CLUB
Olympique Lyonnais
France
Overview
Olympique Lyonnais is a French club formed in 1950 and best known for a record run of seven consecutive Ligue 1 titles in the 2000s.
Key facts
- Country
- France
- City
- Lyon
- Founded
- 1950
History
Olympique Lyonnais was formed in 1950 and grew into a major French and European club. Its defining domestic run came from 2001/02 through 2007/08, when OL won seven consecutive French league championships. Footballopedia connects Lyon to Ligue 1, Champions League history, French cup competitions and the players and managers of its dominant 2000s teams.
Sources
Olympique Lyonnais club profilePublisher: UEFA · Accessed: 2026-10-08
The rise of Olympique LyonnaisPublisher: UEFA · Accessed: 2026-10-08