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Ligue 1 season awards: the big hits, misses, shocks and flops of 2025-26
It was a season to remember for Vitinha, Pierre Sage and Florian Thauvin but one to forget for Paul Pogba and Nice
TL;DR
- Vitinha was named PSG's best player, instrumental in both league and Champions League matches.
- Pierre Sage, formerly of Lyon, transformed Lens, challenging PSG and winning the Coupe de France.
- Florian Thauvin was Lens' leading creative force and best signing, contributing significantly to their success.
- Afonso Moreira emerged as Lyon's best young player with impressive goal contributions.
- Nice endured a shocking season marked by poor management, fan unrest, and a relegation playoff scare.
- Ousmane Dembélé scored the best goal with a spectacular chip against Lille.
- Hervé Koffi of Angers made the best save.
- Paul Pogba's return to Monaco was highly disappointing, making him the biggest flop.
- The PSG 5-0 victory over Marseille was the best match, a dominant performance by PSG.
- Clashes involving fans attacking players in Nice marked a significant flashpoint.
- Adrien Rabiot and Jonathan Rowe's departures from Marseille after a violent bust-up were notable departures.