Marvin Okuya

Marvin Okuya has emerged as one of the busier back-row operators in France's Top 14, plying his trade for Lyon Olympique Universitaire. Born on 29 December 2003, the young French flanker is defined by his relentless engine: a high tackle count, a persistent presence at the breakdown, and a willingness to chase and harry across the full width of the field. Since breaking through at Lyon, Okuya has offered the side a disruptive defensive option in the loose, the kind of player who competes for turnover ball and provides support at the ruck phase after phase. His physicality belies his years, and his work rate has made him a useful component of Lyon's forward effort. As with many young flankers, the next steps in his career will revolve around refining his decision-making at the breakdown and adding consistency across a full campaign. With his natural energy and appetite for defensive work, Okuya profiles as a back-rower built for the demands of the modern game, and a player Lyon will hope to develop into a fixture of their pack.