Loum Tchaouna

Loum Tchaouna (born 8 September 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Serie A club Lazio. Born in Chad, Tchaouna represents France at international level.

Club career
Tchaouna was born in N'Djamena, Chad. He played for youth teams of FC Kronenbourg, Schiltigheim, Strasbourg, and Rennes. He made his professional debut for Rennes on 26 September 2021 in a 1–1 Ligue 1 draw with Bordeaux.

On 30 August 2022, Tchaouna joined Dijon on loan.

On 31 August 2023, Tchaouna signed a three-year contract with Serie A club Salernitana. During the 2023–24 season, he was one of the key players of the team, despite their eventual relegation to Serie B, having scored six goals and four assists in 35 appearances in all competitions.

On 1 July 2024, Tchaouna joined Serie A club Lazio on a permanent deal, for a reported €8 million fee.

International career
Born in Chad, Tchaouna moved to France at a young age. He is a youth international for France.

Personal life
Loum's brother Haroun is also a professional footballer. He plays for the Chad national team.

Honours
Individual
 * UEFA European Under-19 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2022