Anthony Lopes

• Full name: Anthony Lopes (sometimes listed as Anthony Lopes Pereira)
• Date of birth: October 1, 1990
• Place of birth: Givors, France
• Nationality: Portuguese (eligible and chose to represent Portugal internationally)
• Position: Goalkeeper
• Club career:
  • Youth: Began at local clubs in France before joining Olympique Lyonnais (Lyon) academy.
  • Senior: Spent the majority of his professional career at Olympique Lyonnais (commonly called Lyon). Broke into the first team in the early 2010s and became Lyon’s first-choice goalkeeper for many seasons, featuring in Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Coupe de la Ligue and UEFA club competitions (UEFA Europa League and UEFA Champions League).
• International career:
  • Represented Portugal at various youth levels and earned caps for the Portugal senior national team.
  • Included in Portuguese squads for major tournaments as backup goalkeeper on some occasions.
• Style of play: Known for shot-stopping, good reflexes, command of the penalty area and ability with the ball at his feet—valuable for teams that build from the back.
• Notable traits and facts:
  • Although born in France, he chose to represent Portugal through his family heritage.
  • Long-serving servant for Lyon with many appearances across competitions and seasons.

Current status: Long-term Lyon goalkeeper during his career; for the very latest club status, appearance totals and current season details, consult a live sports source or Lyon’s official site as squad situations can change.