Lewis Koumas is a Welsh international forward who plays for Premier League club Liverpool. Born on 19 September 2005, the 21-year-old progressed through Liverpool’s academy before making his senior debut in February 2024. After loan spells with Stoke City, Birmingham City and Hull City, he made his Premier League debut for the Reds in August 2026.
Born in England, Koumas represents Wales internationally. He signed his first professional contract with Liverpool in January 2023 and scored on his senior club debut against Southampton. Explore Koumas’s early life, football journey, playing style, achievements and latest news.
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Lewis Koumas profile overview
| Profile attribute | Details |
| Full name | Lewis Terence Koumas |
| Date of birth | 19 September 2005 |
| Age | 21 (as of 19 October 2026) |
| Place of birth | Chester, England |
| International team | Wales |
| Current club | Liverpool FC |
| Position | Forward / winger |
| Shirt number | 67 (Liverpool official profile) |
| Youth clubs | Tranmere Rovers, Liverpool |
| Liverpool senior debut | February 2024, FA Cup against Southampton |
| Premier League debut | August 2026, against Newcastle United |
| Father | Jason Koumas, former Wales international |

Lewis Koumas’s early life
Being the son of Jason Koumas, a former Welsh international footballer, Lewis Koumas was born in Chester, England, on 19 September 2005. While growing up, he developed an interest in football before joining Tranmere Rovers for organised youth football. Lewis joined the Liverpool academy at under-11 level in 2016. After progressing through Liverpool’s youth setup, he made his first-team debut in 2024.
Lewis Koumas’s playing career
Lewis Koumas began his football journey at Tranmere Rovers before moving to Liverpool’s academy. Before making his senior debut in February 2024, he signed his first professional contract in January 2023. Despite being born in England, Lewis represents Wales internationally and progressed through the youth setup to the senior national team.
His senior Liverpool debut came in an FA Cup match against Southampton, when he scored in a 3–0 win. He then gained senior league experience on loan in the EFL Championship, first at Stoke City and later at Birmingham City and Hull City. After returning to Liverpool, he made his Premier League debut in August 2026.
| Period | Club / team | Career stage |
| Before 2016 | Tranmere Rovers | Youth football |
| 2016–2024 | Liverpool academy | Youth development / first professional contract in 2023 |
| 2024–25 | Stoke City (loan) | EFL Championship |
| 2025–26 | Birmingham City (loan) | EFL Championship, first half of season |
| Jan–May 2026 | Hull City (loan) | EFL Championship and promotion campaign |
| 2026–27 | Liverpool | Premier League and Champions League |
| From 2024 | Wales | Senior international football |
Lewis Koumas career stats
Koumas has gained league experience at Liverpool and in the Championship. The table below shows a selected league-only snapshot from published statistical records reviewed on 19 October 2026. Club and competition totals can change after each match; cup and international games are excluded.
| Season | Club | League appearances | League goals | Assists |
| 2024–25 | Stoke City | 43 | 3 | 2 |
| 2025–26 | Birmingham City | 23 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025–26 | Hull City | 17 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026–27 | Liverpool | See live match records | 0 in league snapshot | See live records |
For Liverpool’s current appearance count and all-competition statistics, consult the official Liverpool player profile and current match records. Some data providers update at different times.
Lewis Koumas’s playing style
Lewis Koumas can operate as a winger or centre-forward. His pace, pressing and movement help him attack space behind defenders and contribute to his team’s forward play. He has been used in different attacking positions during his development and Championship loan spells.
Lewis Koumas achievements and honours
Koumas has already reached several important milestones in his developing career. His Liverpool senior debut, goal against Southampton, first senior Wales goal, Hull City promotion campaign and first Champions League goal stand out among his achievements.
| Year | Honour / achievement | Club / team |
| 2023 | Signed first professional contract | Liverpool |
| 2023–24 | Liverpool EFL Cup-winning squad; unused substitute in the final | Liverpool |
| February 2024 | Scored on senior Liverpool debut against Southampton | Liverpool |
| 2024 | Senior international debut | Wales |
| 2024–25 | Six goals in all competitions during Stoke loan | Stoke City |
| January 2026 | Scored on Hull City debut | Hull City |
| 2025–26 | Part of Hull City promotion-winning campaign | Hull City |
| June 2026 | First senior international goal against Ghana | Wales |
| August 2026 | Premier League debut | Liverpool |
| 14 October 2026 | First Champions League goal against LASK | Liverpool |
Lewis Koumas latest news
Lewis Koumas returned to Liverpool’s first team for the 2026/27 season after loan spells with Stoke City, Birmingham City and Hull City. On 14 October 2026, he scored Liverpool’s sixth goal in a 6–3 away victory over LASK in the Champions League. He also contributed to another goal in that match.
Liverpool’s official LASK match report records the goal and match details. Follow current fixtures and results through SportPesa Score.
FAQs about Lewis Koumas
Who is Lewis Koumas?
Lewis Koumas is a Welsh international footballer who plays as a forward for Liverpool.
How old is Lewis Koumas?
Koumas was born on 19 September 2005 and is 21 years old as of 19 October 2026.
Which club does Lewis Koumas play for?
Lewis Koumas plays for Liverpool after loan spells with Stoke City, Birmingham City and Hull City.
What position does Lewis Koumas play?
He plays as a forward and can operate from wide attacking positions or through the middle.
Has Lewis Koumas scored in the Champions League?
Yes. He scored for Liverpool in a 6–3 victory over LASK on 14 October 2026.
Conclusion
Lewis Koumas has developed from Liverpool’s academy into a senior forward with Championship, Premier League and Wales international experience. His 2026 Champions League goal is another important milestone. Follow his current performances, upcoming fixtures and match results through SportPesa Score.
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