Lucien Agoumé

Lucien Agoumé
Born	Lucien Jefferson Agoumé (2002-02-09) February 9, 2002 Yaoundé, Cameroon
Occupation	Professional footballer
Years active	2018–
Known for	Midfielder for Sevilla

Lucien Jefferson Agoumé (born 9 February 2002) is a professional French footballer who operates as a midfielder and currently plays for the La Liga side Sevilla.

Sochaux

Agoumé's early football journey began at Clémenceau Besançon in 2013, before transferring to Racing Besançon during the 2013–14 season. In 2014, he joined the youth ranks of Sochaux, where he made his professional debut on 19 October 2018, contributing to a 2–1 victory over Troyes. This appearance made him the youngest player to debut for Sochaux. During his spell at the club, prominent teams including Barcelona, Inter Milan, and Lyon showed interest in him. While his primary role is that of a defensive midfielder, Agoumé has also showcased his adaptability by playing as both a central and attacking midfielder. He is recognized for his tactical awareness, accurate passing, and exceptional vision on the field. His former manager, Omar Daf, praised his capacity to elevate his performance as matches progress. Prior to his transfer to Inter, Agoumé had accumulated 15 appearances in Ligue 2 along with one match in the Coupe de France at just 17 years old.

Inter Milan

On 5 July 2019, Inter Milan finalized Agoumé's acquisition for a fee of €4.5 million plus potential add-ons, securing him on a three-year deal. Throughout the 2019–20 campaign, he predominantly featured for Inter’s Primavera squad amid competition from clubs such as Barcelona, Lyon, and Manchester City. Agoumé opted for Inter due to their strong conviction in his future development. Renowned for his defensive midfield capabilities and robust tackling, he has been likened to fellow French midfielder Paul Pogba, who also played under coach Antonio Conte. During that season, he made five appearances in Primavera 1, registering one goal and one assist, alongside four outings in the UEFA Youth League where he provided two assists. Agoumé’s first involvement with Inter’s senior team came in a pre-season friendly against Lugano, followed by his Serie A debut on 15 December 2019 when he played six minutes in a 1-1 draw with Fiorentina.

Loan to Spezia

On 24 September 2020, Agoumé was sent on a season-long loan to Spezia.

Loan to Brest

Agoumé joined Ligue 1 outfit Brest on loan for the duration of the season on 31 August 2021.

Loan to Troyes

He moved on loan to Troyes on 1 September 2022.

Sevilla

Agoumé secured a loan move to La Liga club Sevilla on 10 January 2024 until the end of the season, with an option to purchase reportedly valued at €8 million.

Subsequently, on 6 August 2024, he completed a permanent transfer to Sevilla.

International career

Although born in Cameroon, Agoumé holds French nationality and advanced through France’s youth football system. He has represented France at U16, U17, and U18 levels. Making his U16 debut on 5 May 2018, he scored twice across four matches. His role as a defensive midfielder earned him attention from clubs worldwide. Progressing to the U17 squad, he recorded four goals over 23 appearances.

Agoumé made his first appearance for France’s U18 team on 20 August 2019 and currently serves as captain of this age group. In 2019 alone, he scored against Paraguay U18 and Senegal U17 teams, accumulating four goals in eleven matches for the U18 side.

FIFA U-17 World Cup

Agoumé served as captain of the French squad during the U17 World Cup, netting a goal in the group stage clash against Chile on 27 October 2019. Over the course of the tournament, he made six appearances, captaining the team in five matches and guiding France to secure third place. His displays earned him recognition among FIFA's top ten standout players of the competition, with particular praise for his physical presence and distribution capabilities. Following his suspension that sidelined him for a critical encounter with Brazil, both coach Jean-Claude Giuntini and teammate Nathanael Mbuku highlighted Agoumé's vital role within the team.

Personal life

Agoumé is a supporter of Marseille.

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National cup		League cup		Europe		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Sochaux	2018–19	Ligue 2	15	0	2	0	0	0	—		—		17	0
Inter Milan	2019–20	Serie A	3	0	0	0	—		0	0	—		3	0
	2023–24	Serie A	1	0	0	0	—		0	0	0	0	1	0
	Total		4	0	0	0	—		0	0	0	0	4	0
Spezzia (loan)	2020–21	Serie A	12	0	1	0	—		—		—		13	0
Brest (loan)	2021–22	Ligue 1	27	0	3	0	—		—		—		30	0
Troyes (loan)	2022–23	Ligue 1	15	0	0	0	—		—		—		15	0
Sevilla (loan)	2023–24	La Liga	12	0	1	0	—		—		—		13	0
Sevilla	2024–25	La Liga	35	1	2	0	—		—		—		37	1
	Total		47	1	3	0	—		—		—		50	1
Career total			120	1	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	129	1

Honours

France U17

• Third place at the FIFA U-17 World Cup: 2019

Individual

• Selected for UEFA European Under-17 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2019
• Included in the Best XI of the Maurice Revello Tournament: 2022