Player: Denis Junior Benoit Bouanga

• Full name: Denis Junior Benoit Bouanga
• Date of birth: 11 November 1994
• Place of birth: Le Mans, France
• Nationality: Gabon (represents Gabon internationally); also French-born
• Position: Forward / Winger
• Height: ~1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
• Preferred foot: Right

Club career (highlights)

• Early career in France: youth and lower-division clubs including Saint-Étienne youth setup and Vannes (loan), later fixtures with Sochaux and Tours.
• 2016–2017: Played with AS Nancy Lorraine (loan spells earlier in his career; established himself in French professional tiers).
• 2017–2021: Gained prominence at AS Saint-Étienne and later at FC Lorient and Clermont (note: timelines vary by season; Bouanga moved through French clubs and earned recognition for scoring and pace).
• 2022–present (as of 2024): Transferred to LAFC (Los Angeles Football Club) in Major League Soccer where he became a key attacking player, winning MLS Golden Boot and contributing to team success.

International career

• National team: Gabon
• Made his senior debut for Gabon in 2016 after switching international allegiance to his parents' country of origin.
• Has been a regular for the Gabon national team, participating in Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournaments and World Cup qualifiers, known for scoring and creating chances.

Playing style and strengths

• Pacey and direct winger/forward with good dribbling ability and strong finishing.
• Effective both cutting in from the flank and playing through the middle; contributes assists as well as goals.
• Work rate and pressing from the front are notable aspects of his game.

Notable achievements

• Top scorer and major contributor at club level in MLS (with LAFC), including Golden Boot (seasonal top scorer) honors.
• Key player for Gabon at continental competitions such as the Africa Cup of Nations.

Additional notes

• Bouanga was born in France but chose to represent Gabon internationally. He has become one of Gabon’s most prominent attackers in recent years.
• Statistics (club appearances, goals, assists, caps for Gabon) change season to season; check current club or Federation sources for up-to-date numbers.