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Tragic Death of Soccer Player Aaron Boupendza at 28

Aaron Boupendza, a Gabonese forward, died after falling from a building in China while playing for Zhejiang FC.

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Aaron Boupendza was born in 1996 and was a Gabonese professional soccer player with a career that spanned through multiple leagues.
Aaron Boupendza, former FC Cincinnati player, dies at 28 after fall from building in China
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Boupendza played in the lower tiers of French before having a breakout season in the Süper Lig, Turkey’s top football league, where he scored 22 goals in 36 games for Hatayspor.
Ex-MLS player Aaron Boupendza dies after falling from 11th floor of building in China
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Boupendza left FC Cincinnati in 2024 and played briefly in Romania before eventually landing at Zheijang FC in China's Super League.
Pro soccer player Aaron Boupendza dies at 28 after falling 11 stories from building in China
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Updated: Apr 16th, 2025, 6:41 PM ET

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Aaron Boupendza, a prominent Gabonese soccer player known for his time with FC Cincinnati and Hatayspor, tragically died at 28 after falling from the 11th floor of a building in China. His club, Zhejiang FC, expressed condolences and stated that it will cooperate with authorities in the investigation. Boupendza represented Gabon internationally and left a legacy as a talented forward, having played in various countries and leagues. Tributes from former clubs and the Gabonese president highlight the impact he made in his career.

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