Yoan Gouffran

Footballer and former Newcastle United player

Yoan Gouffran - Footballer and former Newcastle United player
Born

May 25th, 1986
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

France

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Born in France, a career in professional football spanned from 2003 to 2020. Played primarily as a winger and forward. Began professional career with Bordeaux, winning the Ligue 1 title in 2009. In 2013, transferred to Newcastle United, where contributions helped the team compete in the Premier League. Also played for various clubs in the later stages of the career before retirement.

Winning Ligue 1 with Bordeaux in 2009

Playing for Newcastle United in Premier League

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