Estéban Lepaul, OL’s ‘Lucky Luke’, wowed with first-time strikes and two-footed power | OneFootball

Estéban Lepaul, newly called up by Zinédine Zidane for Les Bleus, forged his reputation at OL’s academy, where his quick trigger earned him the ‘Lucky Luke’ moniker.

In February 2014, before joining OL, Bernard Lacombe presented him with his shirt.

Arriving in the Rhône at 15, he immediately stood out for unleashing shots in a heartbeat, effectively striking quicker than his shadow.

He went on to spend five seasons at OL, from 15 to 20, repeatedly catching the eye with rapid, two-footed finishing.

His under-16s coach Laurent Courtois, now in charge of Colombus Crew in MLS, said he shocked staff with power in both feet, an instinct to hit the ball first time at the right moment, and the ability to volley with either foot, a rarity.

Source: L'Équipe

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