29 Facts About Gustavo Bou

Gustavo Bou was the top goal scorer in the 2015 Copa Libertadores with eight goals.

Gustavo Bou is often referred to by his nickname La Pantera.

Gustavo Bou has a tattoo of a panther on his left arm in honor of the moniker.

Gustavo Bou started his career in the youth ranks of Club Comunicaciones Concordia.

On 23 March 2008, Gustavo Bou made his debut for River Plate against Velez Sarsfield, coming on for Mauro Rosales in the 43rd minute of the match.

Gustavo Bou scored his first goal in a match against Newell's Old Boys on the 12th week of the Torneo Apertura 2008.

Gustavo Bou debuted on 27 August 2012 against Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy.

Gustavo Bou signed with Liga de Quito, on loan from River Plate, for the second round of the 2013 Campeonato Ecuatoriano de Futbol Serie A, scoring his first brace on 21 July against Barcelona Guayaquil.

At the beginning of 2014, Gustavo Bou signed with Gimnasia La Plata on a six-month loan from River Plate.

On 17 January 2015, Gustavo Bou scored the first hat-trick of his career against Boca Juniors in the Summer Tournament held in the city of Mar del Plata, and won the player of the match award for that performance.

Gustavo Bou made his Libertadores Cup debut against Deportivo Tachira where he was named the best player of the match for his hat trick and two assists.

Gustavo Bou reached an agreement with Racing to be sold if an $8 million offer was made for his contract.

Later, Racing rejected an $8 million bid from Chinese Super League club Beijing Guoan for Gustavo Bou, who voiced his frustration with Racing president Victor Blanco for violating the agreement by rejecting the offer.

Blanco later clarified that the $8 million figure was an after-tax amount and that Racing would therefore need an offer in the $10 million range Gustavo Bou did not agree with that interpretation.

In that match, Gustavo Bou tied a single-game club record for most shots, with 9.

On 29 September, Gustavo Bou recording a game-winning assist against New York City FC to help the Revolution clinch a spot in the 2019 MLS Cup Playoffs, the club's first playoff appearance since 2015.

Gustavo Bou concluded the 2019 season with nine goals and two assists in 14 appearances.

Gustavo Bou's strike against the Chicago Fire was a finalist for MLS Goal of the Year, and he finished 5th in MLS Newcomer of the Year voting.

Gustavo Bou scored 5 goals and recorded 3 assists in 18 appearances in the 2020 regular season.

In Play-in round of the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs, Gustavo Bou scored the game-winning goal against the Montreal Impact in the 95th minute of the match.

Gustavo Bou paid tribute to Diego Maradona after his second goal, laying an Argentine flag on the ground, pointing towards the sky, and kissing the flag.

In 2021, Gustavo Bou made 25 starts for the Revolution, and recorded fifteen goals and 9 assists.

Gustavo Bou received MLS Best XI honors for the 2021 season, and additionally received 2021 MLS All-Star honors.

In 2022, Gustavo Bou missed thirteen matches with various injuries, but still won the Revolution Golden Boot award, leading the team in scoring with 8 goals and 2 assists.

Gustavo Bou opened his 2023 scoring account on 18 March against Nashville SC, and was named to the MLS Team of the Matchday.

On 3 August, in the 2023 Leagues Cup Round of 32, Gustavo Bou recorded a brace and converted a penalty to help the Revolution defeat Atlas FC Gustavo Bou missed six weeks of the season with a "right leg injury," but made his return on 30 September against Charlotte FC.

On 21 October 2023, Gustavo Bou made his 100th MLS regular season appearance for the Revolution, and scored his second brace, which brought his goal total with the club to 50.

In January 2024, Gustavo Bou moved to Club Atletico Talleres after his contract with the Revolution expired.

Gustavo Bou announced his retirement via his Instagram in August 2024.