Chicago Fire 
MLS Nov 01
Major League SoccerLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
0-3
Last updated on May 12, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Jonathan Fousseni Bamba
29 years old
Position
Midfielder
Height
175 cm
Weight
72 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
26 Mar 1996 - Côte d'Ivoire
Birth City
Alfortville
Statistics of J. Bamba — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
36
Starts
34
Minutes played
2739
Goals
6
Average rating
Cards
4
Yellows
-
0
Red
⚙️ Midfielder stats
Passes - accuracy
1010 - 0%
Key passes / Assists
61 key passes / 5 assists
Fouls committed / drawn
31 committed / 61 drawn
Duels won %
43% (139/327)
Dribbles success %
38% (40/106)
Total / on target shots
48 shots / 29 on target
📊 General
Appearances
70
Starts
67
Minutes played
5528
Goals
12
Average rating
6.9/10
Cards
10
Yellows
-
0
Red
⚙️ Midfielder stats
Passes - accuracy
2292 - 107%
Key passes / Assists
107 key passes / 12 assists
Fouls committed / drawn
64 committed / 120 drawn
Duels won %
42% (290/689)
Dribbles success %
38% (75/195)
Total / on target shots
103 shots / 58 on target
Standings MLS 2025/2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  San Diego | 34 | 19 | 6 | 9 | 64 | 41 | +23 | 63 | WWLDL |
| 2 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 34 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 66 | 38 | +28 | 63 | LWWDD |
| 3 |  Los Angeles FC | 34 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 65 | 40 | +25 | 60 | DLWWW |
| 4 |  Minnesota United FC | 34 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 56 | 39 | +17 | 58 | LWDLW |
| 5 |  Seattle Sounders | 34 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 58 | 48 | +10 | 55 | WWWDL |
| 6 |  Austin | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 37 | 45 | -8 | 47 | LWLLW |
| 7 |  FC Dallas | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 52 | 55 | -3 | 44 | WLWDW |
| 8 |  Portland Timbers | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 41 | 48 | -7 | 44 | LLDDL |
| 9 |  Real Salt Lake | 34 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 38 | 49 | -11 | 41 | DLWWL |
| 10 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 60 | 63 | -3 | 41 | WLWLL |
| 11 |  Colorado Rapids | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 44 | 56 | -12 | 41 | DLDLW |
| 12 |  Houston Dynamo | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 43 | 56 | -13 | 37 | DLLWL |
| 13 |  St. Louis City | 34 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 44 | 58 | -14 | 32 | DWLWW |
| 14 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 46 | 66 | -20 | 30 | WWLWL |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 46 | 70 | -24 | 28 | DLLLL |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Chicago Fire
C. Brady
J. Cohen
J. Gal
A. Gutman
Christopher Cupps
J. Dean
J. Elliott
J. Waterman
Leonardo Barroso
M. Mbokazi
M. Pineda
O. González
S. Rogers
V. Radojević
A. Salétros
André Franco
D. Poręba
M. Haile-Selassie
P. Zinckernagel
S. Oregel
T. D'Avilla
C. Mueller
Dylan Borso
H. Cuypers
J. Bamba
Jason Shokalook
P. Dithejane
R. Lod
Vitaliy Hlyut
Career of J. Bamba since 2018
2025/2026
Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire70Apps
12Goals
12Assists
Rating
2024/2025
Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo18Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2023/2024Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo31Apps
5Goals
2Assists
Rating
2022/2023
Lille
Lille35Apps
6Goals
7Assists
Rating
2021/2022Lille
Lille38Apps
1Goals
4Assists
Rating
2020/2021Lille
Lille40Apps
6Goals
9Assists
Rating
2019/2020Lille
Lille37Apps
1Goals
6Assists
Rating
2018/2019Lille
Lille41Apps
14Goals
3Assists
Rating
2025/2026Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire36Apps
6Goals
5Assists
Rating
2024/2025Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo16Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2023/2024Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo30Apps
3Goals
2Assists
Rating
2022/2023Lille
Lille34Apps
6Goals
7Assists
Rating
2021/2022Lille
Lille31Apps
1Goals
3Assists
Rating
2020/2021Lille
Lille38Apps
6Goals
9Assists
Rating
2019/2020Lille
Lille26Apps
1Goals
4Assists
Rating
2018/2019Lille
Lille38Apps
13Goals
3Assists
Rating
TRANSFERS
2025
Celta Vigo
→
Chicago Fire
Transfer
Celta Vigo
Chicago Fire
2023
Lille
→
Celta Vigo
Free
Lille
Celta Vigo
2018
Saint Etienne
→
Lille
Free
Saint Etienne
Lille
2017
Angers
→
Saint Etienne
Angers
Saint Etienne
2017
Saint Etienne
→
Angers
Loan
Saint Etienne
Angers
2017
St. Truiden
→
Saint Etienne
St. Truiden
Saint Etienne
2016
Saint Etienne
→
St. Truiden
Loan
Saint Etienne
St. Truiden
2016
Paris FC
→
Saint Etienne
Paris FC
Saint Etienne
HONOURS
CAF Africa Cup of Nations
Africa
2024
Winner
Trophée des Champions
France
2021
Winner
Ligue 1
France
2020/2021
Winner
Ligue 1
France
2018/2019
2nd Place
Coupe de France
France
2016/2017
2nd Place
Tournoi Maurice Revello
World
2016
2nd Place
LAST MATCHES
Oct 26
Major League SoccerDRAW
Goals1
Assists1
Rating
2-2
Oct 23
Major League SoccerWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
3-1
Oct 18
Major League SoccerDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-2
Oct 05
Major League SoccerDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-2
BIOGRAPHY
J. Bamba represents Chicago Fire in the MLS, one of the most competitive divisions in world football. Born in Alfortville, France, he developed his passion for football from an early age before catching the eye of professional clubs. His 175 cm, 72 kg build makes him a powerful midfielder capable of holding his own in any physical contest. His vision and passing quality allow him to orchestrate Chicago Fire's play with fluency and confidence. Before joining Chicago Fire, he represented clubs including Lille, France U21, Celta Vigo, gathering valuable experience and maturity along the way. Titles such as Ligue 1, Trophée des Champions, CAF Africa Cup of Nations feature in a career CV that speaks to a player who rises to the biggest occasions. As the 2025/2026 season progresses, he continues to represent Chicago Fire with dedication and professionalism. J. Bamba continues to write his story in professional football, one performance at a time.
ADVANCED STATS
LAST 5 MATCHES
| Date | Opponent | Score | Min | Rating | Goals | Ast | Shots | KP | Tac | Duels | Drib |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Nov |
Philadelphia Union
|
0-3 | 90 | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 3/19 | 0/0 |
| 26 Oct |
Philadelphia Union
|
2-2 | 99 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3/3 | 2 | 2 | 5/11 | 0/0 |
| 23 Oct |
Orlando City SC
|
3-1 | 81 | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 2/3 | 3 | 2 | 5/12 | 0/0 |
| 18 Oct |
New England Revolution
|
2-2 | 58 | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 1/1 | 3 | 0 | 4/8 | 0/0 |
| 05 Oct |
Toronto FC
|
2-2 | 45 | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 | 0 | 7/9 | 0/0 |