Lyon have 29 players in their 2026/27 squad: 4 goalkeepers, 9 defenders, 9 midfielders, 7 forwards. The average age is 23.0.
Goalkeepers
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | D. Greif | 28 |
| 25 | J. Bengui João | 20 |
| 30 | Y. Konan | 18 |
| 40 | R. Descamps | 29 |
Defenders
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | N. Tagliafico | 33 |
| 13 | Z. Athekame | 21 |
| 16 | Abner | 25 |
| 19 | M. Niakhaté | 29 |
| 20 | F. Bacher | 25 |
| 21 | R. Kluivert | 25 |
| 22 | Clinton Mata | 33 |
| 37 | Steeve Kango | 19 |
| 85 | N. Kamara | 18 |
Midfielders
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | M. Bidstrup | 24 |
| 6 | T. Tessmann | 24 |
| 8 | C. Tolisso | 31 |
| 10 | P. Šulc | 25 |
| 18 | K. Merah | 18 |
| 23 | T. Morton | 23 |
| 76 | M. Ouédraogo | 22 |
| 84 | A. Hamdani | 16 |
| 99 | N. Nartey | 20 |
Forwards
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | E. Nuamah | 22 |
| 11 | Alejandro Gomes Rodriguez | 17 |
| 11 | Keito Nakamura | 25 |
| 17 | L. Openda | 25 |
| 24 | J. Duranville | 19 |
| 26 | K. Boudache | 17 |
| 45 | R. Himbert | 17 |
Lyon manager
Paulo Fonseca (Portugal, aged 52) is the Lyon head coach since 2025.
Lyon key players this season
Lyon players among the Ligue 1 scoring and assist leaders:
- E. Nuamah: 3 goals, 1 assists
- Z. Athekame: 2 goals, 2 assists
- C. Tolisso: 1 goals, 2 assists
- P. Šulc: 0 goals, 3 assists
When does Lyon play next?
Lyon’s next match is Lens vs Lyon in the Ligue 1 on Friday, October 9, 2026.
- US: beIN Sports (Fri, Oct 9, 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT)
- UK: Ligue1+ (Fri, Oct 9, 7:45 PM)
- Canada: Fubo (Fri, Oct 9, 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT)
- Australia: beIN Sports (Sat, Oct 10, 5:45 AM AEDT)
Lyon stadium
Lyon play at Groupama Stadium in Décines-Charpieu (capacity 61,556).
Frequently asked questions
How many players are in the Lyon squad?
Lyon have 29 registered players: 4 goalkeepers, 9 defenders, 9 midfielders, 7 forwards.
Who is the Lyon manager?
Paulo Fonseca is the Lyon head coach.
Who is the youngest player at Lyon?
A. Hamdani, aged 16.
Who is the oldest player at Lyon?
Clinton Mata, aged 33.
Updated Monday, October 5, 2026 at 11:26 PM ET