Didier Lamkel Zé (born 17 September 1996) is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Kuwait Premier League club Kazma SC.
Club career Chamois Niortais After joining the Lille youth academy from Cameroonian club L'École de Football Brasseries du Cameroun (EFBC), Lamkel Zé progressed through its youth teams. In the summer of 2016, he moved to Chamois Niortais and ended up in the first team. Lamkel Zé made his Ligue 2 debut on 29 July 2016 in the 0–0 draw with RC Lens, coming on as a substitute for Romain Grange late in the match. He scored his first senior goal the following week, the equaliser in a 1–1 draw with Stade Lavallois.
Royal Antwerp On 24 July 2018, Lamkel Zé joined Belgian First Division A side Antwerp on a four-year deal with the option of a fifth year.
In December 2020, Lamkel Zé was linked to a move to Greek club Panathinaikos to play under former Antwerp manager László Bölöni. To push for the move, Lamkel Zé showed up to training in early January 2021 wearing a shirt of Antwerp's rival, Anderlecht. On 6 January 2021, following a public outrage, Lamkel Zé apologized and issued a public statement re-committing to Antwerp.
Loan to Dunajská Streda On 6 September 2021, Lamkel Zé signed a one-year loan with Fortuna Liga club Dunajská Streda.
Loan to Khimki On 7 February 2022, Lamkel Zé joined Russian Premier League club Khimki on loan. The loan was terminated early due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Loan to Metz According to the special rules introduced by FIFA due to the war, foreign players with Russian clubs were allowed to sign a short-term contract with non-Russian clubs outside of the transfer window. On 1 April 2022, Lamkel Zé moved to Metz on loan under those conditions.
Kortrijk On 23 August 2022, Lamkel Zé signed a three-year contract with Kortrijk.
Hatayspor On 8 August 2023 he signed a 2-year contract with Süper Lig club Hatayspor.
Sint-Truiden On 8 January 2025, Lamkel Zé signed with Sint-Truiden in Belgium.
Kazma SC On 22 January 2026, Lamkel Zé signed with Kuwait Premier League club Kazma SC.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsLille B2015–16Championnat de France Amateur 261———61Niort2016–17Ligue 224320—1Appearance in the Coupe de la Ligue02732017–18Ligue 231731—10358Total551051—206211Niort B2016–17Championnat de France Amateur 252———522017–18Championnat National 363———63Total115———115Antwerp2018–19Belgian First Division A27410—1Appearance in the Belgian First Division A Europa League play-off final02942019–20Belgian First Division A256604Appearances in the UEFA Europa League1—3572020–21Belgian First Division A2182111—2410Total73189152108821Dunajská Streda (loan)2021–22Slovak Super Liga720000—72Khimki (loan)2021–22Russian Premier League3200——32Metz (loan)2021–22Ligue 193———93Kortrijk2022–23Belgian Pro League10100——101Wydad AC (loan)2022–23Botola30002Appearances in the CAF Champions League01Appearance in the FIFA Club World Cup060Hatayspor2023–24Süper Lig15310——163Metz (loan)2023–24Ligue 19100—2Appearances in the Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs0111Career total20145152726022949
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsCameroon201910Total10
Honours Antwerp Belgian Cup: 2019–20
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