Yaël Mouanga Boudzoumou (born 23 July 2005) is a French professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Montpellier.
Career Mouanga made his professional debut with Bordeaux in Ligue 2 on 10 May 2024, coming on as a substitute in a 4–2 defeat to Concarneau. It was his only first-team appearance for the club. In August 2024, he joined Montpellier's reserves on a free transfer. On 26 October, newly appointed first-team manager Jean-Louis Gasset called him up for a Ligue 1 match against Toulouse. The following day, amid an injury crisis and after impressing Gasset in training, Mouanga made his Ligue 1 debut as a starter. Despite Montpellier's 3–0 defeat and Mouanga's mixed performance, Gasset praised his effort and highlighted his potential.
Personal life
Born in France, Mouanga is of Congolese descent from the Republic of the Congo. He holds both French and Congolese citizenship.
Career statistics
+ Appearances, goals, and clean sheets by club, season, and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBordeaux B2021–22National 330——302022–23National 3180——1802023–24National 340——40Total250 —250Bordeaux2023–24Ligue 21000—10Montpellier B2024–25National 370——702025–26National 321——21Total91——91Montpellier2024–25Ligue 114000—1402025–26Ligue 221020—230Total35020—370Career total7012000721
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