The 5 best signings of the season in Ligue 1 | OneFootball

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The 2025-2026 Ligue 1 season wrapped up this weekend, so it's time to take stock!

This Tuesday, we're revealing our five best signings of the season.

They signed in France this summer, and then the magic happened!

Joaquín Panichelli - RC Strasbourg

Signed from Deportivo Alavés last summer, Joaquín Panichelli became the feared goleador of Ligue 1 until his unfortunate cruciate ligament rupture in March, while away with his national team.

With 16 goals scored, he finishes in secoè

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Mamadou Sangaré - RC Lens

Signed from Rapid Vienna last summer in complete anonymity, Mamadou Sangaré is, for many observers, the best player of this Ligue 1 season.

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

From unknown to one of the best midfielders in Europe this season. Simply that.

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Nathan Ngoy - LOSC

Nathan Ngoy is the revelation of Lille's fine season.

The 22-year-old young Belgian defender, who will play in the World Cup, very quickly became the leader of Bruno Génésio's defense.

Signed from Liège last summer for four million euros: a superb piece of business!

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Afonso Moreira - OL

He too made a big impression and stunned defenses.

Recruited last summer from Sporting's reserve team, Afonso Moreira is the revelation of Olympique Lyonnais' season.

The 21-year-old Portuguese winger has become one of the first names Paulo Fonseca picks on his team sheet.

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Pavel Šulc - OL

The mullet, the moustache and the number 10 on his back: Pavel Šulc has been one of the standout attractions of this Ligue 1 season.

The Czech, totally unknown in France last summer, has emerged as a splendid player and a terrifying fox in the box for opposing defenses.

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