Olympique Lyonnais Squad — Players, Numbers, Age & Previous Clubs

1 GK

Dominik Greif

NationalitySlovakia

Age29 (1997-04-06)

Height / Weight197cm / 82kg

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National TeamSlovakia

Previous ClubsRCDマジョルカ, スロヴァン・ブラティスラヴァ

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A tall Slovak international goalkeeper with excellent saving ability thanks to his height. He gained over 100 appearances at Slovan Bratislava and experienced La Liga with Mallorca. Known for his stable positioning and reliable shot-stopping.

25 GK

Justin Bengui João

NationalityFrance

Age21 (2005-07-09)

Height / Weight190cm / 76kg

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30 GK

Yvann Birama Konan

NationalityIvory Coast

Age19 (2007-01-16)

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Previous Clubsトノン・エヴィアン

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A young goalkeeper from Lyon's academy. Selected for the Ivory Coast U-20 squad, he is a highly promising talent currently gaining experience with the reserve team.

40 GK

Rémy Descamps

NationalityFrance

Age30 (1996-06-25)

Height / Weight194cm / 74kg

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Previous ClubsNantes, シャルルロワ, Clermont Foot, トゥール, Paris Saint-Germain

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A PSG academy graduate who became a cup specialist at Nantes, notably contributing to a Coupe de France final run. He has a strong reputation for penalty saves and serves as an experienced backup goalkeeper.

3 DF LB

Nicolás Alejandro Tagliafico

NationalityArgentina

Age34 (1992-08-31)

Height / Weight172cm / 67kg

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National TeamArgentina

Previous ClubsAjax, Independiente, Banfield

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An Argentine international left-back and 2022 World Cup winner. He won three Eredivisie titles with Ajax. Despite his compact build, he is aggressive in both attack and defense, with accurate crosses from overlapping runs as his main weapon.

13 DF

Zachary Athekame

NationalitySwitzerland

Age21 (2004-12-13)

Height / Weight181cm / 74kg

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A Swiss defender born in 2004. At 181cm he can play wide or centrally, adding a young option to the back line.

16 DF

Abner Vinícius da Silva Santos

NationalityBrazil

Age26 (2000-05-27)

Height / Weight182cm / 75kg

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Previous ClubsReal Betis, Atletico Paranaense, Ponte Preta

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An attacking Brazilian international left-back. After making 142 appearances at Atletico Paranaense and winning continental titles, he joined Lyon via Betis. His high positioning enables dangerous crosses and dribbling runs from the left side.

19 DF CB

Moussa Niakhaté

NationalitySenegal

Age30 (1996-03-08)

Height / Weight190cm / 82kg

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National TeamSenegal

Previous ClubsNottingham Forest, マインツ, Metz, Valenciennes

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A French-born Senegalese international center-back. He captained Mainz and is an aerially dominant defender with strong leadership qualities. A left-footed CB who contributes to build-up play, bringing Bundesliga and Premier League experience.

20 DF

Felix Bacher

NationalityAustria

Age25 (2000-10-25)

Height / Weight190cm / 82kg

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Previous ClubsWSG Wattens, Wacker Innsbruck

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A 190cm centre-back from Austria who built his career at Wattens and Wacker Innsbruck, leaning on his height and aerial strength.

21 DF CB

Ruben Kluivert

NationalityNetherlands

Age25 (2001-05-21)

Height / Weight187cm / 70kg

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Previous Clubsカーザ・ピアAC, FCドルトレヒト, FCユトレヒト

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A Dutch center-back who came through Utrecht's academy before spells at Dordrecht and Casa Pia in Portugal en route to Lyon. His aerial ability and solid defensive work are complemented by composure in build-up play.

22 DF CB

Clinton Mukoni Mata Pedro Lourenço

NationalityAngola

Age33 (1992-11-07)

Height / Weight180cm / 72kg

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National TeamAngola

Previous ClubsClub Brugge KV, KRCヘンク, シャルルロワ, オイペン

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A Belgian-born Angolan international center-back. A seasoned defender who won three Belgian league titles with Club Brugge. His versatility to play both CB and RB, combined with strong one-on-one defending, defines his game.

37 DF RB

S. Kango

NationalityFrance

Age19 (2006-12-09)

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A right-back from Lyon's academy who has been selected for France U-18s. A promising prospect who made his professional debut in the Europa League Round of 16 against Celta Vigo in March 2026. A local product from Vaulx-en-Velin.

85 DF CB

Noham Kamara

NationalityFrance

Age19 (2007-01-22)

Height / Weight185cm / -

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Previous ClubsParis Saint-Germain

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A 2007-born center-back on loan from PSG's academy. He helped France U-20s reach the U-20 World Cup semi-finals. Despite being just 18, he plays with composure and excels in aerial duels and reading the game.

98 DF RB

Ainsley Cory Maitland-Niles

NationalityEngland

Age29 (1997-08-29)

Height / Weight177cm / 71kg

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National TeamEngland

Previous ClubsSouthampton, ASローマ, WBA, Arsenal, Ipswich

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An Arsenal academy product who has won the FA Cup and the Europa Conference League. A versatile defender whose ability to play RB as well as midfield is his greatest asset. He brings extensive top-level experience from his time at Arsenal.

2 MF

Mads Bidstrup

NationalityDenmark

Age25 (2001-02-25)

Height / Weight175cm / 75kg

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Previous ClubsBrentford, RB Leipzig, Red Bull Salzburg

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A Danish midfielder whose career has taken in Brentford, RB Leipzig and Salzburg. At 175cm he is small, but he settles midfield through positioning and ball circulation.

6 MF CDM

Francis Tanner James Tessmann

NationalityUnited States

Age24 (2001-09-24)

Height / Weight188cm / 86kg

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National TeamUnited States

Previous Clubsヴェネツィア, FCダラス

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Lyon's first American player, named 2024 U.S. Soccer Young Male Player of the Year. He excels in physicality and ball-winning, anchoring the midfield as a defensive midfielder. Made 37 Serie A appearances at Venezia.

8 MF CM

Corentin Tolisso

NationalityFrance

Age32 (1994-08-03)

Height / Weight181cm / 81kg

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National TeamFrance

Previous ClubsBayern Munich

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A Lyon academy product and member of France's 2018 World Cup-winning squad. He also won the Champions League with Bayern Munich. Combining box-to-box energy with goalscoring ability, he became Lyon's captain for the 2025-26 season.

10 MF CAM

Pavel Šulc

NationalityCzech Republic

Age25 (2000-12-29)

Height / Weight177cm / 76kg

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National TeamCzech Republic

Previous Clubsヴィクトリア・プルゼニ, SFCオパヴァ, ヴィソチナ・イフラヴァ

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A Czech international attacking midfielder. He produced outstanding numbers of 47 goals in 167 games at Viktoria Plzen before completing a permanent move to Lyon. A creative number 10 who combines goalscoring with chance-creation ability.

23 MF CDM

Tyler Scott Morton

NationalityEngland

Age23 (2002-10-31)

Height / Weight182cm / 75kg

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Previous ClubsLiverpool, Hull City, ブラックバーン・ローヴァーズ

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A defensive midfielder from Liverpool's academy. After gaining experience on loans at Blackburn and Hull City, he made a permanent move to Lyon. His accurate passing distribution and intelligent positioning make him an effective build-up initiator.

39 MF CDM

Mathys de Carvalho Soares

NationalityPortugal

Age21 (2005-05-01)

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A French-born Portuguese youth international midfielder from Lyon's academy. A defensive midfielder who has been selected for Portugal U-18s. He specializes in ball recovery and simple distribution from deep.

44 MF CM

Khalis Merah

NationalityFrance

Age19 (2007-02-24)

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A central midfielder of Algerian descent produced by Lyon's academy. He captained the U-19 team and signed his professional contract on his 18th birthday. A precocious talent who made his first-team debut on the opening day of the 2025-26 season.

46 MF CM

T. Goncalves

NationalityPortugal

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Previous Clubsブルゴワン＝ジャリュー

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A French-born midfielder of Portuguese descent. He joined Lyon's academy from Bourgoin-Jallieu in 2018. Selected for Portugal U-18s, he is a technically gifted central midfielder.

76 MF

Mohamed Ouédraogo

NationalityBurkina Faso

Age23 (2003-01-02)

Height / Weight183cm / -

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A 183cm midfielder from Burkina Faso born in 2003, who uses his physique and running to do the defensive work in midfield.

99 MF CAM

Noah Teye Nartey

NationalityDenmark

Age20 (2005-10-05)

Height / Weight180cm / 70kg

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National TeamDenmark

Previous ClubsBrondby, FCコペンハーゲン

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A young Danish attacking midfielder with Ghanaian roots. He won the Danish Superliga Young Player of the Month award twice at Brondby and was named the league's Player of the Year. He showed his quality immediately by scoring on his Ligue 1 debut.

7 FW LW

Ernest Nuamah

NationalityGhana

Age22 (2003-11-01)

Height / Weight178cm / 71kg

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National TeamGhana

Previous ClubsNordsjælland, Molenbeek (loan)

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A 22-year-old winger at Ligue 1 club Lyon. He was Superliga Player of the Year at Nordsjaelland before joining Lyon via RWD Molenbeek in 2023 as the Danish club's record sale. Quick and direct, he has 18 caps and four goals.

11 FW LW

Malick Martin Fofana

NationalityBelgium

Age21 (2005-03-31)

Height / Weight169cm / 61kg

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National TeamBelgium

Previous ClubsKAAヘント

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A Belgian international speedster on the wing. A product of Gent's academy, he moved to Lyon for 17 million euros in January 2024. Though right-footed, he operates primarily on the left flank, using cut-inside shots and pace-driven dribbling as his main weapons.

11 FW CF

Alejandro Gomes Rodriguez

NationalityEngland

Age18 (2008-03-11)

Height / Weight176cm / -

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Previous ClubsSouthampton

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A Venezuelan-born young striker who has been selected for England's youth teams. He moved from Southampton's academy to Lyon and scored in the Europa League against PAOK. He has represented England from U-15 through U-18 level.

17 FW

Ikoma-Loïs Openda

NationalityBelgium

Age26 (2000-02-16)

Height / Weight177cm / 75kg

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Previous ClubsLens, Club Brugge KV, RB Leipzig, Juventus

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A Belgium international forward who scored freely at Lens before RB Leipzig and then Juventus. After a difficult year in Turin (two goals in 34 games), he returns to Ligue 1 on a €3m loan with no buy option, looking to rebuild. Pace and runs in behind are his game.

24 FW

Julien Duranville

NationalityBelgium

Age20 (2006-05-05)

Height / Weight170cm / 59kg

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Previous ClubsAnderlecht, Borussia Dortmund, FC Basel 1893

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A Belgian winger raised at Anderlecht who joined from Borussia Dortmund for €5m plus up to €3.5m in bonuses. The 20-year-old signed a five-year deal to 2031, and his low centre of gravity at 170cm gives him explosive acceleration and dribbling.

26 FW RW

Kaïl Boudache

NationalityFrance

Age20 (2006-06-15)

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Previous ClubsNice, Olympique d'Alès

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A young right winger with dual French and Algerian nationality. Joined Nice from Ales' youth setup and made his professional debut in the Europa League in January 2026. A left-footed right winger with sharp dribbling skills.

45 FW LW

Rémi Stéphane Himbert

NationalityFrance

Age18 (2008-02-29)

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Previous Clubsチオンヴィル・ルジタノス, エトワール・ナボリエンヌ

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A 2008-born left winger from Saint-Avold. A promising youth prospect who represented France at the U-17 World Cup. After joining Lyon's academy, he developed rapidly and began training with the first team.

84 FW RW

A. Hamdani

NationalityFrance

Age17 (2009-01-21)

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A 2009-born winger from Lyon's academy who has been selected for France U-16s. He won the 2025 Golden Kid award for best U-17 player. He made his Ligue 1 debut at 16 years and 306 days, becoming the sixth-youngest debutant in the club's history.