Lo�c R�my is a French professional footballer who plays for English club Chelsea and the France national team, primarily as a striker. He was described by his former manager Didier Deschamps as "a young international who is fast and powerful with huge potential". Born in Rillieux-la-Pape, Rh�ne, R�my began his career playing for a local youth club in his home city of Lyon. In 1999, he joined the biggest club in the city, Olympique Lyonnais, and spent six years in the club's youth academy. In 2005, he was promoted to the senior team and struggled to establish himself in three seasons under managers G�rard Houllier and Alain Perrin. In 2008, he was loaned out to RC Lens and, after a successful stint, was purchased by OGC Nice ahead of the 2008?09 season. With Nice, R�my flourished in the lead striker role scoring over 25 goals in his two years with the club. In 2010, after enduring interest from several clubs domestically and abroad, R�my joined the defending champions Marseille on a five-year contract. The transfer had initially been put on hold due to medical issues. 

January 2nd, 1987 in Rillieux-la-Pape (Age 37)