Who owns Olympique Lyonnais?

Olympique Lyonnais is owned by Eagle Football Group.

How many trophies has Olympique Lyonnais won?

Olympique Lyonnais have won 24 major trophies over the years.

What is Olympique Lyonnais Nickname?

Olympique Lyonnais is also referred as Les Gones, meaning the Kids.

What is Olympique Lyonnais highest league finish ever?

Olympique Lyonnais highest league finish remains the first position as they have won the Ligue 1 on several occasions.

Olympique Lyonnais: History, Sponsors, Net Worth & Trophies

Q: When was Olympique Lyonnais founded?

Olympique Lyonnais was founded in 1950.

Club	PL	W	D	L	GD	PTS
3	STR Strasbourg	8	5	1	2	7	16
4	LYO Olympique Lyonnais	8	5	0	3	3	15

French football club Olympique Lyonnais is one of the oldest football clubs in history. Olympique Lyonnais origins date back to 1899, but it was eventually founded in 1950. It currently competes in the Ligue 1, the highest division of French football and is one of the most prolific sides in the French league. Olympique Lyonnais is based in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France and plays its home games in the Parc Olympique Lyonnais. The Olympique Lyonnais stadium is one of the best-built football stadiums in France. The Olympique Lyonnais home ground is always filled with their loyal fans and immense support. Join us as we take a look at Olympique Lyonnais history, net worth, and other essential facts about the club.

Olympique Lyonnais History & Key Facts

Olympique Lyonnais history dates back to 1899, after a football club named Olympique de Lyon was formed within a multi-sport club. After several meetings, Olympique Lyonnais was founded in 1950 with red and blue colours. The Olympique Lyonnais history showcases how the club has achieved a lot domestically as well as on an International level over the years. With numerous Ligue 1 titles, Coupe de France titles, and the UEFA Intertoto Cup title, Olympique Lyonnais history includes several huge and unforgettable wins.

Founded	1950
Current Owner	Eagle Football Group
Country	France
City	Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Nickname	Les Gones (The Kids)
League	Ligue 1
Stadium	Parc Olympique Lyonnais
Capacity	59,186
Manager	Paulo Fonseca
Squad Size	26

Olympique Lyonnais Net Worth & Value

Olympique Lyonnais net worth showcases how the French club has evolved over the years and aims to build a strong financial background. However, the team's financial situation at the moment is alarming, with over $354 million in debt as of now; the Olympique Lyonnais net worth at the moment might not be accurate. However, according to several sources, the last reported Olympique Lyonnais net worth is estimated to be around $364 million. Their current squad valuation is around $163.6 million, given the impressive set of players Lyon currently has. Olympique Lyonnais net worth might fluctuate in the upcoming years due to the poor financial condition and debts; it remains to be seen how the management tries to turn it around.

Olympique Lyonnais Sponsors

Olympique Lyonnais sponsors include several top-tier companies like Emirates Airline, Groupama, Adidas, and several other sponsors. Take a look at some of the major Olympique Lyonnais sponsors.

Sponsor	Type of Sponsorship
Emirates Airline	Principal shirt sponsor
Adidas	Kit manufacturer
MG Motor France	Jersey Sponsor
Trainline	Shirt sponsor
Groupama	Training center naming rights

Olympique Lyonnais Rivalries

Olympique Lyonnais' primary rivals are Ligue 1 side Saint-Etienne. Olympique Lyonnais history showcases how the fixtures between both sides have been immense and fierce. Their derby is called the Derby rhonalpin due to the proximity of the two cities and historical social and cultural differences between them. They also have a rivalry with the French side Olympique de Marseille, and their derby is known as Choc des Olympiques.

Olympique Lyonnais Derbies

Their main derbies are the Derby rhonalpin and the Choc des Olympiques. Both these derbies are equally important for Olympique Lyonnais fans, are they are eager to fill the Olympique Lyonnais home ground in order to cheer for their side.

Olympique Lyonnais Trophies and Achievements

Olympique Lyonnais trophies include several Ligue 1 titles, Coupe de France wins and other domestic cups. With Ligue 2 wins and a UEFA Intertoto Cup win, Olympique Lyonnais trophies list seems to be limited at the moment. With their current side being talented and impressive so far, it remains to be seen if they will be able to add any European title wins to their list. Take a look at the list of Olympique Lyonnais trophies over the years.

Competition	No. of Titles	Seasons
Ligue 1	7	2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08
Ligue 2	3	1950-51, 1953-54, 1988-89
Coupe de France	5	1963-64, 1966-67, 1972-73, 2007-08, 2011-12
Coupe de la Ligue	1	2000-01
Trophee des Champions	8	1973, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2012
UEFA Intertoto Cup	1	1997

Olympique Lyonnais Fan Following

Olympique Lyonnais fans are one of the most loyal and supportive fans in the French league at the moment. With their passionate fanbase, the Olympique Lyonnais stadium is always hailed with strong cheers, which further motivates them to play better. The Olympique Lyonnais home ground is always filled and is ranked among the top French clubs in terms of average attendance. Olympique Lyonnais fans have increased in recent years, with several internet forums and communities being made for the club's support.

Olympique Lyonnais Future Goals

Olympique Lyonnais fans would hope for nothing but success for their side going forward. As they struggle with several financial errors, Olympique Lyonnais net worth has been hugely impacted due to this struggle. The management would hope to get out of debt and perform at the top level. Their main aim would be to take a European title home in the upcoming years and dominate French football.