Former FC Cincinnati star dies after reportedly falling from building

CHINA — The soccer world is mourning the unexpected death of a former FC Cincinnati player.

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Aaron Boupendza died after falling from a building in China, according to a statement from the Gabonaise Football Federation.

WLWT TV in Cincinnati reports that Boupendza fell from the 11th floor of his building in China.

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FC Cincinnati acquired him from the Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab FC in June 2023.

MLS terminated the contract in August 2024.

Turkiye Today, a Turkish news group, reports that the Chinese police have launched an investigation into Boupendza’s death.

Fox 19 reports that Boupendza played for Chinese Super League club Zhejiang FC.

“We are saddened to hear of the tragic passing of former FC Cincinnati forward Aaron Boupendza earlier today at his home in China,” the Cincinnati Soccer team posted on X. “He was a loved member of the FC Cincinnati family, and we offer our condolences to all who knew him.”

We will update this story.

We are saddened to hear of the tragic passing of former FC Cincinnati forward Aaron Boupendza earlier today at his home in China.

Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and loved ones. He was a loved member of the FC Cincinnati family, and we offer our condolences to all who… pic.twitter.com/QvZaOsGDzv
— FC Cincinnati (@fccincinnati) April 16, 2025