reserve team before an injury in January 2007 brought his season to an abrupt halt. International career Armel earned his first cap with Cameroon under 18 a few weeks before his 16th birthday in a 3-1 win against Chad in Yaounde. He was the youngest player on the field but managed to imposed his authority in the midfield which led him to his first senior cap. The record also showed that he was called into the senior squad five times. Style of play Armel was a complete and versatile midfield, gifted with excellent technical ability, vision and passing range as well as powerful shot from distance, which enabled him to start attacking plays in midfield after winning back possession. He was also a strong, tenacious, hardworking, aggressive and physical player. In addition to these attributes, his pressing ability and stamina allowed him to link up the defense with the attack successfully. Post retirement After his football career ended prematurely, Tchakounté decided to channel his efforts into football coaching and his academic studies. He obtained a Bachelor of Science Physics in 2010 and also a UEFA B Licence. He also obtained an MBA in International Business Management and a Masters in Banking and Finance at the University of Surrey. Armel was a pundit for Voxafrica's coverage of the 2015 African Cup of Nations. He currently lives in London. References External links 1988 births Living people Alumni of the University of Surrey Queens Park Rangers F.C. players Carshalton Athletic F.C. players Hong Kong Rangers FC players Cameroonian footballers Expatriate footballers in Hong Kong Hong Kong First Division League players Expatriate footballers in England Cameroonian expatriates in Hong Kong Association football midfielders Association football central defenders