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FC Metz

Ligue 1 24/25
Goal Difference 0
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Metz enter 2025/26 as a resilient, community-driven club seeking Ligue 1 stability after years as a “yo-yo” side. Their identity is defined by financial discipline, local support, and a pragmatic approach under President Bernard Serin. Having secured promotion through a dramatic playoff, Metz’s mentality is forged in adversity; survival is the clear objective. The team’s core blends experienced leaders with academy talent, while summer moves focused on rebuilding the defense and retaining key figures like captain Matthieu Udol.
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Stéphane Le Mignan

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Paris FC

Ligue 1 24/25
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Paris FC enters Ligue 1 as a disciplined, newly ambitious side, shaped by recent promotion and transformative ownership. The club’s identity is rooted in organizational rigor and collective mentality, forged under coach Stéphane Gilli, who guided them through a tense promotion race with meticulous preparation and psychological resilience. After years in Ligue 2 obscurity, PFC’s rise is underpinned by a pragmatic approach and a blend of youth and experience, with new investment fueling a sense of upward momentum.
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Stéphane Gilli

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FC Lorient

Ligue 1 24/25
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FC Lorient return to Ligue 1 in 2025/26 with renewed ambition and a sharpened identity, blending youth development with pragmatic leadership. After a turbulent relegation and immediate promotion, the club shows resilience under coach Pantaloni and the steady stewardship of Loïc Féry, now bolstered by new American investment.
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Olivier Pantaloni

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Le Havre AC

15th Ligue 1 24/25
Goal Difference -31
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Le Havre AC enter the 2025/26 campaign as a disciplined, resilient unit defined by their defensive structure and home-ground tenacity. Despite operating with one of Ligue 1’s smallest budgets, they have survived consecutive top-flight seasons through collective spirit, mental toughness, and a clear tactical identity. Their evolution under Digard has seen them adopt a more ambitious, pressing approach compared to previous years, while the influence of new ownership has reinforced their commitment to youth development and organizational stability.
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Didier Digard

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FC Nantes

13th Ligue 1 24/25
Goal Difference -13
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FC Nantes enter 2025/26 as a resilient, transitional side blending youth from their academy with experienced Ligue 1 core players. After stabilizing with a 13th-place finish in 2024/25, the club turns to new coach Luís Castro for a fresh direction. Nantes’ identity is rooted in grit and adaptability, forged by recent relegation battles and off-field turbulence under owner Waldemar Kita.
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Luís Castro

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Angers SCO

14th Ligue 1 24/25
Goal Difference -21
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Angers SCO have reestablished themselves as a resilient, upwardly mobile Ligue 1 side following recent promotion. The club’s identity centers on collective discipline, defensive solidity, and a pragmatic, team-first ethos. Under coach Alexandre Dujeux, Angers rebounded from relegation to secure a mid-table finish in 2024/25, showcasing a capacity to adapt and punch above their financial weight.
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Alexandre Dujeux

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Stade Brestois 29

9th Ligue 1 24/25
Goal Difference -7
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Stade Brestois 29 enter 2025/26 as a disciplined, resilient side whose rise is rooted in pragmatic coaching and collective belief. Under Éric Roy, Brest have evolved from relegation candidates into a stable Ligue 1 force, buoyed by their historic Champions League campaign and consecutive top-half finishes. The club’s identity is shaped by financial prudence, strong local leadership, and a mentality that prizes organization and work rate.
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Éric Roy

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AJ Auxerre

11th Ligue 1 24/25
Goal Difference -3
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Auxerre have established themselves as a resilient, upwardly-mobile Ligue 1 side built on pragmatism and unity. Since their 2022 promotion, they have consolidated top-flight status, climbing from 14th to 11th in 2024/25. The club’s ethos centers on youth development and shrewd squad management, with a stable core and minimal turnover.
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Christophe Pélissier

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Toulouse FC

10th Ligue 1 24/25
Goal Difference +1
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Toulouse FC has established a stable, progressive identity under Carles Martínez Novell, blending youth development with a clear possession ethos. The club’s evolution since RedBird Capital’s takeover has been marked by smart recruitment, data-driven strategy, and a willingness to trust young talent, especially from Spain and their own academy.
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Carles Martínez Novell

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Stade Rennais FC

12th Ligue 1 24/25
Goal Difference +1
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Stade Rennais FC enters 2025/26 as a rejuvenated, ambitious side seeking to restore their top-six status after a turbulent previous campaign. The club’s identity is anchored in youth development and shrewd recruitment, but last season’s 12th-place finish—following managerial upheaval—prompted a reset. With Habib Beye, a charismatic former OM captain, now at the helm, Rennes have embraced a pragmatic mentality, blending their technical tradition with renewed discipline and defensive focus.
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Habib Beye

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