Anthony Mounier

Lyon

Born in Aubenas, France, Mounier began playing football when he was four years old and joined US Véore, a club based in Drôme. He then joined Olympique Lyonnais at age twelve and progressed through the ranks of the club's youth system. While training at the Centre Tola Vologe, Rémy trained alongside the likes of Karim Benzema, Loïc Rémy, and Hatem Ben Arfa. In September 2006, Mounier signed his first professional contract with the club after being offered one. Mounier was promoted to the Lyon's first team for the beginning of the 2007–08 season, being given the squad number 27. He made his club debut during the pre-season in the 2007 Peace Cup, where he played in all four matches, scoring a goal in Lyon's first group match against Shimizu S-Pulse. Mounier signed a three–year contract with the club prior to the start of the 2007–08 season. He made his league debut on 12 January 2008 in Lyon's 3–2 win over Toulouse coming on as a substitute. This turns out to be his only appearances of the 2007–08 season, as Mounier found himself placed on the substitute bench throughout the first half of the season. In the summer transfer window of 2008, Mounier wanted to leave the club after a lack of playing time due to his limited first team opportunities, but manager Claude Puel urged him to stay. He made his first appearance of the season, coming on as a 75th-minute substitute, in a 2–0 win against Grenoble Foot. Mounier then made his UEFA Champions League debut, coming on…

Having previously represented France's levels, Mounier was called up to the France U20 squad for the Toulon Tournament. He then made two appearances for the U20 side, as they were eliminated in the Group Stage. Mounier was called up to the France U21 squad for the first time. He made his France U21 debut, starting a match and played 68 minutes before being substituted, in a 5–0 win against Malta U21 on 5 September 2008. Mounier went on to make four appearances for the U21 side.

As of match played 24 February 2022

When Mounier was four years old, his father died. He stated that his father was a factor for football in his life and played football himself but never turned professional. Mounier has a younger brother, who's also a footballer. During his time at Olympique Lyonnais, he earned a nickname: "Moun". Mounier is married to his wife, Anne-Sophie and is a father to two children. In July 2006, Mounier was one of five players to receive their baccalaureate.