Louis Mafouta

Louis Mafouta (born 2 July 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for club Le Mans. Born in France, he plays for the Central African Republic national team and is the country's leading all-time leading goalscorer.

Club career Born in Beaumont-sur-Oise, he has played for AS Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône, Panserraikos, USM Senlis, Chambly and Chambly II.

In January 2019, he moved to Grasse.

In August 2020, Mafouta signed a two-year contract with Swiss Challenge League club Neuchâtel Xamax.

On 19 January 2022, Mafouta joined Metz in Ligue 1 on loan with an option to buy.

On 1 July 2022, Mafouta signed a three-year contract with Quevilly-Rouen. In his only season at the club, he recorded eleven goals, a club record in Ligue 2. On 12 July 2023, Mafouta signed for fellow Ligue 2 side Amiens.

On 5 August 2025, Mafouta joined Guingamp on a three-season contract.

On 11 July 2026, Mafouta signed a two-year deal with Ligue 1 club Le Mans.

International career He made his international debut for the Central African Republic on 27 March 2017, in their 2–1 defeat to Gambia. On 7 September 2023 he scored his 11th international goal and surpassed Hilaire Momi as Les Fauves' all-time top scorer.

Career statistics

International goals Scores and results list the Central African Republic's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Mafouta goal.