Olympique Lyonnais Squad 2025-2026

The Olympique Lyonnais squad for the 2025-2026 Ligue 1 campaign consists of 12 first-team players drawn from 10 different countries, underlining the cosmopolitan nature of modern French football. The average age of 28.9 years reflects a more experienced group that leans on veteran know-how to navigate the demands of a 34-game Ligue 1 season, though succession planning may be needed in the medium term. The positional breakdown reveals 1 goalkeeper, 4 defenders, 3 midfielders, 4 forwards, providing the coaching staff with adequate depth for rotation across league and cup competitions.

On the attacking front, the squad has produced 40 goals in Ligue 1 this season. 4 players have reached 5 or more league goals — Alexandre Lacazette (10), Malick Fofana (7), Ernest Nuamah (6), Rayan Cherki (5) — demonstrating a spread of goal contributions that reduces dependence on any single source and makes OL harder to defend against across the Ligue 1 calendar. Currently 5th in the Ligue 1 table with 46 points, OL's 13 wins from 27 matches reflect a win rate of 48% — a metric that correlates closely with squad quality and depth across European football research.

Defensively, the goalkeeper and centre-back partnerships have been central to OL's Ligue 1 campaign. The 1 goalkeepers and 4 defenders in the squad provide the cover necessary for a season where injury management is critical. With 30 goals conceded in 27 matches (1.11 per game), the defensive record is respectable and consistent with a team competing in the upper half of the Ligue 1 table. The midfield contingent of 3 players must provide the link between defence and attack — a role that demands both ball-winning ability and creative vision. In Ligue 1, where the average possession split between home and away sides is 53-47%, controlling the midfield battle is often the decisive factor in tight matches. The depth and versatility of OL's midfield options will be tested throughout the remaining fixtures, particularly in congested periods where rotation becomes essential.