Posted on December 20, 2010 by Anish John Eto’o claims a record 4th title Samuel Eto’o scaled new heights by being named African footballer of the Year for a record fourth time. Eto’o was African Footballer of the Year from 2003-05 and his fourth award surpasses the three titles won by Abedi Pele in the early 1990s. Soccer Hall of Fame, Soccer Players