French international footballer Yoann Gourcuff born on 11 July 1986 who currently plays for French club Olympique Lyonnais in Ligue 1. His girlfriend is Karine Ferri who born on 25 April 1982 in Suresnes, French. Mainly Yoann Gourcuff plays as an attacking midfielder, but can also be utilized as a withdrawn striker and is described as a "playmaker of real quality" who "is an accomplished passer of the ball". Gourcuff has been described by former French international David Ginola as the best French player of his generation. His playing style and ability have drawn comparisons to French legend Zinedine Zidane.