Former Major League Soccer player Aaron Boupendza died after falling from a building in China on Wednesday, according to the Gabonese soccer federation. The 28-year-old forward had joined FC Cincinnati in summer 2023 for $7 million but left the team in August 2024.
Boupendza’s playing career included stints with Rapid București and Zhejiang FC in China. He represented the Gabon national team and won several titles, including the Gabon Championnat National D1 and the Qatar FA Cup.
The FC Cincinnati organization offered condolences to Boupendza’s family, friends, and loved ones, calling him a “loved member of the FC Cincinnati family.”
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