Ligue 1 season awards: the big hits, misses, shocks and flops of 2025-26 The 2025-26 Ligue 1 season saw Vitinha recognized as PSG’s best player for his crucial role in midfield, while Pierre Sage was lauded as the best manager for his impact at Lens, leading them to a Coupe de France victory. Florian Thauvin was the best signing, starring for Lens, and Ousmane Dembélé scored the best goal. However, the season was one to forget for Paul Pogba, deemed the biggest flop, and Nice, who experienced a near-miss and significant turmoil.

• 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.