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Former MLS player Aaron Bupenza died at the age of 28 after falling from an 11-storey building in a Chinese building. The Gabon national team announced the news that Bupenza had passed away on Wednesday.
At the time of his death, Bupenza was playing for Chinese Super League club Zheijang FC. In an Instagram post honoring Bougendza, Zhejiang said he had died in his residence. An investigation is underway and the club said it is working with the authorities.
Boupendza spent part of two seasons at FC Cincinnati with MLS. In 2023, Boupendza spent 10 games with the club and scored six goals. The following season he hit two goals in 14 appearances. His contract ended in August 2024.
FC Cincinnati has issued a statement on social media regarding Bupenza’s death.
“We are saddened to hear the tragic passage of former FC Cincinnati forward Aaron Bupenza earlier today at our home in China,” the team wrote in a statement. “Our hearts are directed at his family, friends and loved ones. He is a beloved member of the FC Cincinnati family and we express our sadness to everyone who knows him.”
Bupenza also represented his native Gabon in 35 international matches and scored eight goals in those appearances. One of them appeared at the 2016 African National Championships.
