Lucas Gourna-Douath (born 5 August 2003) is a French professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for club Hull City.
Club career Saint-Étienne On 6 May 2020, Gourna-Douath signed his first professional contract with Saint-Étienne at the age of 16. He made his professional debut in a 2–0 Ligue 1 win over Strasbourg on 12 September 2020.
Red Bull Salzburg On 13 July 2022, Austrian club Red Bull Salzburg announced the signing of Gourna-Douath on a five-year contract. The transfer fee paid to Saint-Étienne was a reported €15 million, making him the most expensive signing in the history of Austrian football.
Loan to Roma On 3 February 2025, Gourna-Douath joined Serie A club Roma on a loan deal until the end of the 2024–25 season, with an option of a permanent move.
Loan to Le Havre On 16 January 2026, Gourna-Douath returned to France and signed with Le Havre on loan.
Hull City On 15 August 2026, Gourna-Douath signed a five-year contract with newly English Premier League promoted club Hull City, ahead of the 2026–27 season.
International career Gourna-Douath was born in France and is of Central African Republic descent. He is a youth international for France.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cup EuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals Saint-Étienne B2019–20Championnat National 260————60Saint-Étienne2020–21Ligue 130030———3302021–22Ligue 131100——10321Total61130——10651Red Bull Salzburg2022–23Austrian Bundesliga21030—8Six appearances in UEFA Champions League, two appearances in UEFA Europa League0—3202023–24Austrian Bundesliga28021—5Appearances in UEFA Champions League0—3512024–25Austrian Bundesliga12021—100002412025–26Austrian Bundesliga4000—1Appearance in UEFA Europa League0—50Total65072—24000962FC Liefering (loan)2022–23Austrian Second League10————10Roma (loan)2024–25Serie A6000—00—60Le Havre (loan)2025–26Ligue 1150————150Hull City2026–27Premier League000010——10Career total154110210240101903
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ASSE Profile