Bertrand Owundi
- Years with club: 2018
- Position: Centre-back
Bertrand Owundi Eko’o, a Cameroonian international defender, was signed by Minnesota United in February 2018 from Cameroonian club Rainbow FC. He was brought in by Coach Adrian Heath as a young, athletic defender with the potential to develop into a high-level MLS center-back. Owundi possessed a strong physical presence at 6’2″ and was a left-footed player, offering tactical flexibility. His time with the Loons was brief, as he primarily trained with the first team but struggled to break into the matchday squad. He was loaned out later in the season to gain playing experience. The club declined his contract option following the 2018 season.
Key stats:
- MLS regular season appearances: 0
- Loan spell appearances: 5 (with Charlotte Independence, USL Championship)
- International: Capped for the Cameroon national team.
Memorable moments:
- Friendly appearance: His only playing time for the Loons came in a 2-1 friendly loss against Costa Rican side Deportivo Saprissa in July 2018.
- The potential signing: Owundi was part of a cohort of young Cameroonian players signed by the club in 2018, seen as a low-cost, high-upside investment for the future.
Where are they now?:
- After being released by Minnesota United, he signed with the Canadian Premier League (CPL) side Forge FC in January 2019.
- He was a key part of the Forge FC team that won the inaugural CPL Championship in 2019.
- Owundi left Forge FC in early 2020.
- As of mid-2023, he was without a club.
