The 10 breakout stars of the Ligue 1 season ☄️ | OneFootball

Blood and Gold galore!

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That’s it, it’s over. The 2025-2026 Ligue 1 season officially came to an end this Sunday evening. 

A thrilling campaign right down to the very last second of the final matchday, one that saw several players burst onto the scene and become major figures in the league. 

Here are our ten breakthrough players of the 2025-2026 L1 season!

Mamadou Sangaré - RC Lens

Having arrived from Rapid Vienna last summer in complete anonymity, Mamadou Sangaré is, for many observers, the best player of this L1 season.

The Malian was the maestro, the engine, and the do-it-all man for RC Lens, the surprise team of the season. 

From unknown to one of the best midfielders in Europe, all in one season. Quite simply.

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