Mansour Ouro-Tagba (born 17 December 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Jahn Regensburg on loan from 1. FC Köln.[1] Born in the United States, he has opted to play for Togo internationally.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mansour Ouro-Tagba[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 17 December 2004[1] | ||
| Place of birth | New York City, United States | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Jahn Regensburg (on loan from 1. FC Köln) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2014–2023[1] | 1860 Munich | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2023 | 1860 Munich II | 27 | (3) |
| 2023–2024 | 1860 Munich | 20 | (3) |
| 2024– | 1. FC Köln | 0 | (0) |
| 2024– | → Jahn Regensburg (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18 May 2024 | |||
Early life
editOuro-Tagba was born in New York City, and emigrated to Germany when he was three months old, growing up in Munich.[2] His parents are from Togo.[3]
Club career
editOuro-Tagba came up through the youth system of 1860 Munich between 2014 and 2023.[1] He made his debut for the reserve team during the 2021–22 Bayernliga season.[4] His first match was against FC Gundelfingen on 15 September 2021.[5] He finished the 2021–22 Bayernliga season with four appearances.[4] He made his debut for first team during the 2022–23 season[4] in a 2–0 loss against 1. FC Saarbrücken on 30 April 2023.[6] On 12 June 2023, 1860 Munich announced they extended the contract of Mansour Ouro-Tagba.[7] He started the 2023–24 season with an appearance against 1. FC Stockheim in the Bavarian Cup.[8]
On 14 June 2024, Ouro-Tagba signed for recently relegated 2. Bundesliga side 1. FC Köln on a long-term contract, immediately joining Jahn Regensburg on a season-long loan deal.[9][10]
International career
editOuro-Tagba is eligible to play for the United States, Germany, and Togo. In January 2024, he received his first call-up to the Togo national team, but declined.[3]
Career statistics
edit- As of match played 3 February 2024[4]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| 1860 Munich II | 2021–22 | Bayernliga | 4 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | |
| 2022–23 | Bayernliga | 5 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2023–24 | Bayernliga | 18 | 3 | — | 18 | 3 | ||
| Total | 27 | 3 | — | 27 | 3 | |||
| 1860 Munich | 2022–23 | 3. Liga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023–24 | 3. Liga | 5 | 1 | — | 5 | 1 | ||
| Total | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | ||
| Career total | 33 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 4 | ||
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f "Mansour Ouro-Tagba". World Football. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ^ Ohr, Johannes (25 January 2024). "1860-Eigengewächs, Familienmensch und Grinsebacke: Das ist Mansour Ouro-Tagba". tz.de (in German). tz. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ a b Sartison, Sven (25 January 2024). "Für 1860 München sagt er sogar dem Nationalteam ab". t-online.de (in German). T-Online. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Mansour Ouro-Tagba » Club matches". World Football. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ "Mansour Ouro-Tagba » Bayernliga Süd 2021/2022". World Football. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ^ "Mansour Ouro-Tagba". kicker.de (in German). Olympia Verlag. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ^ "Vertragsverlängerung: Nachwuchs-Stürmer Mansour Ouro-Tagba bleibt beim TSV 1860". abendzeitung-muenchen.de (in German). Abendzeitung. 12 June 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ^ Streicher, Christoph (2 August 2023). "Schwere Beine, schwere Kost: TSV 1860 müht sich im Toto-Pokal gegen den 1. FC Stockheim weiter". abendzeitung-muenchen.de (in German). Abendzeitung. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ^ "FC VERPFLICHTET MANSOUR OURO-TAGBA" [FC SIGNS MANSOUR OURO-TAGBA]. fc.de (in German). 14 June 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "Striker Mansour Ouro-Tagba strengthens the Jahnelf" [Striker Mansour Ouro-Tagba strengthens the Jahnelf]. www.ssv-jahn.de (in German). 13 June 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.