Gaëtan Laborde

• Full name: Gaëtan Laborde
• Date of birth: April 26, 1994
• Place of birth: Mont-de-Marsan, France
• Nationality: French
• Position: Forward / Striker
• Preferred foot: Right

Career overview (selected clubs)

• Youth clubs: Stade Montois (until 2011), Bordeaux (2011–2013)
• Bordeaux (senior): 2013–2017 — Broke into the first team and made appearances in Ligue 1 and domestic cups.
• Loan to Clermont: 2014–2015 — Gained regular senior experience in Ligue 2.
• Loan to Châteauroux: 2015–2016 — Continued development in lower divisions.
• Montauban / Reims / Montpellier: After leaving Bordeaux, Laborde had notable spells, including at Stade de Reims and Montpellier HSC, where he established himself as a consistent Ligue 1 goalscorer.

At Montpellier HSC

• Laborde joined Montpellier (HSC) in the summer of 2021 after a successful spell at Stade de Reims.
• At Montpellier he played as the club’s primary striker, known for intelligent movement, finishing, and link-up play.
• He scored regularly in Ligue 1 and contributed assists and hold-up play that suited Montpellier’s attacking style.

Playing style and strengths

• Good positional sense in the box and timing of runs.
• Clinical finishing with both feet and a calmness under pressure.
• Strong at linking play, able to bring teammates into attacks.
• Work-rate and pressing from the front when required.

Notable facts

• Represented France at youth levels (various age-group call-ups).
• Developed through the Girondins de Bordeaux academy before moving through several French clubs to establish himself in Ligue 1.

Note: Club appearances, goals, and current club status can change with transfers and ongoing seasons; for the latest statistics and current team, consult an up-to-date sports database or the club’s official site.