Club History
14 entries in the Olympique Lyonnais compendium.
Club History — Era Chart
Juninho PernambucanoThe dead-ball king who redefined free-kick artistry.Jean-Michel AulasFrench businessman and former president of Olympique LyonnaisSylvain WiltordFrench forward who won Ligue 1 with Bordeaux and Lyon, scored the equaliser in the Euro 20Djibril CisséFrench forward who played for Auxerre, Liverpool, Marseille, and Panathinaikos.Paul Le GuenThree-time Ligue 1 winner with LyonClaude PuelThe manager who led Lyon to their first Champions League semi-final but was sacked withoutStade de GerlandHistoric Lyon stadium, home to Lyon OU and former fortress of Olympique Lyonnais.Christophe DugarryFrench forward who won the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000, playing for Bordeaux, AC Milan, BAS Saint-ÉtienneThe ten-time French champions whose green legacy defines the fierce Derby rhônalpin.1967 Relegation BattleA season of survival that kept Lyon among France's football elite.1950 Merger FoundingThe 1950 merger united Olympique Lyonnais with FC Lyon to forge the modern identity of the2002 Golden Era LaunchThe year Paul Le Guen ignited a dynasty that would dominate French football.2008 Golden Era EndThe final chapter of an unprecedented seven-year domestic dynasty at Stade de Gerland.2013 Coupe de la Ligue WinA penalty shootout victory against PSG that kept Lyon's trophy cabinet open.
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