Lukáš Horníček

Lukáš Horníček of Newcastle United was born in Vysoké Mýto, Czech Republic on 13 July 2002 (age 24).

Lukáš Horníček, born on 13 July 2002 (age 24), is a Czech goalkeeper now with Newcastle United. At 6ft 6in (1.97m), he is a commanding presence, which rather comes with the job at that size.

The bulk of his senior career has been built at SC Braga. Across four seasons with the Portuguese club, he made 52 league appearances, giving that spell far more substance than any other part of his career so far.

His move to Newcastle has put him into English football, where in 2026-27 he has made one Premier League appearance, along with two UEFA U21 Qualifiers appearances, for three Newcastle appearances in all competitions.

His current market value is around £7m, according to Transfermarkt. For now, Horníček’s career is still best read through his Braga years, with Newcastle the next stage rather than the main body of work.

📈 Key stats and insights

Lukáš Horníček has made one Premier League start for Newcastle United in 2026-27

Lukáš Horníček has two appearances in UEFA U21 Qualifiers

Lukáš Horníček moved to Newcastle United for €26,000,000 in August 2026

Lukáš Horníček has a market value of €8.00m at age 24

Lukáš Horníček received one yellow card in his sole Premier League appearance this season

Last updated 28 August 2026. Send feedback

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Goalkeeper
Primary Position

Lukáš Horníček

GK

1.97m (6ft 5in)
Height: 21
Squad Number: 80kg (12st 8lb)
Weight: 13 July 2002 (age 24)
Date of Birth: Vysoké Mýto
Birthplace: Czech Republic 🇨🇿
Country of Birth: Newcastle United
Team: Czech Republic 🇨🇿
National Team: £7m (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value

📊 Season stats

Team: Newcastle United
Premier League 2026 - 2027
Games: 1
Starting: 1
Substitute: -
Unused: -
Utilisation: 100%
Goals: -
Yellows: 1
Reds: -

Team: Czech Republic 🇨🇿
UEFA U21 Qualifiers 2025
Games: 2
Starting: 2
Substitute: -
Unused: 1
Utilisation: 67%
Goals: -
Yellows: -
Reds: -

Horníček has made one Premier League appearance for Newcastle United this season, starting that match and collecting one yellow – the raw tally suggests a goalkeeper operating as a squad option who has begun to register senior minutes in 2026-27.

📋 Career stats

Team: Newcastle United
Season 2026 - 2027
Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games: 1
Goals: -

Team: SC Braga
Season 2025 - 2026
Country: Portugal 🇵🇹
Games: 33
Goals: -

Team: SC Braga
Season 2024 - 2025
Country: Portugal 🇵🇹
Games: 17
Goals: -

Team: SC Braga
Season 2022 - 2023
Country: Portugal 🇵🇹
Games: 1
Goals: -

Team: SC Braga
Season 2021 - 2022
Country: Portugal 🇵🇹
Games: 1
Goals: -

Lukáš Horníček is 24, is Czech and plays as a goalkeeper; his senior trajectory saw a move from Pardubice to SC Braga for €900,000 in July 2020 and a later transfer to Newcastle United for €26,000,000 in August 2026 – he also has two appearances in UEFA U21 Qualifiers, giving him youth international exposure during his progression.

💰 Transfers

Team: Newcastle United
3 August 2026
From: SC Braga
Type: Fee (£26m)

Team: SC Braga
24 July 2020
From: Pardubice
Type: Fee (£900k)

Two fee transfers define Horníček's moves – a €900,000 transfer to SC Braga in July 2020 followed by a €26,000,000 move to Newcastle United in August 2026 – the jump in fee underlines clear market-value growth and a step up to a higher-profile club.

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