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Sidney Govou was born on July 27, 1979 in Le Puy-en-Velay, Haute-Loire, France. Public records list Sidney Govou as an association football player. That works out to 47 years old in 2026. The listed height is 175 cm.
My Take
Sidney Govou is the kind of footballer I quietly cherish, the engine of a great side rather than its face. Across that golden Lyon era he collected seven Ligue 1 titles, mostly cutting in from the left wing but happy to lead the line when needed. That positional generosity tells you a lot: he played for the team, not the highlight reel. At 175 cm he relied on sharpness and grit over physical dominance. Stars come and go, but sides win leagues on workhorses like him, and I rate that contribution far above the goals it rarely got credit for.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Sidney Govou
- Name (Japanese)
- シドニー・ゴブ
- Reading
- しどにー・ごぶ
- Born
- July 27, 1979 (age 47)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Goat
- Origin
- Le Puy-en-Velay, Haute-Loire, France
- Height
- 175 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
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3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Sidney Govou born?
Born July 27, 1979 (age 47).
Where is Sidney Govou from?
Sidney Govou is from Le Puy-en-Velay, Haute-Loire, France.
What does Sidney Govou do?
Sidney Govou works as association football player.
How tall is Sidney Govou?
Sidney Govou is 175 cm.
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