Eugénie Le Sommer
Forward · Olympique Lyonnais · France
About Eugénie Le Sommer
France's all-time leading scorer and a multiple Champions League winner with Lyon, Eugénie Le Sommer is one of the most consistent performers in the history of women's club football — a technically gifted forward who has been at Lyon for over a decade.
Eugénie Le Sommer's story
Brittany's Star
Eugénie Le Sommer was born on 18 May 1989 in Quimper, Brittany. She came through Stade Briochin before joining Olympique Lyonnais in 2010 — a move that defined her career. At Lyon she has been part of the most successful era in women's club football history, winning eight UEFA Women's Champions Leagues.
Lyon's Consistent Scorer
At 159 cm, Le Sommer is one of the smaller forwards to succeed at the elite level, but what she lacks in physical presence she more than compensates for with speed, technique, and intelligent movement. She is an expert at creating space for herself in tight areas and her left foot is lethal. She has scored over 200 goals for Lyon in all competitions.
France's Record Scorer
Le Sommer is France's all-time leading scorer in women's international football, with over 85 goals. She has been a constant presence in the French squad through multiple World Cups and European Championships, though France has yet to win a major tournament during her era — a reflection of the exceptional competition at the top of the women's game.
Longevity
Still playing at the highest level in her mid-30s, Le Sommer's longevity reflects exceptional physical conditioning and a playing style that is more reliant on intelligence than pace. She has remained a key part of the Lyon squad that continues to compete for Champions League honours.
Did you know?
- Le Sommer has scored over 200 goals for Olympique Lyonnais and is France's all-time top scorer in women's international football — a double record that reflects extraordinary consistency across two decades.
- She has won eight UEFA Women's Champions League titles with Lyon, making her one of the most decorated players in the history of European club football.
- Le Sommer is from Brittany — a region of France with a strong distinct cultural identity — and has spoken about how her Breton roots and the tight-knit community she grew up in gave her the resilience to succeed at the highest level.
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