*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 2 February 2024
Gaëtan Loamba Laura (born 6 August 1995) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Turkish TFF First League club Gençlerbirliği on loan from Samsunspor. Born in France, he has opted to represent the DR Congo internationally.
Club career
A prolific footballer in the amateur divisions of French football, Laura joined Paris FC in the French Ligue 2 in the summer of 2020.[2] He made his professional debut with Paris FC in a 3–0 league win over FC Chambly on 22 August 2020, scoring a goal.[3]
On 31 January 2022, he joined Italian club Cosenza on loan with an option to buy.[4]
On 20 June 2022, Laura signed a three-year contract (with an option for a fourth year) with Samsunspor in Turkey.[5]
International career
Born in France, Laura is of DR Congolese descent.[6] In March 2023, he was called up to the DR Congo national team for a set of matches.[7]
Career statistics
Club
As of 11 September 2021
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition