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Alassane Maboumou continues his career in American football

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Beninese defensive midfielder Alassane Maboumou plays for AV Alta FC, a US third-division club, after a spell at Coton Sport FC. Born in 2003, he is pursuing his professional career in Africa and the United States, Jornal Tropical reports in a profile of his career.

Beninese defensive midfielder Alassane Maboumou, born on 2 October 2003, is continuing his career in the United States with AV Alta FC, a club competing in USL League One. Before this step in North American professional football, the player had a spell at Coton Sport FC in Benin, according to the profile published by his American club.

With Coton Sport FC, Maboumou took part in the club’s run to a national title and played in CAF Champions League matches. His move to AV Alta FC allows him to compete in a new environment and continue his development at the age of 23.

The Beninese midfielder plays in a position requiring anticipation, positional discipline and the ability to win back the ball. His trajectory is part of that of African players seeking to extend their experience beyond their home leagues after an initial domestic stage.

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