Anatole Bertrand Abang (born 6 July 1996) is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays as a forward for UAE Pro League club Al Bataeh.
 Abang playing for New York Red Bulls in 2015 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Anatole Bertrand Abang | ||
| Date of birth | 6 July 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Yaoundé, Cameroon | ||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Al Bataeh | ||
| Number | 29 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| AS Fortuna de Yaounde | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014 | Rainbow Bamenda | 0 | (0) |
| 2015–2018 | New York Red Bulls | 25 | (4) |
| 2015–2016 | → New York Red Bulls II (loan) | 14 | (8) |
| 2016–2017 | → Hobro IK (loan) | 10 | (3) |
| 2017 | → SJK (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | → Astra Giurgiu (loan) | 26 | (5) |
| 2018 | → New York Red Bulls II (loan) | 7 | (3) |
| 2019 | Nantong Zhiyun | 12 | (6) |
| 2020 | Sheriff Tiraspol | 8 | (5) |
| 2021 | Keşla | 23 | (4) |
| 2022– | Al Bataeh | 56 | (18) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2012–2013 | Cameroon U17 | ||
| 2014 | Cameroon U20 | ||
| 2016– | Cameroon | 6 | (1) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 December 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 6 September 2016 | |||
Early life
editAbang was born in Yaoundé, and started his career with local side AS Fortuna de Yaounde.[2] His rights were subsequently purchased by Rainbow Bamenda.
Club career
editNew York Red Bulls
editIn early 2015 Abang went on trial with New York Red Bulls of Major League Soccer. Abang impressed during the 2015 pre-season and on 5 March 2015 the Red Bulls announced that they had completed Abang's transfer from Rainbow FC.[3] Abang made his professional debut for New York on 8 March 2015 coming on as a second-half substitute in a 1–1 draw at Sporting Kansas City.[4] On 6 June 2015 Abang scored his first goal for the senior team in 4–2 loss versus Houston Dynamo.[5] On 28 June 2015 Abang assisted Chris Duvall on his 52nd-minute goal which helped Red Bulls to a 2–1 lead, in an eventual 3-1 derby victory over New York City FC.[6] A few days later, on 1 July 2015 Abang helped the Red Bulls to a victory in the US Open Cup over local rival New York Cosmos, scoring the go ahead goal in a 4–1 victory.[7] On 1 August 2015 Abang scored New York's final goal in a 3–1 away victory over Philadelphia Union.[8]
Loan to New York Red Bulls II
editDuring the 2015 season Abang was loaned to New York Red Bulls II. On 4 April 2015 in his first match with the team Abang opened the scoring for New York Red Bulls II, scoring the first goal in club history in a 4–1 victory over Toronto FC II.[9] On 18 April 2015 Abang scored the equalising goal for New York Red Bulls II in a 1–1 draw against the Charleston Battery.[10] On 17 May 2015 Abang scored the lone goal for New York Red Bulls II in another 1–1 draw against Charleston Battery.[11] On 24 May 2015 Abang scored New York's opening goal in a 3–2 victory over FC Montreal.[12]
On 10 April 2016 Abang scored his first goal of the season, helping New York Red Bulls II to a 4–0 victory over Bethlehem Steel FC.[13] On 7 May 2016 Abang scored his second goal of the season in 3–1 victory over Pittsburgh Riverhounds.[14]
Loan to Hobro IK
editOn 22 August 2016, it was announced by Hobro IK that they had acquired Abang on loan for the 2016–17 Danish 1st Division season.[15] While with the club, Abang scored three goals in 10 league matches. The loan deal was cancelled six months before time and Abang went back to New York Red Bulls on 31 January 2017.[16]
Loan to SJK
editOn 28 March 2017, it was announced by SJK that they had acquired Abang on loan until July 2017.[17] On 10 May 2017, SJK announced that they had terminated Abang's loan deal.[18]
Loan to Astra Giurgiu
editOn 9 August 2017, Abang was loaned to the Romanian first division club, FC Astra Giurgiu until July 2018.[19] While with the Romanian side Abang appeared in 29 matches and scored 5 goals.
Nantong Zhiyun
editOn 19 February 2019, Abang transferred to China League One newcomer Nantong Zhiyun.[20]
Sheriff Tiraspol
editOn 6 February 2020, Abang joined FC Sheriff Tiraspol.
Keşla
editOn 26 December 2020, Abang signed a one-year contract with Keşla FK.[21] Abang left Keşla at the end of his contract.[22]
International career
editAbang has represented Cameroon at the Under-17 level, making his debut with the squad in 2012. He is also a part of Cameroon's Under-20 player pool.
On 10 March 2016, Abang was called up to Cameroon's senior squad for Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa.[23]
Career statistics
editClub
edit- As of 1 December 2024[24]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| New York Red Bulls | 2015 | MLS | 17 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 6 |
| 2016 | MLS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | |
| Total | 25 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 6 | ||
| New York Red Bulls II (loan) | 2015 | USL Championship | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 6 | 4 | ||
| 2016 | USL Championship | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 8 | 4 | |||
| Total | 14 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 8 | ||
| Hobro IK (loan) | 2016–17 | Danish 1st Division | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 10 | 3 | ||
| SJK Seinäjoki (loan) | 2017 | Veikkausliiga | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 6 | 0 | ||
| Astra Giurgiu (loan) | 2017–18 | Liga I | 26 | 5 | 3 | 0 | – | – | 29 | 5 | ||
| New York Red Bulls II (loan) | 2018 | USL Championship | 7 | 3 | – | 2 | 0 | – | 9 | 3 | ||
| Nantong Zhiyun | 2019 | China League One | 12 | 6 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 13 | 6 | ||
| Sheriff Tiraspol | 2020–21 | Moldovan Super Liga | 8 | 5 | – | – | 2[a] | 1 | 10 | 6 | ||
| Keşla | 2020–21 | Azerbaijan Premier League | 13 | 0 | 5 | 1 | – | – | 18 | 1 | ||
| 2021–22 | Azerbaijan Premier League | 10 | 4 | – | – | 0 | 0 | 10 | 4 | |||
| Total | 23 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 5 | ||
| Al Bataeh | 2022–23 | UAE Pro League | 23 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | – | 28 | 7 | |
| 2023–24 | UAE Pro League | 25 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | – | 28 | 9 | ||
| 2024–25 | UAE Pro League | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | – | 10 | 6 | ||
| Total | 56 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66 | 22 | ||
| Career total | 187 | 56 | 15 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 214 | 64 | ||
- ^ Appearances in UEFA Champions League
International goals
edit- Scores and results list Cameroon's goal tally first.[25]
| Goal | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 6 September 2016 | Limbe Stadium, Limbe, Cameroon | Gabon | 1–0 | 2–1 | Friendly |
Honors
edit- New York Red Bulls
- MLS Supporters' Shield (2): 2015, 2018
References
edit- ^ "Anatole Abang". UAE Pro League. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ "Abang en test New York Red Bulls" (in French). camfoot.com. Retrieved 4 February 2015.
- ^ "RBNY sign McLaws and Ouimette, complete Abang transfer". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
- ^ "RBNY earn hard-fought point on the road vs. Sporting Kansas City". newyorkredbulls.com. Archived from the original on 10 May 2015. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
- ^ "MATCH RECAP: Houston Dynamo 4 - 2 New York Red Bulls". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved 6 June 2015.
- ^ "MATCH RECAP: New York City FC 1, New York Red Bulls 3". New York Red Bulls. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- ^ "New York Red Bulls 4, New York Cosmos 1". New York Red Bulls. Archived from the original on 17 May 2016. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
- ^ "Philadelphia Union 1, New York Red Bulls 3". mlssoccer.com. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
- ^ "Red Bulls II earn first victory in team history". newyorkredbulls.com. Archived from the original on 10 May 2015. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
- ^ "Abang's equalizer gives NYRB II gutsy road point at Blackbaud". newyorkredbulls.com. Archived from the original on 21 April 2015. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
- ^ "Abang's early goal cancelled out by Charleston PK at the death". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved 17 May 2015.
- ^ "Derrick Etienne earns Man of the Match honors after goal and assist". newyorkredbulls.com. Archived from the original on 26 May 2015. Retrieved 24 May 2015.
- ^ "NYRB II Chemistry, Depth on Display against Steel". uslsoccer.com. 11 April 2016.
- ^ "USL Match Recap: Pittsburgh 1 NYRB II 3". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
- ^ "Official: Anatole Abang to go on loan to Hobro IK for 2016-17 season". OnceAMetro.com. 22 August 2016. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
- ^ "Hobro afbryder angribers lejeophold". bold.dk. 31 January 2017. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
- ^ "Tervetuloa Anatolé Abang ja Chema Antón". sjk2007.fi (in Finnish). Seinäjoen Jalkapallokerho. 28 March 2017. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
- ^ "Anatolé Abang ei jatka SJK:ssa". sjk2007.fi (in Finnish). SJK. 10 May 2017. Archived from the original on 24 August 2017. Retrieved 10 May 2017.
- ^ "Anatole Abang Loaned to Astra in Romanian First Division". 9 August 2017. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
- ^ 中甲升班马南通官宣签第2位外援 纽约红牛中锋来投 at sports.sina.com 19 February 2019. Retrieved 2019-02-20 (in Chinese)
- ^ "Anatole Abanq "Keşlə"də!". keshlafc.az (in Azerbaijani). Keşla FK. 26 December 2020. Archived from the original on 22 August 2021. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
- ^ "Keşlə FK-nın məlumatı". keshlafc.az/ (in Azerbaijani). Keşla FK. 27 December 2021. Archived from the original on 27 December 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
- ^ Bongben, Leocadia. "Alex Song is recalled by new Cameroon coach Hugo Broos". BBC.com. BBC Sport. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- ^ Anatole Abang at Soccerway
- ^ "Abang, Anatole". National Football Teams. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
External links
edit- Anatole Abang at New York Red Bulls
- Anatole Abang at National-Football-Teams.com
- Anatole Abang at Soccerway
- Anatole Abang at RomanianSoccer.ro (in Romanian)