Jordan Bouah (born 24 May 1999) is an Italian professional rugby union player who primarily plays as a wing. He currently represents Zebre Parma in the United Rugby Championship and has also played for the Italy national team.
Early Life and Youth Career Bouah was born in Rome, Italy. He developed his rugby skills within the Italian club system and progressed through the age-grade national teams. He represented Italy at the Under-20 level, participating in international tournaments such as the World Rugby U20 Championship.
Club Career Bouah began his senior club career in Italy, playing for several clubs before reaching the professional level. He notably spent time with Fiamme Oro Rugby and Petrarca Rugby, gaining experience in Italian domestic competitions.
In 2021, Bouah signed with Zebre Parma (then known as Zebre Rugby Club), one of Italy's two professional franchises competing in the United Rugby Championship (formerly Pro14). He quickly established himself as a regular starter on the wing for Zebre, known for his speed, agility, and try-scoring ability. His performances for Zebre helped him gain recognition at the national level.
International Career Bouah has a comprehensive international career across various formats of rugby for Italy:
- Italy U20: He represented the Italy national under-20 rugby union team in international competitions, showcasing his potential on the global stage for junior players.
- Italy Sevens: A prominent figure in the Italy national rugby sevens team, Bouah has participated in numerous Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix Series tournaments and other sevens competitions. His pace and evasion skills are particularly well-suited to the shorter format of the game.
- Italy A: He has also featured for Italy A, the nation's secondary representative team, which serves as a pathway for players aiming for the senior national squad.
- Senior National Team: Bouah made his senior international debut for the Italy national rugby union team in 2023. His selection marked a significant milestone in his career, recognizing his consistent performances at club level and his potential to contribute to the Azzurri.
Bouah is considered one of Italy's promising talents, known for his electrifying runs and ability to break defenses from the wing.