bet365’s Ligue 1 Team of the Season

George Wood Updated: 28 Apr 25 13:12

The 2024/25 Ligue 1 season has been incredibly competitive outside of the title race, which Paris Saint-Germain had wrapped up with six games to spare.

A whole host of clubs remain in the hunt for the rest of the European places, while the prospect of relegation still lurks for numerous sides.

It's getting to that time of the year when people start putting together their team of the season, and with Les Parisiens on for an unbeaten term, you can imagine that most Ligue 1 teams will contain a large majority of their players.

That being said, here is bet365's Ligue 1 Team of the Season.

Goalkeeper

Lucas Chevalier

Lille

Clean Sheets	11
Saves	83
Save Percentage	75.4%

Lille owe a lot to Lucas Chevalier this season; the young Frenchman’s 10 clean sheets are one of the main reasons that they remain in the race for UEFA Champions League football.

Les Dogues boast the second best defensive record in the division, and the 23-year-old makes it into our team of the season over Gianluigi Donnarumma simply because his team rely on him much more than PSG rely on the Italian.

Defenders

Nuno Mendes (LB)

PSG

Goals	2
Clean Sheets	5
Assists	2

There was only one option here. Nuno Mendes is the best left-back in the world at this moment in time. He is a massive part of a PSG defence that has the best record in the division, with 26 conceded in 28 games as things stand.

He may have started the season relatively slowly, but towards the back end of it, in both Ligue 1 and the UEFA Champions League, Mendes has been one of the standout players in Europe. Highlighted by his stellar performance locking down Mohamed Salah as Les Parisiens knocked Liverpool out of Europe's premier competition.

Wilfried Singo (CB)

AS Monaco

Goals	1
Clean Sheets	8
Clearances	42

Bought for less than €10m in the summer of 2023, Wilfried Singo has become a standout centre-backs in Ligue 1, cementing himself as one of the best in the division in 2024/25.

Singo has featured 23 times in the league this season, eight of which have ended with a clean sheet for Monaco. The Ivorian has struck up a formidable partnership with Thilo Kehrer, leaving Les Monegasques looking increasingly likely to secure a UEFA Champions League berth.

His 42 clearances are in the top 2% for centre-backs in Europe.

Willian Pacho (CB)

PSG

Clean Sheets	6
Tackles per 90	2.14
Pass Completion	94.8

What a debut season Willian Pacho has had for PSG, the Ecuadorian has become a regular in one of Europe's best defences. He is rock solid defensively, in the top 11% of Ligue 1 defenders for tackles per 90, in a side that spend large periods of the game in possession of the ball!

Then, he is also integral in the way Les Parisiens play on the front foot, with the joint highest pass completion rate in the league alongside his mentor Marquinhos.

Prepare to see Pacho's name in the Ligue 1 team of the season for years to come.

Achraf Hakimi (RB)

PSG

Goals	4
Assists	6
Points per Match	2.63

Another unquestionable selection, Achraf Hakimi is an incredible full-back, offensively and defensively. His six assists have him second amongst full-backs in the league, while being part of the impervious PSG defence in both the league and UEFA Champions League.

He is a key cog in the PSG machine, highlighted by having the highest points per match in the entirety of Ligue 1 this term, as well as being handed the captaincy on numerous occasions.

Midfielders

Andrey Santos (CM)

Strasbourg

Goals	9
Assists	3
Tackles	102

Who would've seen this coming when Chelsea loaned Andrey Santos to Strasbourg in the summer? 2024/25 has been a coming of age season for the Brazilian.

The 20-year-old has been the driving force behind Strasbourg's push for UEFA Champions League football next season, recording the most tackles in Ligue 1, and popping up with nine league goals for Liam Rosenior's side.

Santos' all round game has been on display this season, leaving many wondering what the future holds for him.

Joao Neves (CM)

PSG

Goals	3
Assists	8
Points per Match	2.59

A tough choice between Joao Neves and Vitinha for this spot, Neves just makes it in due to playing multiple roles in the PSG midfield this season.

The Portuguese man can operate as a combative defensive midfielder, or further forward as a playmaker, highlighted by his three goals and eight assists in the league.

Neves has even featured briefly at right-back this term, and impressively too, highlighting his range in that midfield.

He looks like he will go on to become one of the best midfielders in the world, with this season propelling him towards those heights.

Rayan Cherki (CAM)

Lyon

Goals	8
Assists	10
G/A per 90	0.88

When at the top of his game Rayan Cherki is one of the most exciting players in the world to watch. Providing moments of individual brilliance and chaotic beauty, he has kept Lyon in the race for European football at times.

Cherki isn't just easy on the eye though, he has the numbers to back up the ability, leading the division in assists alongside Bradley Barcola, while his G/A per 90 is the fifth highest in Ligue 1.

It will be interesting to see what the future holds for Cherki; he may remain at Lyon should they secure a UEFA Champions League berth. If not, you can bet there will be a whole host of clubs sniffing around.

Attackers

Ousmane Dembele (RW)

PSG

Goals	21
Assists	6
G/A per 90	1.46

The easiest pick in this team.

Ousmane Dembele is in Ballon d'Or-winning form this season; his 27 goal involvements in 28 matches have him comfortably clear at the top of Ligue 1. In fact, he has the highest amount of goal contributions per 90 of any player in Europe this season.

The Frenchman is the talisman of a PSG side who have secured a league title, are in the final of the Coupe de France, and the last four of the UEFA Champions League. If they secure a treble, don't be surprised to see Dembele lifting the Golden Ball in October.

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Jonathan David (ST)

Lille

Goals	16
Assists	4
G/A per 90	0.78

Jonathan David is a bit of a household name across Europe at this point due to his knack of scoring goals catching the eye of many a football fan - and he is having another fantastic goalscoring season in 2024/25.

The Canadian is the focal point of a superb Lille attacking line as Les Dogues hunt for a potential second placed finish this term, his 16 league goals the third best in the league thus far.

David is out of contract come the end of the year, and not short of suitors, but that hasn't distracted him from the task at hand with Lille this year.

Bradley Barcola (LW)

PSG

Goals	13
Assists	10
G/A per 90	1.05

Bradley Barcola's stock has skyrocketed this season now he has settled in Paris.

The 22-year-old has 23 goal involvements in 31 games so far, and is working like a dream in the fluid front three that PSG play, interchanging with Dembele and Kvaratskhelia seamlessly.

His 10 assists is the joint highest in Ligue 1, while his 13 goals is the sixth most.

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