Our 15 favourite moments from the Ligue 1 season 😍 (4/5)

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Ligue 1 came to an end this Saturday, May 17 (at least for the league part!). The 2024-2025 season delighted us once again and made us want to shine a light on 15 players who made us dream, for all sorts of reasons.
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Here is the fourth part of our top 15 favorites.
Estéban Lepaul (Angers)
Estéban Lepaul in Ligue 1 this season? An unexpected masterclass! Thrust into the front line of Angers' attack, he quickly showed he belonged at this level. With his sharp runs, fighting spirit, and poacher's instinct, he made the most of the trust the coach placed in him. The result: important goals, points snatched at the last minute, and a real rise in form as the matches went on. Not a star yet, but clearly one of the faces of this 2024-25 SCO squad.
Rayan Cherki (Lyon)
Rayan Cherki was on fire this season! In 2024-25, the Lyon player pulled out all the stops. Placed at the heart of the project, he let his silky technique and otherworldly inspiration shine. This time, he didn't just sparkle in flashes: he strung together complete performances, precise moves, and a few brilliant assists. The cherry on top: he was named the best dribbler in Ligue 1, ahead of Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué. A season in which he proved he could be a real leader on the pitch.
Zuriko Davitashvili (ASSE)
Zuriko Davitashvili was the green dynamite of the season. With ASSE back in Ligue 1, the Georgian wasted no time making a name for himself. Explosive, inspired, always on the move, he gave more than one fullback a tough time this year. And to top it all off, he scored some gems that made Geoffroy-Guichard erupt. Already under the spotlight, he perfectly lived up to the expectations placed on him, with that touch of elegance that's all his own.
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- Our 15 favorites of the Ligue 1 season 😍 (3/5)
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