Alexis beka Beka’s Remarkable Return: From Crisis to Goal for La Louvière
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A powerful story of resilience unfolded on Saturday, November 8th, as French midfielder Alexis Beka Beka scored his frist professional goal in nearly three years, playing for Belgian club la Louvière against Antwerp. The goal marked a significant step in the 24-year-old’s journey back to professional football following a deeply personal and public battle with mental health.
Did you know? – alexis Beka Beka’s goal for La Louvière was his first in nearly three years. The match against Antwerp was a significant moment in his comeback after a challenging period. The goal helped his team avoid a loss.
A Goal Celebrated by All
“When he scored, the whole bench was happy!” exclaimed Frédéric Taquin, Beka Beka’s trainer, to DAZN. The goal helped La Louvière (currently 11th in the league) avoid a decisive defeat in their 3-1 match against Antwerp,but more importantly,it symbolized a turning point for the young athlete. A social media post celebrating the moment, featuring a video of the goal, quickly gained traction online. 🥰𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗡𝗧 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗥alexis Beka Beka scored yesterday with la Louvière for his first professional championship match in 2 and a half years. 👏🎥 https://twitter.com/ActuFoot_/status/1722549999999999999
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A Life-Altering Crisis
The path back to the pitch has been arduous for Beka Beka. In September 2023, while playing for OGC Nice, the former French Olympic international tragically attempted to end his life, jumping from the Magnan viaduct. He was thankfully rescued by firefighters and afterward spent the entire 2023-24 season on medical leave. In the summer of 2024,Beka Beka and Nice mutually agreed to terminate his contract,which had been signed in July 2022 after a 12 million euro transfer from Lokomotiv moscow following his development at Caen.
“Ther are no words strong enough to express my gratitude to OGC Nice,” beka Beka stated on the club’s website. “As everyone knows, I’ve been through some tough times. The club has always been there, without ever rushing me. Today I feel better. I move forward, close to my people, and I think that to continue moving forward, the page must be turned.”
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Rebuilding a Career
Beka Beka began his return to the sport with the Caen reserve team in February 2025, playing eight matches in National 3.He then transitioned to belgian professional football in September, making his debut for la Louvière on October 29th in a Cup match against Heist, entering the game in the 77th minute. His last professional goal prior to this recent achievement came on August 25, 2022, while playing for Nice
