Career Timeline of Denis Bouanga: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Denis Bouanga, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Denis Bouanga is a professional footballer who currently plays as a winger and forward for Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer. Although born in France, he represents the Gabon national team in international competitions. His career highlights include playing at the club level in France and achieving recognition as a key player for both his club and country.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2013: Starts senior career in Division d'Honneur for Mulsanne

In 2013, Bouanga started his senior career in the sixth-tier Division d'Honneur for Mulsanne.

October 2014: Professional Debut in Coupe de la Ligue

On 28 October 2014, Bouanga made his professional debut in the third round of the Coupe de la Ligue, playing the full 90 minutes of a 2–1 win at Evian.

August 2015: Scores First Ligue 1 Goal

On 29 August 2015, Bouanga scored his only Ligue 1 goal for Les Merlus, equalising in a 4–1 loss at Reims.

January 2016: Loan to Strasbourg

On 3 January 2016, Bouanga was loaned to Strasbourg in the third-tier Championnat National for the remainder of the season.

May 2016: First call-up to Gabon national team

In May 2016, Bouanga first received a call-up to the Gabon national team for a match against Mauritania.

2016: Loaned to Tours in Ligue 2

In 2016, Bouanga was lent out to Tours in Ligue 2. He ranked third in the league with 16 goals.

January 2017: Participates in Africa Cup of Nations and wins "Total Man of the Match" trophies

In January 2017, Bouanga participated in the Africa Cup of Nations held in Gabon. He won two consecutive "Total Man of the Match" trophies for his performances against Burkina Faso and Cameroon.

March 24, 2017: Scores first international goal for Gabon

On March 24, 2017, Bouanga scored his first international goal for Gabon in a friendly match against Guinea.

July 2017: Signs new deal at Lorient

In July 2017, Bouanga signed a new deal at Lorient for four years.

2017: International debut for Gabon

In 2017, Bouanga made his international debut for Gabon and was selected for the Africa Cup of Nations.

2017: Selected for Gabon's Africa Cup of Nations squad

In 2017, Bouanga was selected for the final squad for Gabon for the Africa Cup of Nations.

2017: Lorient in Ligue 2 season

Representing Lorient in the 2017–18 Ligue 2 season, Bouanga scored nine goals in 34 games.

July 2018: Joins Nîmes in Ligue 1

In July 2018, Bouanga joined Nîmes in Ligue 1 on a three-year contract for a reported transfer fee of €3 million.

2021: Selected for Africa Cup of Nations

In 2021, Bouanga was selected for the Africa Cup of Nations.

August 2022: Acquired by Los Angeles FC

On 5 August 2022, Bouanga was acquired by Los Angeles FC of Major League Soccer for a $5 million fee.

2022: Bouanga signs for Los Angeles FC, wins Supporters' Shield and MLS Cup

In 2022, Bouanga signed for Los Angeles FC for a $5 million fee. In 2022, he helped the team win the Supporters' Shield and MLS Cup.

2022: Sent off in final game for Saint-Étienne

In Bouanga's final game for Saint-Étienne, a 2–1 loss to Dijon on the first day of the 2022–23 Ligue 2 season, he was sent off at the end for insulting the referee.

March 2023: Scores first hat-trick of his career

On 9 March 2023, Bouanga scored his first hat-trick of his career with a 3–0 victory at L.D. Alajuelense during the first leg in the two club's Round of 16 showdown in the CONCACAF Champions League.

April 2023: Scores second hat-trick of his career

On 8 April 2023, Bouanga scored his second hat-trick of his career in a 3–0 win at home over Austin FC.

2023: Bouanga wins MLS Golden Boot

In 2023, Bouanga won the MLS Golden Boot.

May 2025: Securing participation in 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

On 31 May 2025, he scored an extra-time goal in a 2–1 play-off victory over Club América, securing his club's participation in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.