Maëlle Garbino Reunites with Olympique Lyonnais This Saturday
Trained at Olympique Lyonnais, Maëlle Garbino is a midfielder celebrated for her vision and creativity while playing for Paris FC. She joined Paris FC in the summer of 2024, eager to start a new chapter in her career.
Early Career and Achievements
Maëlle began her football journey with FC Saint-Romain-en-Gal before being noticed by Olympique Lyonnais for her strong left foot. She signed her first professional contract in 2014. During two years and 10 matches with Lyon, she won two French championships, two French Cups, and the 2016 Champions League.
Career Progression
- Spending two seasons with Saint-Étienne
- Five seasons with Bordeaux from 2018 to 2023
- Moving to Juventus Turin before joining Paris FC
Impact at Paris FC
Since arriving at Paris FC in July 2024, Maëlle has become a vital part of the midfield under coach Sandrine Soubeyrand. Her teamwork, technical skills, and goal-scoring ability stood out as she netted 12 goals in the 2024-2025 season.
“With Abily and Necib in her position, it was hard to do better,” said her former Bordeaux coach, Patrice Lair, who calls her "the little Messi" because of her stature and technique.
Maëlle Garbino continues to shine as a creative force in French football.