Background
Ntep was born in Douala, the largest city in Cameroon.
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He plays as a forward and is known for his quick pace and technical skill. He began his career at United States Ris Orangis and spent two years at the club During his stint with Ris Orangis, he embarked on several trials with professional clubs, which included Auxerre, however, he was not signed.
In 2005, Ntep joined the under-14 team of Viry-Châtillon and, after a year"s stint with another amateur club (European Space Agency Linas-Montlhery), signed with CS Brétigny Foot.
A club that trained French internationals Patrice Evra and Jimmy Briand. While training at Brétigny, Ntep impressed club coaches and officials and, in 2009, was offered a three-day trial with professional club Auxerre, with whom Brétigny share a partnership.
After a successful trial, he was signed to an stagiaire (internship) contract. Ntep began the 2009-2010 season training with the club"s under-18 team
Midway through the season, he joined the club"s reserve team in the Championnat de France amateur.
Ntep appeared in 14 matches for the team scoring two goals. Foreign the 2010-2011 season, he began training with the senior team Ntep was also named to the team"s roster to appear in the Union of European Football Associations Champions League.
On 16 October 2010, he made the bench in the team"s 1–0 defeat to Bordeaux.
A week later, Ntep made his professional debut in a Coupe de la Ligue match against Bastia appearing as a substitute in the 31st minute for Dennis Oliech. On 30 January 2014, Ntep joined Ligue 1 side Stade Rennais on a three-and-a-half year deal.
Though Ntep was born in Cameroon, he is a French youth international having starred for the under-18 team in 2010. Three years later, he received the call from France U21 to compete in the Toulon Tournament.
He is eligible to play for either Cameroon or France at senior level
On 24 May 2015, Ntep received a call-up to France"s senior squad by coach Didier Deschamps to play in friendlies against Belgium and Albania. He made his debut on 7 June 2015 in a 4-3 defeat to Belgium.
