Lukáš Horníček

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.

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.

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Honours Braga Taça de Portugal: 2020–21 Taça da Liga: 2023–24