22 year-old Cameroonian fullback for Edmonton FC in Canada was voted best Player of the Year by his peers for the 2019 year. Jeannot was rewarded for his outstanding performances with his club through the season.
The former Rainbow of Bamenda player joined the Canadian top flight club in February 201019 and scored one goal including three assists in his debut.
He became a regular starter for “the Eddies” nickname of the Edmonton FC and equally fan favourite.
In an interview granted to sister social media website after receiving the award Jeannot “I came to the Canadian Premier League with high expectations and I wanted to prove a point and impose my system of play in my team and the League. Being the best player of my team and being one of the best right backs of the Canadian Premier League, I can say my objectives outlined at the start of the season has been accomplished.”
Jeannot Esua started with Rainbow of Bamenda before moving to the USA to play with Orange Sport County. The full has high hopes he would be one day be capped with the National team.
He signed a one year contract with the Canadian club with one optional year. He helped the team finish third on the league table.
Jonathan MBIAOH