Ex-MLS player Aaron Boupendza dies after falling from 11th floor of building in China

Former FC Cincinnati guardant Aaron Boupendza died successful China connected Wednesday aft falling from the 11th level of a building, the Gabonese shot federation announced successful a statement. He was conscionable 28. 

Boupendza, who was presently playing for Zheijang FC successful the Chinese Super League, died astatine his residence, according to the statement. Details of the autumn were not shared by the governing body.

FC Cincinnati guardant Aaron Boupendza (9) dribbles the shot during the archetypal fractional against CF Montreal astatine Stade Saputo connected April 13, 2024. (David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports)

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"Now the nine is afloat cooperating with the applicable departments to transportation retired the investigation," the connection added.

FC Cincinnati shared a connection online pursuing the tragic quality of Boupendza’s passing. He played with the nine from 2023-2024 earlier signing a two-year declaration with the nine successful Romania.

FC Cincinnati guardant Aaron Boupendza (9) reacts aft a missed extremity against successful the 2nd fractional against the Chicago Fire astatine TQL Stadium connected July 17, 2024. (Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports)

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"We are saddened to perceive of the tragic passing of erstwhile FC Cincinnati guardant Aaron Boupendza earlier contiguous astatine his location successful China," the connection began.  

"Our hearts spell retired to his family, friends, and loved ones. He was a loved subordinate of the FC Cincinnati family, and we connection our condolences to each who knew him. Rest successful Peace, Aaron." 

Boupendza played successful the little tiers of French soccer earlier having a breakout play successful the Süper Lig, Turkey’s apical shot league, wherever helium scored 22 goals successful 36 games for Hatayspor. 

FC Cincinnati guardant Aaron Boupendza (9) looks connected successful the 2nd fractional against the New England Revolution astatine TQL Stadium connected June 22, 2024. (Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports)

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"We person learned with heavy sadness the passing of Aaron Boupendza, who played for Hatayspor and was the apical scorer successful the 2020/21 season," the nine said successful a connection connected X.

"First of all, to his household and loved ones, Zhejiang FC, we connection our condolences and patience to his squad and our community. Rest successful peace, king." 

The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

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