Lukáš Horníček (born 13 July 2002) is a Czech professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Newcastle United and the Czech Republic national team.
Early life Horníček was born in the hospital in Vysoké Mýto, but he is a native of the nearby village of Dobříkov. His father was goalkeeper in the local football club.
Club career Horníček is a youth product of the academies of the Czech clubs Sokol Dobříkov and Pardubice. On 19 July 2019, he signed on a trial loan with the Portuguese club Braga for one year with an option to buy. On 24 July 2020, he signed permanently with Braga in what was Pardubice's biggest sale in their history. He was named the best goalkeeper for the Liga Revelação 2020–21 season for Braga's youth team. For the 2021–22 season, he was promoted to Braga B. He made his first senior debut with Braga in a 5–0 Taça de Portugal win over Moitense, coming on as a late substitute in the 85th minute. He made his Primeira Liga debut with Braga in a 3–2 loss to Famalicão on 15 May 2022.
Newcastle United On 3 August 2026, Horníček signed for Premier League club Newcastle United.
International career Horníček is a youth international for the Czech Republic, having represented the Czech Republic U17s at the 2019 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.
On 31 May 2026, he made his senior debut in a 2–1 friendly win over Kosovo. After the game, he was confirmed in the 26-man squad heading for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupEuropeTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals Braga B2021–22Liga 3260———2602022–23Liga 3110———110Total370———370Braga2021–22Primeira Liga10100000202022–23Primeira Liga10001000202023–24Primeira Liga00202000402024–25Primeira Liga1703000402402025–26Primeira Liga33000301905502026–27Primeira Liga———1010Total5206060240880Newcastle United2026–27Premier League500010—60Career total94060702401310
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsCzech Republic202620Total20
Honours Braga Taça de Portugal: 2020–21 Taça da Liga: 2023–24
References
External links
Liga Portugal profile