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#19
Jonathan Bamba is an attacker from Côte d'Ivoire who plays for Chicago Fire, wearing shirt number 19. This season he has scored 6 goals and provided 5 assists in 37 appearances. Born in 1996, he stands 1.75 m tall.
Player information
Full name
Jonathan Fousseni Bamba
Known as
J. Bamba
Position
Attacker
Team
Chicago Fire
Nationality
Ivory Coast
Date of birth
26 March 1996
Age
30 years
Height
1.75 m
Weight
72 kg
Sex
Male
Shirt number
19
Season statistics
37
Matches
6
Goals
5
Assists
4
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Recent matches · last 5
L
W
W
W
D
Trophy cabinet · 3 won
Africa Cup of Nations
1×
2023
Clubs and national teams · 1
The career of Jonathan Bamba so far
Jonathan Bamba's career began at Saint-Étienne II. He moved to Saint-Étienne in 2015 and then to Chicago Fire in 2025 for €3.5m, among 10 recorded transfers in total. He has won 7 trophies, including Africa Cup of Nations, Ligue 1. He currently plays for Chicago Fire, with 6 goals in 37 appearances this season.
Career history · 11 transfers
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2025
Celta de Vigo Chicago Fire
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2023
LOSC Lille Celta de Vigo
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2023
LOSC Lille –
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2018
Saint-Étienne LOSC Lille
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2017
Angers SCO Saint-Étienne
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2017
Saint-Étienne Angers SCO
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2017
Sint-Truiden Saint-Étienne
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2016
Saint-Étienne Sint-Truiden
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2016
Paris Saint-Étienne
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2016
Saint-Étienne Paris
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2015
Saint-Étienne II Saint-Étienne
Frequently asked questions about Jonathan Bamba
What team does Jonathan Bamba play for?
Jonathan Bamba plays for Chicago Fire.
What position does Jonathan Bamba play?
Jonathan Bamba plays as an attacker, usually as a left wing.
How old is Jonathan Bamba?
Jonathan Bamba is 30 years old, born on 26 March 1996.
How tall is Jonathan Bamba?
Jonathan Bamba is 1.75 m (5′9″) tall.
How many goals has Jonathan Bamba scored this season?
Jonathan Bamba has scored 6 goals in 37 appearances this season.
Where is Jonathan Bamba from?
Jonathan Bamba is from Côte d'Ivoire.
Which teams has Jonathan Bamba played for?
Jonathan Bamba has played for Saint-Étienne II, Saint-Étienne, Paris, Sint-Truiden, Angers SCO, LOSC Lille, Celta de Vigo and Chicago Fire.
What shirt number does Jonathan Bamba wear?
Jonathan Bamba wears shirt number 19 for Chicago Fire.
When did Jonathan Bamba join Chicago Fire?
Jonathan Bamba joined Chicago Fire from Celta de Vigo on 31 January 2025 for a fee of €3.5m.