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Top 10 Left Footed Strikers in Ligue 1 for 2025 1. Ousmane Dembélé; 2. Nuno Mendes; 3. Mason Greenwood; 4 .Romain Del Castillo; 5. Ilan Kebbal
Ligue 1 in the 2025/26 season, as of late October, has seen several left-footed strikers and forwards make significant contributions to their teams.
This list ranks the top 10 based on goals, assists, and their impact on their clubs’ performances. The focus is on players primarily playing as strikers or forwards, with confirmed left-footed dominance.
Each entry includes their stats, achievements, and specific contributions to their clubs, along with any notable awards. The season is early, but these players have stood out through 9 matchdays.
2025/26 Stats: 5 goals, 3 assists, 8 goal contributions in 4 starts.
2024/25 Stats: 33 goals, 13 assists, 46 goal contributions in 49 appearances (across all competitions; Ligue 1 portion: 21 goals, 6 assists).
Achievements: Ligue 1 top scorer (2024/25). Won Ligue 1 (2023/24, 2024/25), La Liga (2018/19), and continental treble with PSG (2024/25).
Club Impact: Dembélé’s 2 goals and 1 assist in 4 appearances have supported PSG’s title race run (6 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss), keeping them atop Ligue 1 with a 1-point lead.
His 2.1 key passes per game highlight his role as a key creator, driving PSG’s attack following Kylian Mbappé’s departure in 2024. In 2024/25, his 33 goals helped secure the title and Champions League win.
Awards: Ballon d'Or (2025), Ligue 1 Player of the Year (2024/25), UEFA Champions League Player of the Season (2024/25), Ligue 1 Player of the Month (September 2025).
2025/26 Stats: 3 goals, 3 assist, 6 goal contributions in 18 starts.
2024/25 Stats: 1 goal, 3 assists, 4 goal contributions in 24 Ligue 1 matchdays.
Achievements: Nuno Mendes won Ligue 1 (2023/24, 2024/25), Coupe de France (2024/25), Champions League (2024/25), and continental treble with PSG (2024/25). Helped Portugal win UEFA Nations League (2025).
Club Impact: Mendes’ 2 left-footed goals, including a free-kick vs. Lille in week 8, have supported PSG’s title race Ligue 1 run. In 2024/25, his 3 assists contributed to the treble.
Awards: UEFA Nations League Player of the Finals (2025), Champions League Team of the Season (2024/25), Ligue 1 Young Player nominee (2024/25), Ballon d'Or 10th place (2025).
2025/26 Stats: 7 goals, 3 assists, 10 goal contributions in 8 starts.
2024/25 Stats: 21 goals, 5 assists, 26 goal contributions in 34 Ligue 1 matchdays.
Achievements: Joint top scorer in Ligue 1 (2024/25, 21 goals, tied with Ousmane Dembélé). Helped Marseille finish 2nd and qualify for Champions League (2024/25).
Club Impact: Mason Greenwood’s 6 left-footed goals, including four in a 6-2 win over Le Havre on October 18 (week 8), have put Marseille 3rd of Ligue 1 with 18 points.
His 3 assists and 1.2 key passes per game drive their attack. In 2024/25, his 21 goals were pivotal to the runners-up finish.
Awards: Ligue 1 Golden Boot co-winner (2024/25), Ligue 1 Player of the Month (October 2025).
2025/26 Stats: 4 goals, 2 assists, 6 goal contributions in 8 starts.
2024/25 Stats: 6 goals, 4 assists, 10 goal contributions in 26 Ligue 1 matchdays.
Achievements: Helped Brest secure 3rd place and Champions League qualification (2023/24). Key player in Brest’s first-ever European campaign, scoring in UEFA Champions League group stage (2024/25). Finished 9th in Ligue 1 (2024/25).
Club Impact: Del Castillo’s 3 left-footed goals, including one in a 0-2 win over Angers in week 5, have supported Brest’s mid-table push (currently 12th with 9 points).
His 2 assists and 2.3 key passes per game (FotMob) create chances in transitions. In 2024/25, his 10 contributions helped maintain solidity despite Champions League demands.
Awards: Recognized as Brest's top performer by fans and media (2023/24 "The Best" per Marca); no individual Ligue 1 honors in 2024/25.
2025/26 Stats: 4 goals, 3 assists, 7 goal contributions in 9 starts.
2024/25 Stats: 5 goals, 7 assists, 12 goal contributions in 30 Ligue 2 matchdays.
Achievements: Key in Paris FC's Ligue 2 title and promotion to Ligue 1 (2025). Helped reach playoffs (2023/24). Called up for Algeria’s World Cup qualifiers (2025).
Club Impact: Kebbal’s left-footed goal and assist, including a stunner vs. Marseille in week 2, have Paris FC in 11th, defying relegation odds as a promoted side.
His 3 assists and 2.0 key passes per game spark attacks. In 2024/25, his 12 contributions drove the title charge.
Awards: UNFP Ligue 2 Player of the Month nominee (2024/2025); Ligue 1 Player of the Month (August 2025); Best Goal of August (2025).
2025/26 Stats: 5 goals, 0 assists, 5 goal contributions in 3 starts (290 minutes).
Achievements: Won La Liga with Barcelona (2022/23). Youngest-ever Champions League goalscorer (2019, aged 17). Helped Monaco reach Champions League group stage (2024/25).
Club Impact: Fati’s left-footed goals, including a brace vs. Nice in week 7, have Monaco in 4th place, supporting their title chase. His 1.5 key passes per game drive counter-attacks. In 2024/25, limited minutes due to injuries restricted his impact at Barcelona/Brighton.
Awards: La Liga Best Young Player (2020). Player of the Match in Monaco vs. Nice (October 2025).
2025/26 Stats: 4 goals, 2 assist, 6 goal contributions in 8 starts.
2024/25 Stats: 9 goals, 9 goal contributions in 28 Ligue 1 matchdays (Angers loan).
Achievements: Helped Angers SCO finish 2nd in Ligue 2 and secure promotion (2023/24, 3 goals in 17 matches after January arrival). Top scorer for Épinal in Championnat National (first half 2023/24, 9 goals in 16 matches). Transferred to Rennes for €13.5M on August 28, 2025.
Club Impact: Lepaul’s 3 left-footed goals, including one vs. Le Havre in week 7, have Rennes in 9th place. His 1 assist and 1.2 shots per game aid counters. In 2024/25, his 9 goals helped Angers maintain mid-table position in Ligue 1.
Awards: Ligue 1 Young Player nominee (October 2025); Angers Player of the Month (September 2024).
2025/26 Stats: 2 goals, 0 assists, 2 goal contributions in 7 appearances (673 minutes).
2024/25 Stats: 8 goals, 3 assists, 11 goal contributions in 25 Serie A matchdays (with Udinese).
Achievements: Florian Thauvin Won Ligue 2 with Bastia (2011/12). Finished 4th in Ligue 1 scoring (2018/19, 16 goals with Marseille). Helped Marseille to Europa League final (2017/18). Joined Lens on August 8, 2025.
In 2024/25, his 8 goals helped Udinese avoid relegation from 15th in Serie A
Awards: Ligue 1 Team of the Season nominee (2018/19); France Nations League call-up (October 2025).
2025/26 Stats (so far): 5 appearances in Ligue 1, 1 goal, 1 assist, 350 minutes.
2024/25 Stats: 21 appearances in Ligue 1, 4 goals, 5 assists 9 goal contributions.
Achievements: Fabian Ruiz Celebrated his 100th appearance for Paris Saint‑Germain on 25 January 2025.
Won Ligue 1 titles with PSG in 2023 and 2024.
Career note: Joined PSG from Napoli in summer 2022.
2025/26 Stats: 8 appearances, 2 goals, 1 assist — 3 goal contributions in 661 minutes in Ligue 1.
2024/25 Stats: 29 appearances, 5 goals, 4 assists — 9 goal contributions in Ligue 1.
Malik Fofana is widely regarded as one of the most promising young attacking players in Ligue 1, thanks to his pace, dribbling and attacking metrics (e.g., high in progressive carries and crosses into the box).
These left-footed strikers are shaping Ligue 1’s 2025/26 season with their goals, assists, and team contributions. As the season unfolds, their performances will likely influence title races, European qualification, and relegation battles.