Olympique Lyonnais
Ligue 1 Country: France
Founding & Early History
Founded in 1950, Lyon rose to prominence in the 2000s, winning seven consecutive Ligue 1 titles.
Club Culture
Olympique Lyonnais (Lyon) are known for attacking flair, disciplined structure, and strong youth development.
Honours & Achievements
Ligue 1 Champions: 7 consecutive titles (2002–2008); Coupe de France: 5; Trophée des Champions: 7.
Recent Performance
Lyon finished 4th in 2024–25 Ligue 1, securing European competition.
Supporter Experience
Fans enjoy vibrant atmospheres at Groupama Stadium with passionate ultras.
Trials & Tribulations
Lyon overcame financial challenges while sustaining top-flight competitiveness.
Stadium
Groupama Stadium, capacity 59,286, modern and architecturally striking.
Managers
Managers: Gérard Houllier, Bruno Génésio, Peter Bosz.
Club Legends
Legends: Juninho Pernambucano, Karim Benzema, Lisandro López, Anthony Lopes.
Records
Record appearances: Serge Chiesa; top scorer: Fleury Di Nallo.
Youth Development
Youth academy produced Karim Benzema, Houssem Aouar, and Alexandre Lacazette.
Significant Figures
Significant figures: Jean-Michel Aulas (chairman), Claude Puel (manager).
Quirky Facts
Quirky facts: Lyon’s mascot is a lion named Léo, celebrating local heritage.
Memorable Matches
Memorable matches: Champions League quarterfinals vs Real Madrid 2010.
Community & Outreach
Community: Lyon OL Fondation focuses on education, sports, and inclusion.
Club Quick Facts
Club Name
Olympique Lyonnais
League
Ligue 1
Country
France
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