Steve Mounié enters Benin's history books

The Parakou native cements his status as an ambassador for Beninese football on the international stage.

Africa 06 May 2025 at 04:01

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Steve Mounié enters Benin's history books

This is exactly why he chose Germany. Leaving Brest and the Champions League behind for a new challenge with Augsburg. This weekend, Steve Mounié scored his first goal in the Bundesliga. And what a special goal it was.

IT'S DONE! Steve Mounié🇧🇯 finally gets off the mark for Augsburg. ✅✅

(🎥 Bundesliga) pic.twitter.com/dn1EfwHoK9
— Joueurs Béninois 🇧🇯 (@JoueursBJ) May 4, 2025

With this achievement, the Parakou-born striker becomes the first Beninese player ever to score at least one goal in each of Europe's top three leagues: Ligue 1, the Premier League, and now the Bundesliga.

🎖️RECORD! Steve Mounié🇧🇯 becomes the first Beninese footballer in history to have scored at least one goal in Ligue 1 🇫🇷, the Premier League🏴, and the Bundesliga 🇩🇪. pic.twitter.com/SfrcspLbZT
— Joueurs Béninois 🇧🇯 (@JoueursBJ) May 5, 2025

At 29, Steve Mounié hasn't always been a regular starter this season. He has featured in 16 matches across all competitions. One goal, one assist. Not a huge tally, but a historic one. Trained at Montpellier, with spells at Huddersfield and Brest, the Parakou native was clear when he arrived in Germany:

In my career, discovering a third major league is a huge accomplishment for me. Some will understand, others won't. But all I ask is that you respect my decision.