Maxime Vitoux

At 20 years of age, Maxime Vitoux is among the younger forwards on the books at Lyon Olympique Universitaire, a regular fixture in the upper reaches of the French Top 14. Born on 9 March 2006, the flanker is in the early development phase of his career, looking to make the step from promising prospect to senior contributor. Vitoux's game is built on mobility and effort: covering ground in defense, competing at the breakdown, and linking play between the forwards and backs. As a loose forward he is tasked with the connective work that keeps a team ticking, supporting carriers, securing possession, and bringing intensity to the defensive line. Coming through at a club of Lyon's standing means learning alongside experienced internationals, an environment that sharpens a young player's habits and physical readiness for top-level rugby. His path forward involves adding strength, consistency, and tactical maturity to a skill set already suited to the demands of the modern back row. Should he continue to progress, Vitoux has the tools to push for more regular involvement in a Lyon side that values dynamic, industrious forwards.