What is govou?

Patrick Vieira, commonly known as Govou, is a retired French professional footballer who played as a midfielder or winger. He was born on July 27, 1979, in Le Puy-en-Velay, France. Govou spent most of his career at Olympique Lyonnais, where he played from 1999 to 2010 and won seven Ligue 1 titles. He also represented the French national team, earning 49 caps and scoring 10 goals. Govou was known for his speed, versatility, and contribution to both defense and attack on the pitch. After retiring from professional football, he has worked as a football consultant and pundit in the media.