Denis Bouanga
LAF
LW (CF)
One-v-One Creator
Nov 11, 1994 (31)
Right
5'11"
154 lb
Los Angeles FCGoal disallowed in defeat
Bouanga had two shots (one on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to San Diego FC.
Analysis: Bouanga was unfortunate to have a goal disallowed as LAFC fell to a 1-0 defeat to San Diego FC. He had taken the ball past CJ Dos Santos, when the ball hit his arm. He beat the last defender and put it in the net, but VAR disallowed the goal. The attacker has scored 10 goals and provided four assists this season with four goals and three assists in the five games beofre this one. Bouanga also took six crosses from six corners completing two and created a chance.
Provides assist for opener
Bouanga assisted once to go with one corner and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Analysis: Bouanga set up Son Heung-Min's 37th minute opener with a pinpoint pass before LAFC protected the lead for 39 minutes, while he finished the full 90 with one corner taken and without registering a shot. Despite a quiet night in front of goal, he remained a constant presence down the left flank, stretching Vancouver's defensive shape and providing width throughout the contest. Bouanga now sits on 10 goals and four assists through 18 MLS appearances this season, leading LAFC in scoring.
Records three goal contributions
Bouanga scored two goals and assisted once from two shots and one chance created in Saturday's 4-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City.
Analysis: Bouanga got involved in each of LAFC's final three goals. He took advantage of a long pass from Mathieu Choiniere to double the team's lead in the first and later set up the play that led to David Martinez's goal just before the break. Bouanga would close out the scoring -- and notch his double -- in the second half. The Gabon striker should remain one of the most prolific forwards in fantasy across all formats, especially considering how potent LAFC have been offensively when their offensive stars are clicking.
Scores goal in win
Bouanga scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Wednesday's 3-1 win versus Real Salt Lake.
Analysis: Bouanga doubled LAFC's lead in the 40th minute, finishing a flowing team move just before halftime to make it 2-0 and put the result beyond reach. He finished with two shots (one on target) before being replaced by Tyler Boyd in the 84th minute as manager Marc Dos Santos managed his workload across LAFC's congested schedule. Bouanga now leads LAFC with eight MLS goals and 13 across all competitions in 2026, and his sustained production since the World Cup break has been central to LAFC's push up the Western Conference standings.
Scores penalty in victory
Bouanga scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Friday's 3-0 win against Los Angeles Galaxy.
Analysis: Bouanga converted a 45th minute penalty past Novak Micovic to net his seventh MLS goal of the season. He added a dangerous run in the second half that forced a Galaxy defensive error, finishing with three shots, two dribbles completed and four chances created from LAFC's left attacking channel. Bouanga has now scored in three consecutive El Trafico appearances and moved into second place on the derby's all-time scoring list.
Four chances created in victory
Bouanga generated three shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and four chances created in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Seattle Sounders FC.
Analysis: Bouanga was denied in the 15th minute by a crucial Kim Kee-Hee block and was taken off before the decisive moment, with coach Marc Dos Santos opting for Tyler Boyd to bring fresh legs and added explosiveness out wide. Bouanga closes out the first half of the season as LAFC's leading scorer with six goals and two assists across 14 appearances. He heads into the World Cup break standing out as one of the most productive forwards in the Western Conference over the opening stretch of the campaign.
Goal, assist in loss
Bouanga took five shots (two on goal), sent in four crosses, took two corners, scored a goal and added an assist in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Nashville SC.
Analysis: Bouanga was active per usual in the attack, notching his sixth goal and fourth assist of the 2026 campaign. After exploding for over 20 goals in each of the last three seasons, we can expect to continue to see Bounga's name on the scoresheet throughout 2026. Up next is a Western Conference clash at home against the Seattle Sounders on Sunday.
Clears suspension
Bouanga is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.
Analysis: Bouanga has served his suspension due to yellow cards accumulation in the MLS and is set to return in the next contest. The forward is an undisputed starter on the left wing for the Black and Gold and will claim back that role in Wednesday's clash against St. Louis.
Serving ban against Houston
Bouanga is suspended for Sunday's fixture against Houston Dynamo because of yellow card accumulation, according to his club's player status report.
Analysis: Bouanga is facing his first absence of the 2026 MLS campaign, reducing his team's attacking talent and options to take set pieces. Timothy Tillman is expected to benefit from the situation by moving to a significant role on the left wing, with David Martinez and Son Heung-Min completing the front line. The next chance for Bouanga to play will come in a May 13 visit to St. Louis City. Until then, he'll remain with five goals and one assist over 11 league matches this season.
Pulls one back in tie
Bouanga scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-2 draw against San Diego FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 90th minute.
Analysis: Bouanga found the net in the 82nd minute of Saturday's 2-2 draw at San Diego, taking Son Heung-Min's pass from a tough angle and rifling it home to cut the deficit to 2-1 and spark a wild finish at Snapdragon Stadium. He stayed active throughout the night with two shots on target, three crosses and a tackle, and finally snapped a four-game scoring drought in league play. Bouanga now sits on five MLS goals on 36 shot attempts across 11 appearances, showing he remains heavily involved in the attack.
Four shots on target in win
Bouanga had four shots (four on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 win over Minnesota United.
Analysis: Bouanga got the start in Saturday's 1-0 MLS road win over Minnesota United but couldn't find the back of the net, putting four shots on target from four attempts without breaking through as LAFC clearly managed the game with Wednesday's Concacaf Champions Cup semifinal first leg against Toluca in mind. Even with that massive matchup looming, the Gabonese winger still logged the full 90 minutes and never came off the field. Bouanga now sits on four goals through 10 MLS appearances, and while the production hasn't fully matched the volume, his 34 shots in 10 matches shows he's consistently getting into dangerous spots.
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