Ligue 1: five youngsters to watch this season 💎 | OneFootball

Gentlemen, this is your moment!

With the new Ligue 1 season kicking off in just a few hours, OneFootball presents its five wonderkids to watch very closely this season.

Rémi Himbert - Olympique Lyonnais

Rémi Himbert dazzled for OL last season.

Unfortunately, the 18-year-old striker saw his rise halted by an injury in the spring. It is now up to him to get things going again this season.

This summer, in a friendly, he notably scored this superb hat-trick:

Mathys Detourbet - AS Monaco

Brilliant for Troyes last season, Mathys Detourbet will discover Ligue 1 this season with a special role to shoulder at just 19 years old: that of now being a Manchester City player!

The winger, loaned to Monaco by the English club, could make a huge impact!

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Mezian Mesloub - RC Lens

His first seconds in professional football last year were one of the highlights of the 2025-2026 season.

Scoring just fifteen seconds after coming on, Mezian Mesloub should be more involved in Lens' rotation this season. Another chance to treat us!

📸 FRANCOIS LO PRESTI - AFP or licensors

Patrick Zabi - Paris FC

Having arrived at Paris FC from Stade de Reims for 25 million euros, Patrick Zabi will have some pressure on him for his very first Ligue 1 season.

The powerful and technical midfielder, still only 19, will be one of PFC's main attractions.

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Arthur Piedfort - AJ Auxerre

21-year-old Belgian winger Arthur Piedfort is AJ Auxerre's marquee signing.

Having arrived from Westerlo for around six million euros, the former PSV player can finally break through at the very highest level.

📸 BRUNO FAHY - Belgaimage

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