Gaëtan Coucke


Gaëtan Coucke is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Italian club Sampdoria.

Club career

Coucke progressed from the youth team at Genk in 2006, having started at the club as a ball boy at the age of 8. He joined Lommel during the 2018–19 season on a one-year loan deal. On 1 July 2020 Coucke joined KV Mechelen after his contract at Genk was not extended.
On 12 August 2024, Coucke joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Orobah.
On 19 August 2025, Coucke moved to Sampdoria in Italy on a two-season deal.

International career

Coucke was called up to the senior Belgium squad in November 2020, and was on the bench for the game against Denmark on 18 November.

Honours

Genk