Overview

• Lacombe died on June 17, 2025, after months of hospitalization, Olympique Lyon announced the passing of their club legend at age 72.
• He scored 255 goals in 497 Ligue 1 appearances, securing his place as the second-highest scorer in the competition’s history.
• As a member of France’s national team, he earned 38 caps, netted 12 goals and helped secure the 1984 European Championship, also featuring at the 1978 and 1982 World Cups.
• Following his retirement in 1987, Lacombe returned to Olympique Lyon as sports director, coach and presidential advisor, playing a key role in the club’s rise to France’s elite.
• Tributes flowed from across the football world, with figures like Jean-Michel Aulas, Juninho and Didier Deschamps honoring his contributions on and off the pitch.