Mansour Ouro-Tagba (born 17 December 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for club VfL Bochum. Born in the United States, he plays for the Togo national team.
Early life Ouro-Tagba was born in New York City, and emigrated to Germany when he was three months old, growing up in Munich. His parents are from Togo.
Club career Ouro-Tagba came up through the youth system of 1860 Munich between 2014 and 2023. He made his debut for the reserve team during the 2021–22 Bayernliga season. His first match was against FC Gundelfingen on 15 September 2021. He finished the 2021–22 Bayernliga season with four appearances. He made his debut for first team during the 2022–23 season in a 2–0 loss against 1. FC Saarbrücken on 30 April 2023. On 12 June 2023, 1860 Munich announced they had extended the contract of Mansour Ouro-Tagba. He started the 2023–24 season with an appearance against 1. FC Stockheim in the Bavarian Cup.
On 14 June 2024, Ouro-Tagba signed for recently relegated 2. Bundesliga side 1. FC Köln on a long-term contract, immediately joining Jahn Regensburg on a season-long loan deal. On 10 January 2025, he returned from loan and was assigned to the reserve team 1. FC Köln II. On 9 August 2025, Ouro-Tagba was loaned by VfB Stuttgart II in 3. Liga, the reserve team of VfB Stuttgart.
On 10 August 2026, Oura-Tagba joined Bochum on a five-year contract.
International career Ouro-Tagba is eligible to play for the United States, Germany, and Togo. In January 2024, he received his first call-up to the Togo national team, but declined.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueDFB-PokalTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals1860 Munich II2021–22Bayernliga40—402022–23Bayernliga50—502023–24Bayernliga183—183Total273—2731860 Munich2022–233. Liga1000102023–243. Liga193—193Total20300203Jahn Regensburg (loan)2024–252. Bundesliga90101001. FC Köln II (loan)2024–25Regionalliga West133—1332025–26Regionalliga West10—10Total143—143VfB Stuttgart II (loan)2025–263. Liga319—319VfL Bochum2026–272. Bundesliga100010VfL Bochum II2026–27Regionalliga West10—10Career total103181010418
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsTogo202440Total40
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