English polymath, philosopher and friar (c.1219/20–c.1292)
Roger Penrose
English mathematical physicist, recreational mathematician and philosopher
Roger Waters
English musician, co-founder of Pink Floyd (born 1943)
Roger — May 20, 1952
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
Would you name your baby Roger?
Guestbook
Hated losing to you. But respect. Always.
— a rival
You're the reason I started playing.
— a kid who watched you play
Actions