Ligue 1
Ligue 1 is the top professional football division in France, featuring 20 clubs that compete annually for the national title. It is known for a mix of strong homegrown talent and high-profile signings, with Paris Saint-Germain dominating in the 2010s and 2020s. The league is renowned for developing players who advance to Europeβs big leagues and European competitions.
β‘ Tech-heavy, possession-oriented play with fast transitions and strong defensive organisation.
π Notable Facts
- Paris Saint-Germain has dominated Ligue 1 since the early 2010s, winning the majority of titles in that period.
- The league functions on a system of promotion and relegation with Ligue 2, promoting excitement and mobility between divisions.
- Ligue 1 has produced prominent players and clubs that have impacted European football, including Olympique Lyonnais, AS Monaco, Lille, and Olympique de Marseille.
π League Table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Saint-Germain | 23 | 17 | 3 | 3 | +33 | 54 |
| 2 | Lens | 23 | 17 | 1 | 5 | +24 | 52 |
| 3 | Lyon | 23 | 14 | 3 | 6 | +14 | 45 |
| 4 | Marseille | 23 | 12 | 4 | 7 | +17 | 40 |
| 5 | Lille | 23 | 11 | 4 | 8 | +5 | 37 |
| 6 | Rennes | 23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | +2 | 37 |
| 7 | Strasbourg | 23 | 10 | 4 | 9 | +9 | 34 |
| 8 | Monaco | 23 | 10 | 4 | 9 | +2 | 34 |
| 9 | Lorient | 23 | 8 | 8 | 7 | -4 | 32 |
| 10 | Toulouse | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | +6 | 31 |
| 11 | Brest | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | -3 | 30 |
| 12 | Angers | 23 | 8 | 5 | 10 | -6 | 29 |
| 13 | Le Havre | 23 | 6 | 8 | 9 | -9 | 26 |
| 14 | Nice | 23 | 6 | 6 | 11 | -13 | 24 |
| 15 | Paris FC | 23 | 5 | 8 | 10 | -13 | 23 |
| 16 | Auxerre | 23 | 4 | 5 | 14 | -16 | 17 |
| 17 | Nantes | 23 | 4 | 5 | 14 | -18 | 17 |
| 18 | Metz | 23 | 3 | 4 | 16 | -30 | 13 |

