1. Club career
Mounié's club career began in the youth ranks of Montpellier, progressing through their system before making his senior debut and subsequently playing for various clubs in France, England, and Germany.
1.1. Youth and early career
Steve Mounié joined the youth academy of Montpellier in France in 2009. He was promoted to the club's B team during the 2012-13 season, marking his professional debut. His first team debut for Montpellier occurred on 28 October 2014 in a 2014-15 Coupe de la Ligue round of 32 home match against AC Ajaccio. He entered the match as a substitute for Jean Deza in the 86th minute, which Montpellier ultimately lost 1-0.
1.2. Montpellier
After his initial appearances, Mounié was loaned to Nîmes Olympique of Ligue 2 on 31 August 2015, for the remainder of the 2015-16 season. During his time at Nîmes, he proved to be a prolific scorer, netting 11 goals in 33 competitive matches, all of which were scored in the league campaign, making him the club's top scorer for that season.
Upon his return to Montpellier, Mounié extended his contract with the club by two years, securing his stay until 30 June 2019. He continued to show strong form, and on 11 March 2017, he scored his fifth consecutive Ligue 1 goal in a match against Nantes, though Montpellier suffered a 3-2 home loss. This goal marked his 13th league goal of the season.
1.3. Huddersfield Town
On 5 July 2017, Mounié transferred to newly promoted Premier League club Huddersfield Town, signing a four-year contract. The transfer fee was a club record, valued at approximately 13.00 M EUR (11.50 M GBP), with additional add-ons. This fee surpassed Huddersfield's previous record, which was 8.00 M GBP paid for Aaron Mooy from Manchester City just a week prior.
Mounié made an immediate impact for Huddersfield Town, making his competitive debut on 12 August 2017 in the club's first Premier League match. He scored two goals in a 3-0 away win against Crystal Palace. His strong performances continued into the season; on 11 February 2018, he scored a goal, assisted Mooy, and forced an own goal in a comprehensive 4-1 home victory over AFC Bournemouth. In his debut season with Huddersfield, he recorded 7 goals in 26 appearances, significantly contributing to the club's survival in the top league.
1.4. Brest
On 9 September 2020, Mounié returned to Ligue 1 in France, signing a four-year contract with Brest. He quickly established himself as a vital part of the team's offense during his tenure at the club.
1.5. FC Augsburg
On 5 July 2024, Steve Mounié made a move to Germany, joining Bundesliga side FC Augsburg on a three-year contract. He has since begun his involvement with the German club.
2. International career
Steve Mounié has been a consistent presence for the Benin national team since his first call-up in 2015. He scored his first international goal on 23 March 2016 in a 2017 Africa Cup Cup of Nations qualification match against South Sudan. Mounié played a crucial role for Benin in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, where the team achieved a notable feat by reaching the quarter-finals of the tournament.
3. Career statistics
The following tables provide a comprehensive overview of Steve Mounié's professional football statistics, detailing his appearances and goals across various competitions at both club and international levels.
3.1. Club statistics
Statistics accurate as of match played 22 February 2025.
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Montpellier | 2014-15 | Ligue 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015-16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2016-17 | 35 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 38 | 15 | ||
| Total | 37 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 41 | 15 | ||
| Nîmes (loan) | 2015-16 | Ligue 2 | 32 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 11 |
| Huddersfield Town | 2017-18 | Premier League | 28 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 9 |
| 2018-19 | 31 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 2 | ||
| 2019-20 | Championship | 30 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 8 | |
| Total | 89 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 95 | 19 | ||
| Brest | 2020-21 | Ligue 1 | 35 | 9 | 2 | 1 | - | 37 | 10 | |
| 2021-22 | 35 | 9 | 3 | 1 | - | 38 | 10 | |||
| 2022-23 | 23 | 6 | 2 | 0 | - | 25 | 6 | |||
| 2023-24 | 32 | 6 | 3 | 1 | - | 35 | 7 | |||
| Total | 125 | 30 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 135 | 33 | ||
| FC Augsburg | 2024-25 | Bundesliga | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | 13 | 0 | |
| Career total | 295 | 72 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 317 | 78 | ||
3.2. International statistics
Statistics accurate as of match played 11 October 2024.
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benin | 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 12 | 5 | |
| 2020 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 9 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 7 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 7 | 3 | |
| Total | 56 | 19 | |
:Scores and results list Benin's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Mounié goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 March 2016 | Juba Stadium, Juba, South Sudan | South Sudan | 2-0 | 2-1 | 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
| 2 | 17 November 2018 | Independence Stadium, Bakau, Gambia | Gambia | 1-0 | 1-3 | 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
| 3 | 24 March 2019 | Stade de l'Amitié, Cotonou, Benin | Togo | 2-1 | 2-1 | 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
| 4 | 18 June 2019 | Stade de Marrakech, Marrakesh, Morocco | Mauritania | 1-0 | 3-1 | Friendly |
| 5 | 2-1 | |||||
| 6 | 3-1 | |||||
| 7 | 13 October 2019 | Stade Charles de Gaulle, Porto-Novo, Benin | Zambia | 1-1 | 2-2 | Friendly |
| 8 | 11 October 2020 | Estádio Pina Manique, Lisbon, Portugal | Gabon | 2-0 | 2-0 | Friendly |
| 9 | 2 September 2021 | Mahamasina Municipal Stadium, Antananarivo, Madagascar | Madagascar | 1-0 | 1-0 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 10 | 7 October 2021 | National Stadium, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | Tanzania | 1-0 | 1-0 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 11 | 11 November 2021 | Stade de l'Amitié, Cotonou, Benin | Madagascar | 2-0 | 2-0 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 12 | 24 March 2022 | Mardan Sports Complex, Antalya, Turkey | Liberia | 4-0 | 4-0 | Friendly |
| 13 | 29 March 2022 | Mardan Sports Complex, Antalya, Turkey | Togo | 1-1 | 1-1 | Friendly |
| 14 | 22 March 2023 | Stade de l'Amitié, Cotonou, Benin | Rwanda | 1-1 | 1-1 | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
| 15 | 9 September 2023 | Estádio do Zimpeto, Maputo, Mozambique | Mozambique | 1-0 | 2-3 | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
| 16 | 18 November 2023 | Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban, South Africa | South Africa | 1-2 | 1-2 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 17 | 10 June 2024 | Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan, Ivory Coast | Nigeria | 2-1 | 2-1 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 18 | 10 September 2024 | Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan, Ivory Coast | Libya | 1-1 | 2-1 | 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
| 19 | 11 October 2024 | Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan, Ivory Coast | Rwanda | 1-0 | 3-0 | 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |