Alexandre Lacazette hits scoring milestone as goals fly

Olympique Lyonnais striker Alexandre Lacazette has entered the history of the club with 150 goals in 303 games. Can he break the record of the legendary Fleury Di Nallo?

On Friday, March 18th, 2023, Alexandre Lacazette made history by scoring his 150th goal for Olympique Lyonnais as he returns to the form that saw Arsenal fork out €53m for him in 2017.

The French striker’s equalising goal against Nantes (1-1) in Ligue 1 has now made him the second most prolific scorer in the club’s history, surpassing Bernard Lacombe’s record of 149 goals in 230 games.

Lacazette’s goal-scoring prowess has earned him the admiration of Olympique Lyonnais fans and the attention of other European clubs. The 31-year-old’s achievement of 150 goals in 303 games is all the more impressive considering that he has often played as a lone striker and has had to carry the weight of the team’s attacking responsibilities on his shoulders.

However, as impressive as Lacazette’s record is, he still has some way to go before he can claim the title of Olympique Lyonnais’ all-time leading scorer. Fleury Di Nallo’s record of 222 goals is a testament to his longevity and consistency over a period of more than a decade. Breaking Di Nallo’s record would be a monumental achievement for Lacazette, but it is by no means an impossible feat.

Lacazette’s contribution to Olympique Lyonnais goes beyond just scoring goals. He is also a leader on and off the pitch, and his experience and professionalism have helped guide the club’s young players.

Lacazette’s success at Olympique Lyonnais has also drawn comparisons with other prolific Ligue 1 strikers, such as Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Edinson Cavani.

However, it is worth noting that Lacazette’s record of 150 goals has been achieved in a significantly shorter period of time than both Ibrahimovic and Cavani.