Active in Major League Soccer
Jonathan Bamba
Attacker #19
Age 29 years
Nationality Côte d'Ivoire
Birth Country France
Market Value €4M
Career
No transfer history
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Jonathan Fousseni Bamba is a above average MAGNET for Chicago Fire. Evidence: 51 Touches/90.
Also shows: above average DRIBBLER (1.7 Dribbles/90)
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Shooting (85/100) but has room to grow in Passing.
Physical profile: Compact Build.
Jonathan Fousseni Bamba Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Attackers
Height 14%
Weight 33%
Experience 82%
vs Major League Soccer
Height 15%
Weight 32%
Experience 78%
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 55
Shooting 85
Defense 79
Workrate 65
Passing 18
Key Strength 85 Shooting
Area to Watch 18 Passing
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Jonathan Fousseni Bamba this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 03, 2026 | Chicago Fire 2-3 FC Cincinnati | 40' | 7.0 | - | - | 100 |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Chicago Fire 1-0 Atlanta United FC | 89' | 7.3 | 0 | 1 | 35 |
| Apr 05, 2026 | Chicago Fire 1-0 Nashville SC | 97' | 7.9 | 0 | 1 | 38 |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Philadelphia Union 1-2 Chicago Fire | 89' | 8.2 | 1 | 0 | 55 |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Chicago Fire 1-2 DC United | 90' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 94 |
| Mar 08, 2026 | Columbus Crew 0-0 Chicago Fire | 90' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Chicago Fire 3-0 CF Montreal | 57' | 7.6 | 1 | 0 | 76 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| May 09, 2026 | Chicago Fire vs New York Red Bulls | 48 |
| May 13, 2026 | DC United vs Chicago Fire | 51 |
| May 16, 2026 | CF Montreal vs Chicago Fire | 29 |
| May 24, 2026 | Chicago Fire vs Toronto FC | 40 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Chicago Fire vs Vancouver Whitecaps | 40 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Inter Miami vs Chicago Fire | 33 |
| Jul 25, 2026 | New York City FC vs Chicago Fire | 43 |
| Aug 02, 2026 | Chicago Fire vs Charlotte | 37 |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers | 38 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Orlando City SC vs Chicago Fire | 34 |
Player Market Value
Track Jonathan Fousseni Bamba's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €3.5M
Peak Value €25.0M (Q1'21)
€25.0M €12.5M €0
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Jonathan Bamba operates as Chicago's Bronze squad_player. After trading Celta Vigo for Major League Soccer, he is methodically building his body of work in a fresh environment. Still chasing the very first major silverware of his long professional career, the 30-year-old brings serious European pedigree and veteran composure to the pitch.
Despite an emerging sample size of just 326 minutes across four appearances, his offensive output commands immediate attention. Two goals in his latest outings highlight a forward hitting top form just when the squad needs a spark. Our verdict leans heavily on a towering Shooting dimension—a clear sign that he strikes the ball with clinical, punishing intent. The numbers also confirm his technical gravity in the final third. Officially recognised as a MAGNET, the play naturally flows through his feet. Combine that with a DRIBBLER profile that allows him to beat his man and create his own space, and you get a versatile attacker. He is grabbing his limited opportunities and forcing his way into the tactical conversation.
Holding a stable market value of €4M, Bamba offers a known, experienced quantity. Every match is crucial as he adapts to his specific tactical responsibilities. He remains entirely focused on delivering consistent end product and cementing his status as a reliable attacking outlet.