Yoan Patrick Gouffran (born 25 May 1986) is a French former professional footballer[3] who played as a striker or a winger and was renowned for his pace and ability to finish with either foot.

[8] On the final matchday of the season, 30 May, he scored the winning goal that secured Bordeaux the championship, against his former club Caen who were relegated to Ligue 2.

[9] He also scored one of the goals as Bordeaux won the 2009 Coupe de la Ligue Final against Vannes OC.

[10] Gouffran denied league leaders Paris Saint-Germain's attempt at winning seven straight Ligue 1 games, when he scored the equalizer in a 1–1 home draw on 6 November 2011.

With only six months left on his contract, English Premier League club Newcastle United had a cut price £500,000 bid accepted for Gouffran.

I thank the leadership of the club and the staff for helping me grow I need a new challenge and therefore I hope that you respect my choice.

[15] Gouffran followed this up by scoring Newcastle's only goal in a one-all draw at home to Southampton on 14 December.

Despite being linked with a move back to France and having his squad number changed to 20 to make way for new signing Matt Ritchie, Gouffran became a regular in the Championship under manager Rafael Benítez.