Olympique Lyonnais

Olympique Lyonnais is the most successful club in the modern era of French football, having dominated Ligue 1 for seven consecutive seasons. The club is recognized for its excellent youth development and the visionary management of its president Jean-Michel Aulas. Lyon's women's section is widely considered the best in the world.

History

Founded in 1950, Lyon grew from a modest club to become the dominant force in French football between 2002 and 2008, winning seven consecutive Ligue 1 titles. The club was home to the emergence of stars like Juninho Pernambucano, whose free-kick goals enchanted Europe. In European competitions, Lyon reached the Champions League semi-finals three times between 2009 and 2020. The women's section won eight consecutive Champions League titles, becoming the greatest force in world women's football.