Olympique Lyonnais, commonly known as Lyon or OL, is a professional football club based in Lyon, France. Founded in 1950, they compete in Ligue 1, the top tier of French football. Lyon boasts a rich history, most notably their dominant run in the 2000s, winning seven consecutive Ligue 1 titles from 2002 to 2008. The club plays its home matches at the Groupama Stadium and is known for its strong youth academy, which has produced numerous talented players who have gone on to achieve success at both club and international levels. While recent years have seen them fall short of championship glory, Lyon remains a major force in French football and a regular participant in European competitions.
