Didier Lamkel Zé (born 17 September 1996) is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Turkish club Hatayspor.
Club career
Chamois Niortais
After joining the Lille youth academy from Cameroonian club L'École de Football Brasseries du Cameroun (EFBC), Lamkel Zé progressed through its youth teams. In the summer of 2016, he moved to Chamois Niortais and ended up in the first team. Lamkel Zé made his Ligue 2 debut on 29 July 2016 in the 0–0 draw with RC Lens, coming on as a substitute for Romain Grange late in the match. He scored his first senior goal the following week, the equaliser in a 1–1 draw with Stade Lavallois.
Royal Antwerp
On 24 July 2018, Lamkel Zé joined Belgian First Division A side Antwerp on a four-year deal with the option of a fifth year.
In December 2020, Lamkel Zé was linked to a move to Greek club Panathinaikos to play under former Antwerp manager László Bölöni. To push for the move, Lamkel Zé showed up to training in early January 2021 wearing a shirt of Antwerp's rival, Anderlecht. On 6 January 2021, following a public outrage, Lamkel Zé apologized and issued a public statement re-committing to Antwerp.
Loan to Dunajská Streda
On 6 September 2021, Lamkel Zé signed a one-year loan with Fortuna Liga club Dunajská Streda.
Loan to Khimki
On 7 February 2022, Lamkel Zé joined Russian Premier League club Khimki on loan. The loan was terminated early due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Loan to Metz
According to the special rules introduced by FIFA due to the war, foreign players with Russian clubs were allowed to sign a short-term contract with non-Russian clubs outside of the transfer window. On 1 April 2022, Lamkel Zé moved to Metz on loan under those conditions.
Kortrijk
On 23 August 2022, Lamkel Zé signed a three-year contract with Kortrijk.
Hatayspor
On August 8, 2023, he signed a 2-year contract with Süper Lig club Hatayspor.