At the heart of the Palais Brongniart, in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, the 35th UNFP Trophies ceremony is preparing to honor the key players of the 2025-2026 Ligue 1 season this Monday evening. In a setting that has become traditional for French football, the event, hosted by Marina Lorenzo and Thibault Le Rol, is broadcast live on the “Ligue 1+” platform. Like every year, the evening goes beyond simple individual awards to symbolize a barometer of the past season, recognizing collective performances and highlighting the most remarkable individual trajectories. This edition comes in a particular context, marked by a tighter hierarchy in the championship and increased competition in various categories. Several championship players could be distinguished, while the status of certain key figures, like Kylian Mbappé, is being scrutinized on the European stage once again, as Michael Olise could challenge him among the French players abroad.
The 2024-2025 season had already illustrated the statistical dominance of certain teams in French football, while confirming the emergence of new profiles in the championship. In the previous edition, the Ligue 1 best XI was largely dominated by Paris Saint-Germain, with nine representatives, highlighting the depth of its squad and its grip on the competition. Players like Ousmane Dembélé, named best player, and Désiré Doué, awarded among the hopefuls, symbolized this supremacy under the management of Luis Enrique, who was voted best coach. The only real counterbalance to this Parisian dominance came mainly from Lucas Chevalier, recognized in goal after a strong season with LOSC Lille, and Rayan Cherki, whose offensive consistency with OL caught the observers’ attention. This painted a picture of a championship where the balance seemed to be tightening, anticipating an even more contested 2025-2026 season.
Context: The article covers the upcoming 35th UNFP Trophies ceremony that will honor the top performers of the 2025-2026 Ligue 1 season.
Fact Check: The article mentions how certain players like Ousmane Dembélé and Luis Enrique had notable performances and recognitions in the previous season.
