Bafétimbi Gomis
French association football player
Senegal
Forward
Bafétimbi Gomis: profile
Bafétimbi Gomis (born 6 August 1985 in La Seyne-sur-Mer, France) is a former Senegalese footballer who played as a forward.
Gomis made the step into senior football with AS Saint-Étienne in 2004. He played for 8 clubs in 5 countries between 2004 and 2024. The busiest spell of his career was at Olympique Lyonnais (2009–2014): 178 appearances and 64 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 623 appearances and 273 goals.
At international level, Gomis represented France (2008–2013), earning 12 caps and scoring 3 goals.
La Seyne-sur-Mer has produced 5 footballers in our database, including Nampalys Mendy, Ayoub Amraoui and Wajdi Sahli.
Key facts
- Club career
- 2004–2024 (21 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 5: France, United Kingdom, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Japan
- Club goals per game
- 0.44 (273 in 623)
- Latest move
- Kawasaki Frontale (08 Aug 2023)
- Shares a birthday with
- Aymen Abdennour, Abdul Kader Keïta and Pedro Miguel (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2009 |  AS Saint-Étienne |
Ligue 2 | 142 | 40 |
| 2005 | ES Troyes AC |
Ligue 1 | 13 | 6 |
| 2009–2014 | Olympique Lyonnais |
Ligue 1 | 178 | 64 |
| 2014–2017 |  Swansea City A.F.C. |
EFL Championship | 64 | 13 |
| 2016–2017 | Olympique de Marseille |
Ligue 1 | 32 | 20 |
| 2017–2018 |  Galatasaray S.K. |
Süper Lig | 34 | 29 |
| 2018–2022 |  Al Hilal SFC |
Saudi Pro League | 106 | 81 |
| 2022–2023 | Galatasaray S.K. |
Süper Lig | 37 | 17 |
| 2023–2024 |  Kawasaki Frontale |
J1 League | 17 | 3 |
| Total | 623 | 273 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | France U17 |
Under-17 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008–2013 | France |
Senior | 12 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Bafétimbi Gomis?
Bafétimbi Gomis was born on 6 August 1985, which makes him 41 years old.
Where was Bafétimbi Gomis born?
Bafétimbi Gomis was born in La Seyne-sur-Mer, France.
Which national team does Bafétimbi Gomis play for?
Bafétimbi Gomis played international football for France. He has 12 caps and 3 goals on record.
Which clubs has Bafétimbi Gomis played for?
Bafétimbi Gomis's recorded clubs are AS Saint-Étienne, ES Troyes AC, Olympique Lyonnais, Swansea City A.F.C., Olympique de Marseille, Galatasaray S.K., Al Hilal SFC and Kawasaki Frontale.
How tall is Bafétimbi Gomis?
Bafétimbi Gomis is 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Bafétimbi Gomis play?
Bafétimbi Gomis played as a forward.
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