
Denis Bouanga

Ibrahim Aliyu
Both forwards in MLS, Denis Bouanga plays for LAFC while Ibrahim Aliyu represents Columbus Crew. Denis Bouanga leads the scoring with 12 goals to Ibrahim Aliyu's 2. Denis Bouanga is the sharper shooter, putting 34 of 71 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Denis Bouanga leads with 10.3 to 1.0. Ibrahim Aliyu is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +1.0. Denis Bouanga has been caught offside more often (8 times). At 24, Ibrahim Aliyu is 7 years younger than the 31-year-old Denis Bouanga.
| Attribute | Denis Bouanga | Ibrahim Aliyu |
|---|---|---|
| Team | LAFC | Columbus Crew |
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Nationality | Gabon | Nigeria |
| Age | 31 | 24 |
| Appearances | 23 | 16 |
| Goals | 12 | 2 |
| Assists | 7 | 0 |
| xG | 10.3 | 1.0 |
| G-xG | +0.7 | +1.0 |
| Shots | 71 | 8 |
| Shots on Target | 34 | 2 |
| Goals/Game | 0.52 | 0.13 |
| Offsides | 8 | 2 |
| Goal Contributions | 19 | 2 |