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Wendie Renard

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Record Champions League winner and towering French defensive leader.

Essentials

Full name
Wendie Renard
Years active
1990–2019
Position
Centre-back
Jersey number
3
Nationality
French
Hometown
Schœlcher , Martinique, France
Agent
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wendie's story

Wendeleine Thérèse Renard (born 20 July 1990) is a French professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Première Ligue club Lyon and the France national team. Renard is one of the most decorated players in modern women's club football.

She has won a record 18 French league titles and eight European Cups. In 2019, the New York Times described her as an "institution" at Lyon, the most successful club in European women's football.

Timeline

6 milestones

2006

Joins Olympique Lyonnais

2011

Wins first of many UEFA Women's Champions League titles with Lyon

2016

Named Division 1 Féminine best defender for the first time

2019

Captains Lyon to fifth consecutive UEFA Women's Champions League title

2022

Wins ninth UEFA Women's Champions League with Lyon

2023

Signs with Barcelona

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Awards/Honors

TEAM & COMPETITION

2011, 9x UEFA Women's Champions League with Lyon

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A towering defender in Lyon colors

Renard remains one of the most recognizable figures in OL Lyonnes match coverage.

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