Arthur Avom, the FC Lorient midfielder and Cameroonian international, recently expressed his deep gratitude to those who have marked his journey, emphasizing the importance of recognition, regardless of the level of success achieved.
In an interview with Le Télégramme this weekend, Avom looked back on his beginnings in Cameroon, notably with the Fauve Azur club, and shared the valuable advice he received from his relatives. He insisted that recognition is a fundamental value that his father instilled in him very early on. "My father always taught me to be grateful. No matter what someone has given you, even if it's one or two euros, they gave it to you when you needed it. So, you have to be grateful," he said.
Avom was keen to express his gratitude to Fauve Azur, which he considers a real springboard in his career. "Fauve Azur was a springboard for me. I will always continue to thank them for that. And every time I have the opportunity to see my former teammates and coaches again, I will not miss it," he said.
The midfielder even stated that even if he one day reached the level of Lionel Messi or Andrés Iniesta, he would always remain grateful to those who helped him along the way. "Even if I became Lionel Messi or Andrés Iniesta tomorrow, you must always be grateful," he insisted. He also mentioned the key role of his coach at Fauve Azur, who trusted him by giving him the keys to the midfield when he was still a young player without experience in the Cameroonian first division.
Avom fondly remembers his beginnings at Fauve Azur, where he quickly earned the nickname "the whole world" because of his ability to influence the game and make his teammates comfortable. He also shared an anecdote about a difficult choice he had to make between an important Cameroon Cup match and a baccalaureate exam, highlighting the support and rigor of his father in his journey.
Today, Arthur Avom plays in Ligue 1 with FC Lorient and has several caps with the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon. He does not forget the sacrifices made by his family to allow him to realize his dream of becoming a professional footballer. "Today, I am in Europe thanks to God, thanks to him and thanks to my whole family. And I continue to take care of the family. That's what he always wanted, for me to take over. It's my pride," he said.
The 21-year-old aspires to play in a World Cup, especially in the presence of his mother. In the meantime, he continues to work hard to progress and honor the trust of those who have believed in him.
