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RC Lens

8th Ligue 1 24/25
Goal Difference +3
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Lens enter 2025/26 as a rigorously-drilled, data-led side in post-Haise transition, blending academy youth with shrewd recruitment. The club’s “sell-to-sustain” model continues under majority owner Joseph Oughourlian, with new coach Pierre Sage tasked to restore European ambitions after a turbulent eighth-place finish last season.
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Pierre Sage

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LOSC Lille

5th Ligue 1 24/25
Goal Difference +16
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Lille enter 2025/26 as France’s most resilient “non-giant,” blending financial discipline with competitive ambition. Under Bruno Génésio, the club has sustained European standards despite losing key stars, finishing fifth last season while balancing a Champions League last-16 run. Their mentality is pragmatic but hungry: self-financing, tactically flexible, and unafraid to reset after exits like Jonathan David’s.
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Bruno Genesio

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RC Strasbourg

7th Ligue 1 24/25
Goal Difference +12
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RC Strasbourg enters 2025/26 as a revitalized project blending local passion with modern ambition. Under new ownership by BlueCo and the guidance of English coach Liam Rosenior, Strasbourg’s mentality has shifted to a dynamic, high-energy approach. Last season’s seventh-place finish marked their best in years, achieved through a mix of talented youth and experienced Ligue 1 performers.
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Liam Rosenior

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Olympique Lyonnais

6th Ligue 1 24/25
Goal Difference +19
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Lyon enter the 2025/26 campaign as a club in transition, rebuilding after severe financial turmoil and major squad turnover. Once French football’s dominant force, OL endured a disastrous start last season but rebounded to finish sixth under Paulo Fonseca’s progressive leadership. The squad is now younger and trimmed of marquee names, forced to adapt after the departures of key figures like Rayan Cherki and Alexandre Lacazette.
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Paulo Fonseca

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AS Monaco

3rd Ligue 1 24/25
Goal Difference +22
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AS Monaco enter 2025/26 as a technically gifted, ambitious side blending youth development with elite experience. The club’s identity is shaped by shrewd recruitment and a “talent factory” ethos, underpinned by the resources of Dmitry Rybolovlev. After finishing third in Ligue 1 and returning to the Champions League, Monaco’s mentality is competitive yet pragmatic; they balance player sales with consistent top-four finishes.
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Adi Hütter

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Paris Saint-Germain

1st Ligue 1 24/25
Goal Difference +57
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Paris Saint-Germain enter 2025/26 as France’s undisputed powerhouse, fueled by Champions League glory and an elite squad mentality. After finally conquering Europe last season, PSG’s approach has shifted from star-collecting to building a cohesive, high-performing unit under Luis Enrique. The club’s blend of world-class experience and youthful talent has fostered a relentless, winning culture.
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Luis Enrique

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OGC Nice

4th Ligue 1 24/25
Goal Difference +25
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OGC Nice enter 2025/26 as a defensively elite, well-drilled unit forged by Franck Haise’s tactical clarity and resilience. After a revelatory first campaign under Haise—culminating in a best points tally since 2017 and Europa League qualification—Nice have blended continuity with targeted recruitment to offset key departures. Despite losing Thuram and Todibo, the squad’s identity is built on discipline, collective pressing, and a relentless mentality that kept them top for much of autumn before a brief winter dip.
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Franck Haise

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