Corine Cécile Franco (née Petit)[1] (born 5 October 1983) is a retired French football player who is best known for having played for France and Olympique Lyonnais of the Division 1 Féminine.

Franco served as vice-captain of the French club and played as a physical, yet creative defensive midfielder, often acting as a deep-lying playmaker.

Franco is one of the most decorated players at club level in women's professional football, having won five European Cups and 10 Division 1 Féminine trophies.

[3] Franco was born on the west coast of France and began her career playing for Avenir Maritime Laleu in her hometown.

Her successful seven-year career gained the attention of defending champions Olympique Lyonnais and Franco eventually secured a move to the club.

The 2008–09 season also gave Franco the opportunity to display her talents on the European stage as Lyon were participating in the 2008–09 UEFA Women's Cup.