Name: Anthony Lopes

Full name: Anthony Michael Lopes

Date of birth: October 1, 1990

Place of birth: Givors, France

Nationality: Portuguese (represents Portugal internationally)

Position: Goalkeeper

Club career (highlights):

• Youth career at Givors and AS Saint-Étienne before joining Olympique Lyonnais academy in 2007.
• Made his professional debut for Olympique Lyonnais (Lyon) in 2012.
• Long-serving first-team goalkeeper for Lyon across the 2010s and early 2020s, featuring in Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Coupe de la Ligue and UEFA club competitions (Champions League and Europa League).
• Known for consistency, shot-stopping, and leadership; often served as captain in later seasons.

International career:

• Eligible for Portugal through his parents and chose to represent Portugal despite being born in France.
• Represented Portugal at various youth levels and earned senior caps.
• Included in Portugal squads for major tournaments as a squad goalkeeper.

Playing style and strengths:

• Good reflexes and shot-stopping ability.
• Competent with the ball at his feet and in organizing the defense.
• Reliable and experienced in domestic and European competitions.

Notable achievements:

• Key member of Lyon squads competing at the top level of French football and in Europe.
• Accumulated many appearances for Lyon, becoming one of the club’s long-term goalkeepers.

Current status: Long-term Lyon player through the 2010s and into the 2020s; still active as a professional goalkeeper.