On the verge of winning its fifth consecutive French championship title, PSG was obviously in the spotlight during the UNFP trophies. Despite only starting nine matches in the league, Ousmane Dembélé was once again named Best Player in Ligue 1 while Désiré Doué was voted Best Hope.
There are also five Parisian players in the typical team unveiled on stage at the Palais Brogniart. In addition to Ousmane Dembélé, there are also Vitinha in midfield and Pacho, Nuno Mendes as well as Achraf Hakimi in defense.
No less than four players from RC Lens, brilliant runner-up to PSG, were also selected. Named best goalkeeper in Ligue 1 at just 21 years old, Robin Risser is logically in goal while Malang Sarr forms the central hinge with Pacho and Ibrahim Sangaré plays a recovery role in midfield.
The top scorer in Ligue 1 not in the typical team
Among the five players nominated for the title of Best Player, Florian Thauvin supports Ousmane Dembélé in attack, as does Marseillais Mason Greenwood. A fourth club is represented: Olympique Lyonnais. Consequence of the presence of Corentin Tolisso in the midfield.
No player from Losc, on the verge of finishing third in Ligue 1, had a say, any more than Rennes, which goes badly for the Breton club. Consequence of the XXL season delivered by Esteban Lepaul, on the way to finishing top scorer in the championship with his 20 goals, four lengths ahead of Mason Greewood and Joaquin Panichelli.
Stade Rennais did not hesitate to share its frustration on social networks by responding via a LeBron James meme to the message announcing the typical team of the season.
