Lys Gomis


Lys Gomis is an Italian-Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for the Senegal national team.

Club career

Torino and loans

Gomis began his playing career at Torino, where after a series of loans, he made his debut in Serie B against Albinoleffe. On 28 November 2012 he made his debut in the Coppa Italia against Siena, ending 2–0 in favour of the Tuscans.
On 31 January 2013, he was loaned to Ascoli for 6 months. On 6 March 2013, he made his debut with the bianconeri, during a match against Cesena, won 2–1 by Ascoli. At the end of season collected 6 appearances, conceding 9 goals.
Gomis returned to Torino in 2013–14. On 30 November 2013, he debuted in Serie A, substituting Daniele Padelli in the 52nd minute, against Genoa. It would remain his only appearance of the season.
On 4 July 2014, he was officially transferred on loan to Trapani in Serie B. On 4 October 2014, he made his official debut against Latina, won 1–0 by Trapani. In all he played 29 games and finished 5th in the Top 15 of the goalkeepers in Serie B according to a list compiled by the Lega Serie B.

Lecce

On 9 July 2016, he moved outright to Lega Pro side Lecce, with whom he signed a one-year contract. He played 11 games for the giallorossi side and then moved to Paganese on 31 January 2017.

International career

Gomis was called up by Senegal for a friendly match against Mali on 5 March 2014, ending 1–1.

Personal life

Gomis is son of Senegalese immigrants in Italy residing in Cuneo and formally obtained Italian citizenship on 11 July 2012.
He has two younger brothers that are also goalkeepers: Alfred and Maurice, both of whom developed with Torino.