Football: the Top 5 most valuable Gabonese players
Gabon may not be one of the major football nations in Africa, but it has produced a number of notable talents playing in leagues around the world.
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Mario Lemina (€10 million)
Top of this ranking is not Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang but Mario Lemina. The robust, experienced defensive midfielder is currently valued at €10 million on Transfermarkt. Signed from Nice by Wolverhampton in January 2023 for €11 million, he put pen to paper on a two-year contract, running until June 2025. Mario Lemina, who has also played for Southampton and Juventus, continues to bring his solidity to the English club's midfield.
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Denis Bouanga (€10 million)
Denis Bouanga, a versatile forward, joined Los Angeles FC from Saint-Étienne in August 2022 for €4.55 million. Currently under contract until 2027, Bouanga quickly settled in the United States, where his value has climbed to €10 million. His impact on Major League Soccer (MLS) keeps growing, confirming his status as one of the best Gabonese players of the moment.
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (€5 million)
Gabon's Ballon d'Or winner Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang comes in third in this ranking. The former captain of the Panthers of Gabon remains one of the iconic figures of Gabonese football. After a busy season at Olympique de Marseille, he joined Al-Qadsiah FC in Saudi Arabia in July 2024 for €9 million. At 34, Aubameyang is valued at €5 million and remains a formidable striker.
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Aaron Salem Boupendza Pozzi (€5 million)
Although he is currently without a club, Aaron Boupendza, a former Al-Shabab and Hatayspor player, is valued at €5 million. A prolific striker, Boupendza made a name for himself in Turkey and Qatar, and could soon bounce back with a new club.
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Shavy Babicka (€2 million)
Last in this Top 5 of the most valuable Gabonese players at the moment is Shavy Babicka. The young right winger, who plays for Toulouse FC, has seen his value rise to €2 million after his move from Aris Limassol in January 2024 for €2.75 million. Under contract until 2027, Babicka is one of Gabon's promising young talents, with plenty of room for improvement.
Arthur Wandji