Luan Gadegbeku
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 13 March 2007 | ||
| Place of birth | Juvisy-sur-Orge, France | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Saint-Étienne | ||
| Number | 35 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2012–2022 | Fleury | ||
| 2022–2025 | Saint-Étienne | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Saint-Étienne B | 17 | (0) |
| 2025– | Saint-Étienne | 5 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022–2023 | France U16 | 8 | (1) |
| 2024 | France U17 | 2 | (0) |
| 2024– | France U18 | 9 | (1) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 2 December 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 18:06, 25 August 2025 (UTC) | |||
Luan Gadegbeku (born 13 March 2007) is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ligue 2 club Saint-Étienne.
Club career
Gadegbeku came through the youth academy of Fleury before joining Saint-Étienne in 2022.[1] On 16 May 2025, he signed his first professional contract with the club, a deal until 2028.[2][3] On 9 August 2025, he made his professional debut in Ligue 2 as a starter in an eventual 3–3 draw away to Laval. His performance was described as "successful" and "encouraging" by observers.[4][5]
International career
Gadegbeku is a France youth international, making his debut for the France under-16s in 2022.[6] He scored his first goal in a 3–0 win over the Netherlands on 10 February 2023.[7]
Personal life
Born in France, Gadegbeku is of Togolese descent.[8]
References
- ^ S, Alexandre (2025-05-24). "Le sélectionneur est sous le charme d'un jeune de l'ASSE". Peuple-Vert.fr - Foot - ASSE - Actualité Live (in French). Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ "International français U18, Luan Gadegbeku signe son premier contrat professionnel à l'AS Saint-Étienne". L'Équipe (in French). Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ @ASSEofficiel. "Communiqué officiel : Luan Gadegbeku passe professionnel !". ASSE.fr (in French). Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ "ASSE - Première réussie pour Gadegbeku avec les Verts - ASSE - EVECT". EVECT.fr (in French). 2025-08-10. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ Akakpo, Herve (2025-08-09). "France/Ligue 2 : Luan Gadegbeku passe le test haut la main à Laval". L'Equipe Sportive (in French). Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ Luan Gadegbeku at the French Football Federation (in French)
- ^ Chennafi, Maxime (2023-02-15). "ASSE : Une superbe nouvelle d'avenir". Score.fr (in French). Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ Sossou, Justin (2025-05-16). "Saint Etienne : Luan Gadegbeku passe professionnel". TOGO FOOT | Football au Togo (in French). Retrieved 2025-08-25.
External links
- Luan Gadegbeku at Soccerway