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David Koum
Personal information
Full name David Julien William Koum[1]
Date of birth (1996-08-02) 2 August 1996 (age 30)
Place of birth Douala, Cameroon
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position Central midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Aguilas–UMak
Number 79
Youth career
2013–2017 Real Academy de Douala
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2019 Mawyawadi
2019–2020 Asia Euro United
2020–2023 Kirivong Sok Sen Chey 19 (3)
2023 Muang Loei United
2023–2024 Siem Reap
2024–2025 Thimphu City 5 (1)
2025 ISI Dangkor Senchey 12 (1)
2025– Aguilas–UMak 19 (1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 7:54, 29 May 2026 (UTC)

David Julien William Koum (born 2 August 1996) is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Philippines Football League side Aguilas–UMak,[2][1] whom he co-captains.[3]

Club career

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Early professional career

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Koum was born in the city of Douala, Cameroon. Up until age 21, he played youth football for Real Academy de Douala before making his first professional move abroad with Mawyawadi of Myanmar.[4]

Later on, in 2023, Koum would sign for Muang Loei of the Thai League 3.[5][6] The next year in 2024, he would also have a short stint at Bhutanese club Thimphu City,[7] making his debut against Daga United.[8] He would score his first goal in a dominant win over Tsirang FC.[9]

Career in Cambodia

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In 2019, Koum signed with Asia Euro United of the then-named C League of Cambodia. A year later, during the COVID-19 Pandemic, he made a move to Kirivong,[10][11] where he made 19 appearances and scored 3 goals.[12][13] After a brief stint in Thailand, he would rejoin the league signing with Siem Reap.[14][4] After another short stint abroad, he would return to Cambodia to sign with ISI Dangkor Senchey, scoring once in 12 games.[15]

Philippines

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In mid-2025, Koum signed with Aguilas–UMak of the Philippines Football League.[16][17] He was named co-captain of the team, which he shared with fellow midfielder Arnel Amita.[3] He made his debut in a loss against Kaya–Iloilo. To date he has scored 1 goal in 18 games, scoring in a win over Don Bosco Garelli[18] while also providing a crucial assist in the club's revenge win over Kaya.

References

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  1. 1 2 "David Koum – Global Sports Archive". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
  2. ↑ David Koum at Soccerway
  3. 1 2 "We're proud to announce our captain and co-captains for the 2025/26 @wearepfl season!". Aguilas FC on Facebook. 13 September 2025. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
  4. 1 2 Sophat, Phon (12 September 2023). "សៀមរាបអេហ្វស៊ី ប្រកាសនាំចូលអតីតកីឡាករគិរីវង់ និងអាស៊ីអឺរ៉ុប ត្រៀមលីគ២". Troryorng. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
  5. ↑ "สโมสรเมืองเลย ยูไนเต็ด มีความยินดีที่จะประกาศต้อนรับ นักรบเซไลคนที่ 6 ของเลกที่สอง Koum David Julien". สโมสรฟุตบอล เมืองเลย ยูไนเต็ด. 6 January 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
  6. ↑ ""นักรบเซไล" คว้าตัว "ธนรัฐ และ คุม เดวิด" เข้ามาร่วมทีมเลกสอง". Ballthai. 6 January 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
  7. ↑ "We are thrilled to welcome David Julien Koum to Thimphu City FC!". Thimphu City on Facebook. 29 July 2024. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
  8. ↑ "Match Report - Thimphu City 2-0 Daga United" (PDF). Bhutan Premier League. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
  9. ↑ "Match Report - Thimphu City 7-0 Tsirang" (PDF). Bhutan Premier League. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
  10. ↑ Senase, Jose Rodriguez (11 August 2022). "Svay Rieng to face KSSC with chance to extend lead". Khmer Times. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
  11. ↑ Sophat, Phon (6 December 2022). "លី ម៉ូស្លីម គឺជាសមាជិកទី៥ ដែលចាកចេញពីក្លិបគិរីវង់សុខសែនជ័យ ក្រោយចប់ CPL". Troryorng. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
  12. ↑ Senase, Jose Rodriguez (29 July 2021). "Cameroonians are top scorers in MCL". Khmer Times. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
  13. ↑ Senase, Jose Rodriguez (29 March 2021). "Ukrainian striker stars as Phnom Penh Crown edges KSSC". Khmer Times. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
  14. ↑ "David Julien William Koum". Cambodian Premier League. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
  15. ↑ "Welcome 𝐃𝐀𝐕𝐈𝐃 𝐉𝐔𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐍 to ISI Family". ISI Dangkor Senchey FC on Facebook. 2 January 2025. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
  16. ↑ "Welcome, David Julien Koum!". Aguilas FC on Facebook. 12 August 2025. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
  17. ↑ Atencio, Peter (11 August 2025). "UM Aguilas want to be competitive". Manila Standard. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
  18. ↑ "AGUILAS - UMAK FC VS DON BOSCO GARELLI UNITED - M31". Philippines Football League on YouTube. 26 October 2025. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
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