Sidney Govou French Footballer Born 1979 in Le Puy-en-Velay
Sidney Govou · association football player · French
Biography
French footballer Sidney Govou was born on 27 July 1979 in Le Puy-en-Velay. He is known for spells at Olympique Lyonnais (2000–2010) and France men's national association football team (2002–2010).
Career
Sidney Govou plays in the forward role. In 2000, he is first listed with France national under-21 association football team. Sidney Govou has worn the colours of 9 teams on record, including Olympique Lyonnais, France men's national association football team and FC Limonest Saint-Didier. From 2000 to 2010, he played for Olympique Lyonnais. At Olympique Lyonnais (2000–2010), his team-mates on record include Juninho Pernambucano, Karim Benzema and Fred. France men's national association football team team-mates from the same years include Djibril Cissé, Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira.
Personal life
He has one child on record.
Teams
9 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2000–2002 | France national under-21 association football team | Forward |
| 2000–2010 | Olympique Lyonnais | Forward |
| 2002–2010 | France men's national association football team | Forward |
| 2010–2011 | Panathinaikos F.C. | Forward |
| 2011–2013 | Evian Thonon Gaillard F.C. | Forward |
| 2013–2014 | Olympique Lyonnais Reserves and Academy | Forward |
| 2014–2015 | Grand Ouest Association Lyonnaise Football Club | Forward |
| 2015–2017 | FC Limonest Saint-Didier | Forward |
| 2015 | FC Miami City | Forward |
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Sidney Govou Photos
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Photo: Benoît Prieur · CC0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Sidney Govou?
Sidney Govou is 47 years old, born on 27 July 1979 in Le Puy-en-Velay.
What is Sidney Govou known for?
Sidney Govou is a forward who has played for Olympique Lyonnais and France men's national association football team.
How tall is Sidney Govou?
Sidney Govou is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What is Sidney Govou’s nationality?
Sidney Govou is French, born in Le Puy-en-Velay.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q1934), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Benoît Prieur · CC0
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