Anatole Abang
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Anatole Bertrand Abang | ||
| Date of birth | 6 July 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Yaoundé, Cameroon | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team |
Hobro IK (on loan from New York Red Bulls) | ||
| Number | 10 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| AS Fortuna de Yaounde | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014 | Rainbow Bamenda | 0 | (0) |
| 2015– | New York Red Bulls | 25 | (4) |
| 2015–2016 | → New York Red Bulls II (loan) | 14 | (8) |
| 2016– | → Hobro IK (loan) | 7 | (3) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2012–2013 | Cameroon U17 | ||
| 2014– | Cameroon U20 | ||
| 2016– | Cameroon | 6 | (1) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 30 October 2016. | |||
Anatole Abang (born 6 July 1996) is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Hobro IK on loan from the New York Red Bulls.
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]
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.[15]
Honors
Club
- New York Red Bulls
Career statistics
- As of 16 October 2016[17]
| Club | Season | League | MLS Cup/Playoffs | US Open Cup | CONCACAF | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| New York Red Bulls | 2015 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 6 |
| 2016 | 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 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 |
| 2016 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 | |
| Total | 14 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 8 | |
| Hobro IK (loan) | 2016–17 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| Career total | 44 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 16 | |
References
- ↑ "Abang en test New York Red Bulls". camfoot.com. Retrieved 4 February 2015. (French)
- ↑ "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. 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. 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. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
- ↑ "Abang's equalizer gives NYRB II gutsy road point at Blackbaud". newyorkredbulls.com. 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. Retrieved 24 May 2015.
- ↑ "NYRB II Chemistry, Depth on Display against Steel". uslsoccer.com.
- ↑ "USL Match Recap: Pitsburgh 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. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
- ↑ Bongben, Leocadia. "Alex Song is recalled by new Cameroon coach Hugo Broos". BBC.com. BBC Sport. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- ↑ http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/post/2015/10/25/match-recap-new-york-red-bulls-claim-supporters%E2%80%99-shield-2-1-win-chicago
- ↑ Anatole Abang profile at Soccerway
External links
- Anatole Abang at New York Red Bulls
- Anatole Abang profile at Footballdatabase.eu
- Anatole Abang profile at Soccerway