Former France international André Guy, Lyon legend and striker, dies at 85

André Guy, former France striker and historic figure at Olympique Lyonnais, passed away on Friday at the age of 85. Born in Bourg-en-Bresse, he earned eight caps for the French national team between 1964 and 1968, scoring two goals in the blue jersey.

It was at Lyon that André Guy left the most lasting mark of his career. Between 1967 and 1971, he scored 76 goals in 126 matches with OL, a tally that still ranks him 13th on the club’s all-time top scorers list. During the 1968–1969 season, he netted 25 goals, earning the Ligue 1 top scorer award and setting a single-season record for a Lyon player. That record stood for nearly half a century until Alexandre Lacazette broke it in 2015 with 27 goals, before improving it himself to 28 in 2017.

Beyond Lyon, André Guy played for several French clubs, including Sochaux, AS Saint-Étienne, Lille, Rennes, Nevers and Toulon. His trophy cabinet reflects a rich career: Ligue 1 champion with ASSE in 1964, Ligue 2 champion with the Greens in 1963, and Coupe de France winner with Stade Rennais in 1971. In total, he scored 159 goals in his professional career.

News of his death came on the same day the French national team was preparing to play a UEFA Nations League match in Turkey, plunging both the Blues and Olympique Lyonnais into mourning.