Who shone? Who failed? Le Figaro's notebook for the French national team in 2024-2025
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The French team, victorious over Germany (0-2) on Sunday, after its defeat against Spain on Thursday (4-5), has closed its season. It's time to take stock.
Ten matches, six wins, one draw, and three losses. 24 goals scored. 13 conceded. That's the raw statistics for a French team that finished third in the Nations League and is now looking ahead to qualifying for the 2026 World Cup starting in September. It's time to take stock. Which player shone ? Who missed out? Who emerged? Which players played the most in 2024-2025? Who has been overlooked? A look at the situation.*
Goalkeeper: Maignan left no stone unturned His rating: 5.6/10 Ten matches, ten starts. Mike Maignan is a carnivore and has silenced the competition throughout the season. The 29-year-old goalkeeper, long in the shadow of Hugo Lloris (145 caps) for the national team, has played in all of Les Bleus' matches. With a certain consistency and success. Which eluded him last Thursday against Spain (4-5).
On Sunday, he kept the blue ship above water in the first act, last March...
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