# Yoan Gouffran

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French footballer (born 1986)

Yoan Gouffran Gouffran playing for Bordeaux in 2008 Personal information Full name Yoan Patrick Gouffran[1] Date of birth (1986-05-25) 25 May 1986 (age 40)[1] Place of birth Villeneuve-Saint-Georges, Val-de-Marne, France Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)[2] Positions Striker winger Youth career 1993–2001 Red Star Paris 2001–2003 Caen Senior career* Years Team Apps (Gls) 2003–2008 Caen 115 (33) 2008–2013 Bordeaux 139 (31) 2013–2017 Newcastle United 119 (16) 2017–2019 Göztepe 46 (2) 2020–2021 Ararat-Armenia 40 (0) Total 459 (82) International career 2006–2008 France U21 24 (4) * Club domestic league appearances and goals

**Yoan Patrick Gouffran** (born 25 May 1986) is a French former professional [footballer](/source/Association_football) who played as a [striker](/source/Striker_(association_football)) or a [winger](/source/Winger_(association_football)). He was renowned for his pace and ability to finish with either foot.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

## Club career

Gouffran was born in [Villeneuve-Saint-Georges](/source/Villeneuve-Saint-Georges), Val-de-Marne,[3] to a [Guadeloupean](/source/Guadeloupe) father, and [French Guianan](/source/French_Guiana) mother.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

On 20 May 2007, he was awarded [Ligue 2](/source/Ligue_2) Player of the Season after a successful season with [Caen](/source/Stade_Malherbe_Caen) which saw the club promoted to the [Ligue 1](/source/Ligue_1).[4]

### Bordeaux

Gouffran playing for Bordeaux

After achieving success with Caen during the [2007–08 Ligue 1](/source/2007%E2%80%9308_Ligue_1) season, it was suspected Gouffran would make a move elsewhere. After consistent rumours linking him primarily with English [Premier League](/source/Premier_League) club [Arsenal](/source/Arsenal_F.C.), including rumors of him signing a pre-contract agreement with the club,[5][6] Gouffran opted to stay in Ligue 1, signing a four-year contract with [Bordeaux](/source/FC_Girondins_de_Bordeaux). The transfer fee was priced at €6.5 million and he officially joined the club on 30 June 2008.[7] After starting the [league season](/source/2008%E2%80%9309_Ligue_1) off with no league goals after 26 matches, he finally scored his first league goal for Bordeaux on 29 April 2009 in a key match against [Rennes](/source/Stade_Rennais_F.C.), which Bordeaux won 3–2.[8] On the final matchday of the season, 30 May, he scored the winning goal that secured Bordeaux the championship, against his former club Caen who were relegated to [Ligue 2](/source/2009%E2%80%9310_Ligue_2).[9] He also scored one of the goals as Bordeaux won the [2009 Coupe de la Ligue Final](/source/2009_Coupe_de_la_Ligue_Final) against [Vannes OC](/source/Vannes_OC).[10]

Gouffran denied league leaders [Paris Saint-Germain](/source/Paris_Saint_Germain_F.C.)'s attempt at winning seven straight [Ligue 1](/source/2011%E2%80%9312_Ligue_1) games, when he scored the equalizer in a 1–1 home draw on 6 November 2011.[11] The result meant that Bordeaux had drawn six of their first seven league games.[12]

Gouffran finished with Bordeaux half way through the [2012–13 season](/source/2012%E2%80%9313_Ligue_1) with 8 goals in 20 games.

### Newcastle United

With only six months left on his contract, English Premier League club [Newcastle United](/source/Newcastle_United_F.C.) had a cut price £500,000 bid accepted for Gouffran. On 22 January 2013, Gouffran revealed via [Twitter](/source/Twitter) that a move to Newcastle was due to happen the following day: "Tomorrow I will be a new player of Newcastle and I am proud. Thanks to everyone." He added, "Big thanks to everyone who has supported me through the good times and bad times. I thank the leadership of the club and the staff for helping me grow I need a new challenge and therefore I hope that you respect my choice. I will follow all the results of the Girondins (Bordeaux)." He was unveiled as a Newcastle player on 23 January, after signing a four-and-a-half-year contract and given the number 11 shirt.[13] He made his debut for Newcastle on 29 January 2013 in a 1–2 win against [Aston Villa](/source/Aston_Villa_F.C.) at [Villa Park](/source/Villa_Park).[14] He scored his first Newcastle goal on 9 February in a 2–1 defeat against [Tottenham Hotspur](/source/Tottenham_Hotspur_F.C.). On 2 November, Gouffran scored the first goal for Newcastle in their 2–0 win against [Chelsea](/source/Chelsea_F.C.). After the match, he received rave reviews from manager [Alan Pardew](/source/Alan_Pardew). Gouffran continued an impressive run of form, scoring again against [Norwich City](/source/Norwich_City_F.C.) and then added another goal to take his tally to five for the season when he scored the first of Newcastle's two goals against [West Bromwich Albion](/source/West_Bromwich_Albion_F.C.) on 30 November 2013.[15] Gouffran followed this up by scoring Newcastle's only goal in a one-all draw at home to [Southampton](/source/Southampton_F.C.) on 14 December. Following his impressive form, he suddenly became a fan favourite, mainly due to his hard working mentality which was a key factor in Newcastle's sudden rise toward the top of the Premier League standings. On 26 December 2013, Gouffran scored yet again in a comprehensive 5–1 victory over [Stoke City](/source/Stoke_City_F.C.) at [St James' Park](/source/St_James'_Park), in doing so becoming the first player for Newcastle to score in five consecutive games at St. James' Park since [Alan Shearer](/source/Alan_Shearer) in 1997.

The following season, Gouffran came under criticism from many fans as Newcastle avoided relegation on the final day of the season.

Under new boss [Steve McClaren](/source/Steve_McClaren), Gouffran featured less and was often played out of position in central midfield. He only made eight appearances as Newcastle were relegated.

Despite being linked with a move back to France and having his squad number changed to 20 to make way for new signing [Matt Ritchie](/source/Matt_Ritchie), Gouffran became a regular in the Championship under manager [Rafael Benítez](/source/Rafael_Ben%C3%ADtez). He made 39 appearances, scoring 5 goals.

### Goztepe

Despite being offered a new contract by Newcastle, Gouffran opted to join [Süper Lig](/source/S%C3%BCper_Lig) side [Göztepe](/source/G%C3%B6ztepe_S.K.) on a free transfer on 17 July 2017 as his Newcastle contract expired.[16] He played 76 minutes on his debut in a 2–2 draw against [Fenerbahçe](/source/Fenerbah%C3%A7e_S.K.) on 12 August 2017. Gouffran scored his first goal for Goztepe in a 3–3 draw against [Osmanlıspor](/source/Osmanl%C4%B1spor) on 10 February 2018.[17]

### Ararat-Armenia

On 1 February 2020, [Armenian Premier League](/source/Armenian_Premier_League) club [Ararat-Armenia](/source/FC_Ararat-Armenia) announced the signing of Gouffran.[18] He made 13 league appearances during the [2019–20 season](/source/2019%E2%80%9320_FC_Ararat-Armenia_season) as Ararat-Armenia went on to win their second league title in a row on 14 July 2020.[19]

On 12 October 2021, Gouffran announced his retirement from football.[20]

## International career

Gouffran was a [France under-21](/source/France_national_under-21_football_team) international. He took part in the [2006 U-21 Championships](/source/UEFA_U-21_Championship_2006) in Portugal, where he made four appearances and scored one goal. He made 22 appearances for the U-21s, scoring three goals.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

## Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition[21][22] Club Season League National cup League cup Continental Other Total Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Caen 2003–04 Ligue 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 — — 2 0 2004–05 Ligue 1 8 0 0 0 1 0 — — 8 0 2005–06 Ligue 2 32 8 0 0 0 0 — — 32 8 2006–07 Ligue 2 37 15 0 0 0 0 — — 37 15 2007–08 Ligue 1 36 10 0 0 0 0 — — 36 10 Total 115 33 0 0 1 0 — — 116 33 Bordeaux 2008–09 Ligue 1 32 2 1 0 4 2 8[a] 0 — 45 4 2009–10 32 5 3 0 4 3 6[b] 0 — 45 8 2010–11 21 2 2 0 1 0 — — 24 2 2011–12 34 14 2 0 1 0 — — 37 14 2012–13 20 8 1 0 1 0 5[c] 4 — 27 12 Total 139 31 9 0 11 5 19 4 — 178 40 Newcastle United 2012–13 Premier League 15 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 15 3 2013–14 35 6 1 0 3 1 — — 39 7 2014–15 31 2 0 0 2 0 — — 33 2 2015–16 8 0 0 0 1 0 — — 9 0 2016–17 Championship 30 5 3 1 3 1 — — 36 7 Total 119 16 4 1 9 2 0 0 — 127 19 Göztepe 2017–18 Süper Lig 30 1 1 0 ="2"|— — — 31 1 2018–19 16 1 6 0 — — — 22 1 Total 46 2 7 0 — — — 53 2 Ararat-Armenia 2019–20 Armenian Premier League 13 0 2 1 — 0 0 0[d] 0 15 1 2020–21 23 0 3 1 — 4[e] 0 1[d] 0 31 1 2021–22 4 0 0 0 — — — 4 0 Total 40 0 5 2 — 4 0 1 0 50 2 Career total 459 82 25 3 21 7 23 4 1 0 529 97

1. **[^](#cite_ref-23)** Six appearances in the [UEFA Champions League](/source/UEFA_Champions_League), two appearances in the [UEFA Cup](/source/UEFA_Cup)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-UCL_24-0)** Appearances in [UEFA Champions League](/source/UEFA_Champions_League)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-UEL_25-0)** Appearances in [UEFA Europa League](/source/UEFA_Europa_League)

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-ASC_26-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-ASC_26-1) Appearances in [Armenian Supercup](/source/Armenian_Supercup)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-27)** One appearance in the [UEFA Champions League](/source/UEFA_Champions_League), three appearances in the [UEFA Europa League](/source/UEFA_Europa_League)

## Honours

**Bordeaux**

- [Ligue 1](/source/Ligue_1): [2008–09](/source/2008%E2%80%9309_Ligue_1)[21]

- [Coupe de la Ligue](/source/Coupe_de_la_Ligue): [2008–09](/source/2008%E2%80%9309_Coupe_de_la_Ligue)[21]

- [Trophée des Champions](/source/Troph%C3%A9e_des_Champions): [2008](/source/2008_Troph%C3%A9e_des_Champions), [2009](/source/2009_Troph%C3%A9e_des_Champions)[21]

**Newcastle United**

- [EFL Championship](/source/EFL_Championship): [2016–17](/source/2016%E2%80%9317_EFL_Championship)[23]

**Ararat-Armenia**

- [Armenian Premier League](/source/Armenian_Premier_League): [2019–20](/source/2019%E2%80%9320_Armenian_Premier_League)[19][22]

**France-19**

- [UEFA European Under-19 Championship](/source/UEFA_European_Under-19_Championship): [2005](/source/2005_UEFA_European_Under-19_Championship)[21]

**Individual**

- [Ligue 2 Player of the Year](/source/Troph%C3%A9es_UNFP_du_football#Player_of_the_Year_2): 2007[21]

- [Ligue 2 Team of the Year](/source/Troph%C3%A9es_UNFP_du_football#Team_of_the_Year_2): 2006–07[21]

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-28)** Anderson, John, ed. (2017). *Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2017–2018*. London: Headline Publishing Group. pp. 254–255. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-1-4722-3397-4](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-1-4722-3397-4).

## External links

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- [Yoan Gouffran](https://www.fff.fr/equipe-nationale/joueur/6708-gouffran-yoan/fiche.html) at the [French Football Federation](/source/French_Football_Federation) (in French)

- [Yoan Gouffran](https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/clubs/players/97011/) – [UEFA](/source/UEFA) competition record ([archive](https://web.archive.org/web/2020/https://www.uefa.com/teamsandplayers/players/player=97011/profile/index.html))

- [Yoan Gouffran](https://web.archive.org/web/20150905/http://www.fifa.com/fifa-tournaments/players-coaches/people=254146/index.html) – [FIFA](/source/FIFA) competition record (archived)

Awards v t e Ligue 2 Player of the Year 1994: Gourvennec 1995: Vairelles 1996: Dib 1997: Moreau 1998: Pédron 1999: Ferhaoui 2000: Pagis 2001: Santos 2002: Caveglia 2003: Fauré 2004: Gravelaine 2005: Koné 2006: Ziani 2007: Gouffran 2008: Hoarau 2009: Alo'o 2010: Giroud 2011: Ribas 2012: Rothen 2013: Imbula 2014: Sakho 2015: Kodjia 2016: Diédhiou 2017: Bostock 2018: Diego 2019: Charbonnier 2020: not awarded 2021: Adli 2022: Van den Boomen 2023: Mikautadze 2024: Hein 2025: Kroupi 2026: Davitashvili v t e 2006–07 Ligue 2 UNFP Team of the Year GK: Cassard DF: Béria DF: Diop DF: Ba DF: Hengbart MF: Proment MF: Cardy MF: Gouffran FW: Lesage FW: Féret FW: Gueye

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