# Ivorian Forward Aké Arnaud Loba Signs for East Bengal, Bringing Genuine Continental Pedigree

URL: https://technosports.co.in/ivorian-ake-arnaud-loba-signs-for-east-bengal/  
Published: 2026-09-01  
Updated: 2026-09-01  
Author: Rahul Roy

Some new signings arrive with numbers alone. This one arrives with a trophy cabinet spanning three continents. Ivorian striker Aké Arnaud Loba has officially joined his new club to bolster the frontline, bringing with him a career built across Peru, Mexico, MLS and beyond.

## A Career Built on the Move

Born in Divo, Ivory Coast, Loba represented his country at Under-20 level before beginning a well-travelled professional journey through Peru’s Universidad San Martín, Liga MX side Querétaro, and eventually Monterrey, where he won both the Liga MX title and Copa MX in the 2019-20 season. He later spent time in MLS with Nashville SC as a club-record $6.8 million Designated Player signing, before further stints at Mazatlán and Tijuana.

> 🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗞𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧 🚨[#AmagoFans](https://x.com/hashtag/AmagoFans?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw), let's welcome Aké Arnaud Loba 🇨🇮 to our ❤️💛 family, as he joins us to bolster our frontline! 🔥  
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> The former Côte d'Ivoire U-20 international won the CONCACAF Champions League with Monterrey in 2021! 🏆[#WelcomeLoba](https://x.com/hashtag/WelcomeLoba?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/StaAP84w9L](https://t.co/StaAP84w9L)
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> — East Bengal FC (@eastbengal_fc) [September 1, 2026](https://x.com/eastbengal_fc/status/2094811842661286381?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## Aké Arnaud Loba: Key Career Details

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Player | Aké Arnaud Loba |
| Age | 27 |
| Nationality | Ivory Coast |
| Position | Forward |
| Youth International | Côte d’Ivoire U-20 |
| Major Honour | CONCACAF Champions League winner (Monterrey, 2021) |
| Domestic Titles | Liga MX & Copa MX (2019-20) |
| Notable MLS Move | Club-record signing at Nashville SC |

## Why This Signing Matters

Loba’s continental silverware, particularly his 2021 CONCACAF Champions League triumph with Monterrey, reflects genuine big-match experience rather than just raw potential — exactly the kind of proven pedigree clubs look for when strengthening their attacking options for a demanding season ahead.

## What’s Next

With his versatility across multiple leagues and playing styles, Loba now begins the process of settling into a new dressing room and adapting to a fresh footballing environment. Fans can follow his continued career updates via [Soccerway’s official player profile](https://us.soccerway.com/players/ake-arnaud-loba/485791/).

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