Anthony Réveillère (born 10 November 1979) is a French professional football player and coach who is best known for his role as a right-sided full back. A native of France (French), he spent the prime of his career with Olympique Lyonnais, where he established a reputation for consistency, stamina and positional discipline.
Club career
Réveillère began his senior career in the French club system and developed into a dependable defender who could contribute both defensively and in attack. He joined Olympique Lyonnais in the early 2000s and remained a regular member of the team through a period when the club dominated the domestic league. While with Lyon he competed at the highest domestic level and in European club competitions, forming part of a back line known for organization and experience.
International career
At international level Réveillère received call-ups to the France national team and earned caps for his country. Although not always a fixture in tournament squads, he was valued for his professionalism and ability to cover the right flank when selected, providing reliable defensive cover and useful overlaps.
Playing style
Primarily a right-back, Réveillère combined defensive awareness with the willingness to support attacks. Key characteristics often noted by observers include disciplined marking, tactical intelligence, steady tackling and the capacity to deliver crosses after advancing from deep positions. He was also praised for his fitness, allowing him to maintain high work-rate throughout matches.
Honours and legacy
During his time at Lyon Réveillère was part of sides that won multiple domestic honours and competed regularly in European competitions. His career is often cited as an example of durability and professionalism in the modern full-back role. Younger players and coaches have referenced his approach to positioning, recovery runs and reading of the game when discussing defensive training.
- Noted periods at clubs in France and significant spell at Olympique Lyonnais.
- Represented the France national side with several appearances.
- Remembered for consistency, tactical awareness and work-rate on the right flank.
For further details about specific seasons, statistics and match appearances consult dedicated club histories and national team records available through specialist databases and archives.
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