Les Footballers, Sculpture in Lausanne, Switzerland

Les Footballers is a sculpture in Lausanne, Switzerland, featuring two large resin figures of footballers in action. One stands upright with a patterned shirt and red shorts, kicking a ball, while the other lies on the grass in a blue and yellow kit, creating a dynamic scene.

The sculpture was created in 1993 by Niki de Saint Phalle after the International Olympic Committee commissioned a sports-themed work. It was presented at the Olympic Museum that same year and has remained on display outdoors.

The work shows a football tackle, a common move in the game, and its bright colors catch the eye of passersby. It stands near a sculpture of Pierre de Coubertin, linking the sport's present to its modern founder.

The sculpture is outdoors in the park of the Olympic Museum, so you can see it at any time without a ticket. It is close to the museum entrance, and the flat paths make it easy to reach for everyone.

The figures have no faces, which lets viewers imagine the players' expressions. The artist insisted the piece be shown outside because football is played outdoors.