Ikoma-Loïs Openda · Centre-Forward · Olympique Lyonnais — Scout Report
Loïs Openda is a Belgian centre-forward on loan at Olympique Lyonnais from Juventus until June 2027. A direct, pace-led striker who starred at Lens and RB Leipzig before a difficult year in Turin, he scored on his Lyon debut in the Champions League play-off at Fenerbahçe. At 26 he is in his peak window as a transition No.9 for a Champions League-chasing side. Predicted ceiling: Starting centre-forward for a regular Champions League club, capable of 15-plus-goal seasons if used in a transition-heavy side.. Best future role: starting mobile centre-forward at a Champions League club that plays vertically.