Anatole Abang

Anatole Bertrand Abang (born 6 July 1996) is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Keşla FK.

Anatole Abang
Abang playing for New York Red Bulls in 2015
Personal information
Full name Anatole Bertrand Abang
Date of birth (1996-07-06) 6 July 1996
Place of birth Yaoundé, Cameroon
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Keşla
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 10 (6)
2020– Keşla 0 (0)
National team‡
2012–2013 Cameroon U17
2014 Cameroon U20
2016– Cameroon 6 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 26 December 2020
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 6 September 2016

Early life

Abang was born in Yaoundé, and started his career with local side AS Fortuna de Yaounde.[1] His rights were subsequently purchased by Rainbow Bamenda.

Club career

New York Red Bulls

In 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.[2] 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.[3] On 6 June 2015 Abang scored his first goal for the senior team in 4–2 loss versus Houston Dynamo.[4] 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.[5] 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.[6] On 1 August 2015 Abang scored New York's final goal in a 3–1 away victory over Philadelphia Union.[7]

Loan to New York Red Bulls II

During 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.[8] On 18 April 2015 Abang scored the equalising goal for New York Red Bulls II in a 1–1 draw against the Charleston Battery.[9] On 17 May 2015 Abang scored the lone goal for New York Red Bulls II in another 1–1 draw against Charleston Battery.[10] On 24 May 2015 Abang scored New York's opening goal in a 3–2 victory over FC Montreal.[11]

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.[12] On 7 May 2016 Abang scored his second goal of the season in 3–1 victory over Pittsburgh Riverhounds.[13]

Loan to Hobro IK

On 22 August 2016, it was announced by Hobro IK that they had acquired Abang on loan for the 2016–17 Danish 1st Division season.[14] 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.[15]

Loan to SJK

On 28 March 2017, it was announced by SJK that they had acquired Abang on loan until July 2017.[16] On 10 May 2017, SJK announced that they had terminated Abang's loan deal.[17]

Loan to Astra Giurgiu

On 9 August 2017, Abang was loaned to the Romanian first division club, FC Astra Giurgiu until July 2018.[18] While with the Romanian side Abang appeared in 29 matches and scored 5 goals.

Nantong Zhiyun

On 19 February 2019, Abang transferred to China League One newcomer Nantong Zhiyun.[19]

Sheriff Tiraspol

On 6 February 2020, Abang joined FC Sheriff Tiraspol.

Keşla

On 26 December 2020, Abang signed a one-year contract with Keşla FK.[20]

International career

Abang 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.[21]

Honors

Club
New York Red Bulls

Career statistics
As of 12 February 2020[22]
Club Season League League Cup Domestic Cup Continental Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
New York Red Bulls 2015 174212100216
2016 8000000080
Total 254212100296
New York Red Bulls II (loan) 2015 6400––64
2016 8400––84
Total 148000000148
Hobro IK (loan) 2016–17 1030000–103
Total 103000000103
SJK (loan) 2017 600000–60
Total 6000000060
Astra Giurgiu (loan) 2017–18 2650030–295
Total 265003000295
New York Red Bulls II (loan) 2018 7320––93
Nantong Zhiyun 2019 126–00–126
Career total 1002941510010931

International goals
Scores and results list Cameroon's goal tally first.[23]
GoalDateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.6 September 2016Limbe Stadium, Limbe, Cameroon Gabon1–02–1Friendly

References
  1. "Abang en test New York Red Bulls" (in French). camfoot.com. Retrieved 4 February 2015.
  2. "RBNY sign McLaws and Ouimette, complete Abang transfer". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
  3. "RBNY earn hard-fought point on the road vs. Sporting Kansas City". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
  4. "MATCH RECAP: Houston Dynamo 4 - 2 New York Red Bulls". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved 6 June 2015.
  5. "MATCH RECAP: New York City FC 1, New York Red Bulls 3". New York Red Bulls. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
  6. "New York Red Bulls 4, New York Cosmos 1". New York Red Bulls. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
  7. "Philadelphia Union 1, New York Red Bulls 3". mlssoccer.com. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
  8. "Red Bulls II earn first victory in team history". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  9. "Abang's equalizer gives NYRB II gutsy road point at Blackbaud". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
  10. "Abang's early goal cancelled out by Charleston PK at the death". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved 17 May 2015.
  11. "Derrick Etienne earns Man of the Match honors after goal and assist". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved 24 May 2015.
  12. "NYRB II Chemistry, Depth on Display against Steel". uslsoccer.com.
  13. "USL Match Recap: Pittsburgh 1 NYRB II 3". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  14. "Official: Anatole Abang to go on loan to Hobro IK for 2016-17 season". OnceAMetro.com. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  15. "Hobro afbryder angribers lejeophold". bold.dk. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
  16. "Tervetuloa Anatolé Abang ja Chema Antón". sjk2007.fi (in Finnish). Seinäjoen Jalkapallokerho. 28 March 2017. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
  17. "Anatolé Abang ei jatka SJK:ssa". sjk2007.fi (in Finnish). SJK. 10 May 2017. Retrieved 10 May 2017.
  18. "Anatole Abang Loaned to Astra in Romanian First Division". 9 August 2017. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
  19. 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 2019-02-19. Retrieved 2019-02-20 (in Chinese)
  20. "Anatole Abanq "Keşlə"də!". keshlafc.az (in Azerbaijani). Keşla FK. 26 December 2020. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
  21. Bongben, Leocadia. "Alex Song is recalled by new Cameroon coach Hugo Broos". BBC.com. BBC Sport. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
  22. Anatole Abang at Soccerway
  23. "Abang, Anatole". National Football Teams. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
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