Jean-Pierre Papin is no longer on 18e top scorer in the history of Ligue 1. The former goalscorer of OM and Bordeaux was duplicating last weekend by Alexandre Lacazette.
Scorer on a penalty spot during the importing victory of Olympique Lyonnais over Lille (2-1), Saturday evening at the Groupama Stadium, the “general” now totals 157 achievements in the French championship. It is ahead of a “JJP” unit (156 goals). A classification dominated by Delio Onnis (299), followed by Bernard Lacombe (255) and Hervé Revelli (216).
The 33 -year -old French international has also become the sixth French top scorer in history in the five major championships (211 goals), reports the account Stats Foot. The former Gunner passes in front of Roger Courtois (210). Before him, he still remains Karim Benzema (281), Bernard Lacombe (255), Thierry Henry (233), Hervé Revelli (216) and Kylian Mbappé (213).
Lacazette stins records
In addition, Lacazette offered himself a record of longevity against the LOSC. With 292 appearances under the Lyonnaise tunic, the native of the capital of Gaul has become the eighth most capped player in OL in Ligue 1, tied with Sidney Govou.
Linked to Olympique Lyonnais until June 30, Alexandre Lacazette is expected to leave his heart club this summer. It remains to be seen where he will rebound, he who had almost gave in to the sirens of Saudi Arabia a year ago.
