Anatole Abang
{{short description|Cameroonian footballer}}
{{EngvarB|date=July 2024}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2024}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Anatole Abang
| image = Anatole Abang 2015.JPG
| upright = 1.1
| caption = Abang playing for New York Red Bulls in 2015
| full_name = Anatole Bertrand Abang
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1996|7|6}}
| birth_place = Yaoundé, Cameroon
| position = Forward
| currentclub = Al Bataeh
| clubnumber = 29
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 = AS Fortuna de Yaounde
| years1 = 2014
| clubs1 = Rainbow Bamenda
| caps1 = 0
| goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2015–2018
| clubs2 = New York Red Bulls
| caps2 = 25
| goals2 = 4
| years3 = 2015–2016
| clubs3 = → New York Red Bulls II (loan)
| caps3 = 14
| goals3 = 8
| years4 = 2016–2017
| clubs4 = → Hobro IK (loan)
| caps4 = 10
| goals4 = 3
| years5 = 2017
| clubs5 = → SJK (loan)
| caps5 = 6
| goals5 = 0
| years6 = 2017–2018
| clubs6 = → Astra Giurgiu (loan)
| caps6 = 26
| goals6 = 5
| years7 = 2018
| clubs7 = → New York Red Bulls II (loan)
| caps7 = 7
| goals7 = 3
| years8 = 2019
| clubs8 = Nantong Zhiyun
| caps8 = 12
| goals8 = 6
| years9 = 2020
| clubs9 = Sheriff Tiraspol
| caps9 = 8
| goals9 = 5
| years10 = 2021
| clubs10 = Keşla
| caps10 = 23
| goals10 = 4
| years11 = 2022–
| clubs11 = Al Bataeh
| caps11 = 64
| goals11 = 23
| nationalyears1 = 2012–2013
| nationalteam1 = Cameroon U17
| nationalcaps1 =
| nationalgoals1 =
| nationalyears2 = 2014
| nationalteam2 = Cameroon U20
| nationalcaps2 =
| nationalgoals2 =
| nationalyears3 = 2016–
| nationalteam3 = Cameroon
| nationalcaps3 = 6
| nationalgoals3 = 1
| club-update = 15 March 2025
| nationalteam-update = 6 September 2016
}}
Anatole Bertrand Abang (born 6 July 1996) is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays as a forward for UAE Pro League club Al Bataeh.
Early life
Abang was born in Yaoundé, and started his career with local side AS Fortuna de Yaounde.{{cite news |url= http://www.camfoot.com/les-lions-en-club/new-york-red-bulls-abang-en-test,20693.html |title= Abang en test New York Red Bulls|publisher= camfoot.com |access-date=4 February 2015|language=fr}} 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.{{cite news |url= http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/2015/03/new-york-red-bulls-add-trio-initial-2015-roster |title= RBNY sign McLaws and Ouimette, complete Abang transfer |publisher= newyorkredbulls.com |access-date=5 March 2015}} 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.{{cite news |url= http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/2015/03/match-recap-sporting-kc-1-new-york-red-bulls-1 |title= RBNY earn hard-fought point on the road vs. Sporting Kansas City |publisher= newyorkredbulls.com |access-date= 8 March 2015 |archive-date= 10 May 2015 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150510185307/http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/2015/03/match-recap-sporting-kc-1-new-york-red-bulls-1 |url-status= dead }} On 6 June 2015 Abang scored his first goal for the senior team in 4–2 loss versus Houston Dynamo.{{cite news |url= http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/post/2015/06/06/match-recap-houston-dynamo-4-2-new-york-red-bulls|title= MATCH RECAP: Houston Dynamo 4 - 2 New York Red Bulls |publisher= newyorkredbulls.com |access-date=6 June 2015}} 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.{{cite web|title=MATCH RECAP: New York City FC 1, New York Red Bulls 3|url=http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/post/2015/06/28/match-recap-new-york-city-fc-1-new-york-red-bulls-3|work=New York Red Bulls|access-date= 28 June 2015}} 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.{{cite web|title= New York Red Bulls 4, New York Cosmos 1|url= http://matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-07-01-new-york-red-bulls-vs-new-york-cosmos/recap|work= New York Red Bulls|access-date= 1 July 2015|archive-date= 17 May 2016|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160517195251/http://matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-07-01-new-york-red-bulls-vs-new-york-cosmos/recap|url-status= dead}} On 1 August 2015 Abang scored New York's final goal in a 3–1 away victory over Philadelphia Union.{{cite web|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2015/08/01/philadelphia-union-1-new-york-red-bulls-3-mls-match-recap|title=Philadelphia Union 1, New York Red Bulls 3|publisher=mlssoccer.com|access-date=1 August 2015}}
==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.{{cite web|url= http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/2015/04/match-recap-red-bulls-ii-4-toronto-fc-ii-1|title= Red Bulls II earn first victory in team history|publisher= newyorkredbulls.com|access-date= 4 April 2015|archive-date= 10 May 2015|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150510175507/http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/2015/04/match-recap-red-bulls-ii-4-toronto-fc-ii-1|url-status= dead}} On 18 April 2015 Abang scored the equalising goal for New York Red Bulls II in a 1–1 draw against the Charleston Battery.{{cite web|url= http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/2015/04/match-recap-charleston-battery-1-new-york-red-bulls-ii-1|title= Abang's equalizer gives NYRB II gutsy road point at Blackbaud|publisher= newyorkredbulls.com|access-date= 18 April 2015|archive-date= 21 April 2015|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150421235308/http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/2015/04/match-recap-charleston-battery-1-new-york-red-bulls-ii-1|url-status= dead}} On 17 May 2015 Abang scored the lone goal for New York Red Bulls II in another 1–1 draw against Charleston Battery.{{cite web |url=http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/2015/05/match-recap-new-york-red-bulls-ii-1-charleston-battery-1 |title= Abang's early goal cancelled out by Charleston PK at the death|publisher= newyorkredbulls.com|access-date=17 May 2015}} On 24 May 2015 Abang scored New York's opening goal in a 3–2 victory over FC Montreal.{{cite web|url=http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/2015/05/usl-match-recap-red-bulls-ii-3-fc-montreal-2|title=Derrick Etienne earns Man of the Match honors after goal and assist|publisher=newyorkredbulls.com|access-date=24 May 2015|archive-date=26 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150526010310/http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/2015/05/usl-match-recap-red-bulls-ii-3-fc-montreal-2|url-status=dead}}
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.{{cite web|url=http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/635511?referrer_id=2333971|title=NYRB II Chemistry, Depth on Display against Steel|work=uslsoccer.com|date=11 April 2016}} On 7 May 2016 Abang scored his second goal of the season in 3–1 victory over Pittsburgh Riverhounds.{{cite web |url=http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/post/2016/05/07/usl-match-recap-pittsburgh-riverhounds-1-new-york-red-bulls-ii-3|title= USL Match Recap: Pittsburgh 1 NYRB II 3|newspaper= newyorkredbulls.com|access-date=7 May 2016}}
==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.{{cite web |url=http://www.onceametro.com/2016/8/22/12587404/official-anatole-abang-loan-to-hobro-ik-for-2016-17-season-cameroon-Les-Lions-Indomptables|title=Official: Anatole Abang to go on loan to Hobro IK for 2016-17 season|date=22 August 2016|publisher=OnceAMetro.com|access-date=22 August 2016}} While with the club, Abang scored three goals in 10 league matches. The loan deal was cancelled six months before time and Abang went back to New York Red Bulls on 31 January 2017.{{cite web |url=http://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/hobro-afbryder-angribers-lejeophold/ |title=Hobro afbryder angribers lejeophold|date=31 January 2017 |publisher=bold.dk|access-date=31 January 2017}}
==Loan to SJK==
On 28 March 2017, it was announced by SJK that they had acquired Abang on loan until July 2017.{{cite web|title=Tervetuloa Anatolé Abang ja Chema Antón|url=http://www.sjk2007.fi/w/tervetuloa-anatol%C3%A9-abang-ja-chema-ant%C3%B3n|website=sjk2007.fi|publisher=Seinäjoen Jalkapallokerho|access-date=12 April 2017|language=fi|date=28 March 2017}} On 10 May 2017, SJK announced that they had terminated Abang's loan deal.{{cite web|title=Anatolé Abang ei jatka SJK:ssa|url=http://www.sjk2007.fi/w/anatol%C3%A9-abang-ei-jatka-sjk-ssa|website=sjk2007.fi|publisher=SJK|access-date=10 May 2017|language=fi|date=10 May 2017|archive-date=24 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170824133752/http://www.sjk2007.fi/w/anatol%C3%A9-abang-ei-jatka-sjk-ssa|url-status=dead}}
==Loan to Astra Giurgiu ==
On 9 August 2017, Abang was loaned to the Romanian first division club, FC Astra Giurgiu until July 2018.{{cite web|title=Anatole Abang Loaned to Astra in Romanian First Division|url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/post/2017/08/09/anatole-abang-loaned-astra-romanian-first-division|access-date=9 August 2017|language=en|date=9 August 2017}} While with the Romanian side Abang appeared in 29 matches and scored 5 goals.
=Nantong Zhiyun=
On 19 February 2019, Abang transferred to China League One newcomer Nantong Zhiyun.[http://sports.sina.com.cn/china/b/2019-02-19/doc-ihrfqzka7250126.shtml 中甲升班马南通官宣签第2位外援 纽约红牛中锋来投] at sports.sina.com 19 February 2019. Retrieved 2019-02-20 {{in lang|zh}}
= Sheriff Tiraspol =
On 6 February 2020, Abang joined FC Sheriff Tiraspol.
= Keşla =
On 26 December 2020, Abang signed a one-year contract with Keşla FK.{{cite web |title=Anatole Abanq "Keşlə"də! |url=http://www.keshlafc.az/v2019/news/1387-anatole-abanq-%E2%80%9Cke%C5%9Fl%C9%99%E2%80%9Dd%C9%99-jhgfdsa |website=keshlafc.az |publisher=Keşla FK |access-date=26 December 2020 |language=az |date=26 December 2020 |archive-date=22 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210822185542/http://www.keshlafc.az/v2019/news/1387-anatole-abanq-%E2%80%9Cke%C5%9Fl%C9%99%E2%80%9Dd%C9%99-jhgfdsa |url-status=dead }} Abang left Keşla at the end of his contract.{{cite web |title=Keşlə FK-nın məlumatı |url=http://www.keshlafc.az/v2019/news/1517-ke%C5%9Fl%C9%99-fk-n%C4%B1n-m%C9%99lumat%C4%B1-345456 |website=keshlafc.az/ |publisher=Keşla FK |access-date=27 December 2021 |language=Azerbaijani |date=27 December 2021 |archive-date=27 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227121111/http://www.keshlafc.az/v2019/news/1517-ke%C5%9Fl%C9%99-fk-n%C4%B1n-m%C9%99lumat%C4%B1-345456 |url-status=dead }}
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.{{cite news|last1=Bongben|first1=Leocadia|title=Alex Song is recalled by new Cameroon coach Hugo Broos|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/35776067|website=BBC.com|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=10 March 2016}}
Career statistics
=Club=
{{updated|15 March 2025}}{{Soccerway|anatole-abang/398872}}
| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" | ||||||||||
| rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|Cup !colspan="2"|League Cup !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Total | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| rowspan="3"|New York Red Bulls
|2015 |MLS |17 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 6 | |
| 2016
|MLS |8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | |
| colspan=2|Total
!25 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 6 | |
| rowspan="3"|New York Red Bulls II (loan)
|2015 |6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | colspan="2"|– | 6 | 4 | |||
| 2016
|USL Championship |8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | colspan="2"|– | 8 | 4 | |||
| colspan=2|Total
!14 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 8 | |
| Hobro IK (loan)
|10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | colspan="2"|– | 10 | 3 | |||
| SJK Seinäjoki (loan)
|2017 |6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | colspan="2"|– | 6 | 0 | |||
| Astra Giurgiu (loan)
|26 | 5 | 3 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | colspan="2"|– | 29 | 5 | |||
| rowspan="1"|New York Red Bulls II (loan)
|2018 |USL Championship |7 | 3 | colspan="2"|– | 2 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 9 | 3 | |||
| rowspan="1"|Nantong Zhiyun
|2019 |12 | 6 | 1 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | colspan="2"|– | 13 | 6 | |||
| Sheriff Tiraspol
|8 | 5 | colspan=2|– | colspan=2|– | 2{{efn|Appearances in UEFA Champions League|name=ucl}} | 1 | 10 | 6 | |||
| rowspan=3|Keşla
|13 | 0 | 5 | 1 | colspan=2|– | colspan=2|– | 18 | 1 | |||
| 2021–22
|Azerbaijan Premier League |10 | 4 | colspan=2|– | colspan=2|– | 0 | 0 | 10 | 4 | |||
| colspan=2|Total
!23 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 5 | |
| rowspan=4|Al Bataeh
|23 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | colspan=2|– | 28 | 7 | ||
| 2023–24
|UAE Pro League |25 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | colspan=2|– | 28 | 9 | ||
| 2024–25
|UAE Pro League |16 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | colspan=2|– | 19 | 11 | ||
| colspan=2|Total
!64 | 23 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 75 | 27 | |
| colspan="3"|Career total
!195 | 61 | 16 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 223 | 69 |
{{notelist}}
=International goals=
:Scores and results list Cameroon's goal tally first.{{cite web|url=http://www.national-football-teams.com/player/63709/Anatole_Abang.html|title=Abang, Anatole |publisher=National Football Teams|access-date=13 December 2016}}
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" | ||||||
| Goal | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 6 September 2016 | Limbe Stadium, Limbe, Cameroon | {{fb|GAB}} | align=center | 1–0 | align=center | 2–1 | Friendly |
Honors
;New York Red Bulls
- MLS Supporters' Shield (2): 2015, 2018
References
{{reflist}}
External links
- [http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/players/anatole-abang Anatole Abang] at New York Red Bulls
- {{NFT player|63709}}
- {{Soccerway|anatole-abang/398872}}
- {{RomanianSoccer|4589/anatole-bertrand-abang}}
{{Al Bataeh Club squad}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Abang, Anatole}}
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