After missing three months due to a right shin fracture, Pierre Lees-Melou of Brest had a silver lining with a last-minute Champions League qualification and a prestigious title as the Player of the Year by L’Équipe. Meanwhile, Ousmane Dembélé, who was leading the rankings, missed out on securing the top spot due to his absence in the final two Ligue 1 matches under Luis Enrique, dropping him from contention.
With Dembélé out, the top spot opened up for Lees-Melou with an impressive average rating of 6.21, leaving only Takumi Minamino of Monaco as a potential challenger. However, Minamino’s limited playing time in the last game hindered his chances of snatching the title, ultimately allowing Lees-Melou to secure the accolade. Additionally, Brest boasted three players in the top 5 rankings, reflecting their strong season performance.
In the coaching realm, Luis Enrique clinched the top spot with a 6.09 average rating, edging out Brest’s Eric Roy. Despite Roy’s commendable 7 rating after a win against Toulouse, Enrique’s consistent performance throughout the season sealed his triumph. Brest also topped the team rankings with a 5.55 average, outclassing powerhouses like PSG and Monaco. Lastly, Lyon surprisingly found themselves at the bottom of the list with a disappointing 4.69 average, contrasting with their impressive 6th place finish in the league.