Shock and mourning the world of football after knowing the death of Aaron Boupendza, Gabonese International striker of 28 years who has died tragicly and suddenly in Hangzhou, China. According to the first information, the attacker fell from the eleventh floor of the residential building in which he lived and the Chinese authorities began an investigation to clarify the circumstances of his death, considering the hypotheses of suicide, accident or possible homicide. However, hours later the police have clarified the event.
The Public Security Office He has issued a statement by discarding the possibility that the death of the Gabonese footballer is a criminal case, based on the information collected during the on -site investigation, the interrogation of witnesses and the review of the public security images. «The police were notified of the fall of a person from a building in a residential complex shortly after the 1 PM, local time, and transferred the injured from the place to the hospital, where he died from his wounds, according to the statement. The deceased was later identified as the American player Zhejiang FC Aaron Boupendza. A criminal case is ruled out, ”says the authorities.
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Thus, the information of the main Chinese media point to suicide as the cause of the death of Aaron Boupendza. In addition, Okdiario has been able to confirm from former player’s teammates that family and friends close to the striker also They assume that Aaron Boupendza has taken his life Tragically precipitating from the eleventh floor in the building where it resided.
Born on August 7, 1996 in Moanda, Gabón, Boupendza began his professional career at CF Mounana, where he stood out for his scoring capacity. In 2016, he signed with the Bordeaux Girondins, although he did not debut with the first team. During his time in France, he was ceded to several clubs, including Pau FCwhere it shone in the 2017-2018 season by scoring 15 goals in 21 games.
Aaron Boupendza, idol in Gabon
His consecration arrived in the 2020-2021 season with the Hatayspor from Türkiye, where he became the top scorer of the Super League when scoring 22 goals in 36 games. This achievement earned him international recognition and led him to play in clubs in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United States (MLS) and Romania. A few months ago, in February 2025, he signed with the Zhejiang FC of the Chinese Super League, with a contract until December 2026.
Internationally, Aaron Boupendza represented the selection of Gabon On 35 occasions, scoring 8 goals. He participated in the African Cup of Nations of 2021, standing out when scoring the goal of La Victoria in the inaugural match against Comoras. The news of his death has caused shock in the football community and especially in his country. ANDThe president of Gabón, Brice Oligui Nguemaexpressed his condolences and highlighted the player’s trajectory. Former colleagues and coaches, such as Marius șumudicó, who directed him at the Rapid Bucharest, have also expressed regret for the loss.
