- Years with Minnesota United: 2015–2016 (NASL era)
- Position: Goalkeeper
- Nationality: Cameroonian
- Acquisition: Signed with Minnesota United FC on March 9, 2015.
Sammy Ndjock is a veteran goalkeeper who was the starting keeper for Minnesota United during the final years of the North American Soccer League (NASL). Known for his quickness and athleticism, he previously played in France and Turkey and represented his home country of Cameroon internationally.
Key stats with Minnesota United (NASL):
- NASL regular season appearances: 50
- NASL clean sheets: 17 (across 50 appearances)
- Goalie of the year: Was a contender for the NASL Golden Glove award in 2016.
- Departure: Left the club in November 2016, prior to the team’s move to MLS.
Memorable moments and honors (Overall career):
- World Cup participant: Was part of the Cameroon Senior National Team squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
- International caps: Earned 3 caps for the Cameroon Senior National Team between 2013 and 2014.
- European career: Played in the youth setup for Lille (France) and made first-team appearances for Antalyaspor in the Turkish Süper Lig.
- Infamous moment: Was involved in a highly publicized gaffe during a 2016 preseason friendly against AFC Bournemouth when he scored an own goal by throwing the ball into his own net.
Where is he now?:
- Sammy Ndjock is currently an active Goalkeeper for FC LeKi (LeKi-futis) in Finland, having joined the club in July 2023.
- He has spent much of his post-MNUFC career playing for various clubs in the Finnish lower divisions, including MP and Atlantis FC.