Sylvain Wiltord, it's official

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Sylvain Wiltord, it's official

Trained at Stade Rennais and notably with Arsenal, OL and OM, Sylvain Wiltord has been discreet lately. It must be said that the former French international (92 caps), winner of the Euro in 2000, has disconnected from football. Today he devotes himself to his new passion: padel.

Now far from the field, the former striker, now 51 years old, saw a player from Olympique Lyonnais join him in the number of goals scored in the European Cup in the Rhone jersey. This is Corentin Tolisso.

Author of the opening score against Basel (2-0), Thursday evening for the 3e day of the Europa League, Corentin Tolisso thus registered his 8e goal in the European Cup with Les Gones. He thus joins Sylvain Wiltord and Maxwel Cornet, as recalled by account Football Stats.

Tolisso also joins Källström

Furthermore, Tolisso scored the fastest goal for OL – 3e minute – on the European scene since Kim Källström. The former Swedish midfielder also scored in the 3rd minute of play against Debrecen in the Champions League on September 29, 2009.

Finally, the Lyon captain honored his 46 appearances in the European Cup during this victory against the Swiss Basel. Which earned him the Top 10 most capped players in the history of OL in the European Cup, ahead of Christophe Delmotte (45 matches).

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Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.