Walter Ariel Bou (born 25 August 1993) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays for Chilean club O'Higgins on loan from Lanús.
Career
Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata Bou started his youth career at Boca Juniors, but was released on a free transfer before debuting with the first team. He was signed by Gimnasia, debuted for them in the Argentine Primera División on 23 August 2014, in a 2–1 defeat against Rosario Central. He scored his first goal on 14 February 2016, in a 3–2 victory against Patronato. On 18 February 2016, he scored his first brace in a 3–1 victory against Sarmiento.
Boca Juniors On 3 June 2016, Bou joined Boca Juniors. On 16 October 2016, he scored his first goal against Sarmiento in a 2–0 victory, and his first double on 6 December against Racing, in a 4–2 victory.
Vitória On 16 July 2018, Bou joined Brazilian Série A club Vitória, on a one-year loan. After his club got relegated, he rescinded his contract with the club.
Unión La Calera On 30 January 2019, Bou joined Chilean Primera División club Unión La Calera, on a one-year loan with option to buy.
Unión Santa Fe On 23 July 2019, Bou returned to Argentina, joining Unión de Santa Fe on a one-year loan.
Defensa y Justicia On 11 September 2020, Bou extended his contract with Boca until December 2022, before joining Defensa y Justicia on 6 December, on a one-year loan. After a successful loan, he was expected to return to Boca, but on 22 January 2022, he permanently joined Defensa y Justicia, signing a four-year contract.
Vélez Sarsfield On 25 June 2022, Bou joined Vélez Sarsfield and signed a contract until December 2025.
Lanús On 19 January 2024, Bou joined Lanús and signed a contract until December 2026.
O'Higgins (loan) On 13 August 2026, Bou joined Chilean club O'Higgins on a loan until the end of the season.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsGimnasia La Plata2014Argentine Primera División801020—11020152000——20201615710—00167Total257202000297Boca Juniors2016–17Argentine Primera División2561010323082017–18163206021264Total4193070535612Vitória (loan)2018Série A8000——80Unión La Calera (loan)2019Chilean Primera División1324362—237Unión de Santa Fe (loan)2019–20Argentine Primera División20510—11226Defensa y Justicia (loan)2021Argentine Primera División361531134—5220Defensa y Justicia2022Argentine Primera División1921041—243Total551741175—7623Vélez Sarsfield2022Argentine Primera División1851060—255202323310—00243Total418206000498Lanús2024Argentine Primera División19101056—25162025000000—00Career total2225817443136428579
Personal life Walter older brother Gustavo Bou is a former footballer.
Honours Lanús Copa Sudamericana: 2025 Recopa Sudamericana: 2026
References