Olympique Lyonnais has always had a special relationship with Brazilian players. Recently, this relationship has been strengthened with the selection of Abner Vinícius for the Brazil national team. This first call-up for the left-back for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers marks a new chapter in the history of Brazilians at OL. Sonny Anderson, Edmilson, Juninho, Claudio Caçapa, Michel Bastos, and Fred are some of the Brazilian players who have made their mark on the club. Abner Vinícius has the opportunity to establish himself in the national team, while continuing his progress at Lyon. Olympique Lyonnais has established itself as a real springboard for Brazilian players to the national team. And with Abner's selection, the story between OL and Brazil is far from over. The club has welcomed other Brazilian talents who have quickly won over the fans, such as Bruno Guimarães and Lucas Paquetá. So the relationship between Olympique Lyonnais and Brazilian players is a love story that endures. But OL is not just a club that attracts Brazilian players, it's also a club that trains and launches them into their international career. And that's the case with Abner Vinícius, who joined OL in 2022 and has already played over 50 games with the club.