Le Mans

A goalkeeper born in 2000 who came through Dijon's academy. He is in the running for the number one shirt among a young group of keepers.

A goalkeeper from France.

A 193cm goalkeeper who built his career in the French lower divisions with Cholet and Valenciennes. He brings command of his box to a side back in Ligue 1 after 16 years away.

A 182cm defender born in 1997 who developed within France. He is part of the defensive unit taking on the top flight for the first time in 16 years.

A French defender born in 2006 who steps from the club's academy into its first top-flight season in 16 years.

A 193cm centre-back from Spain born in 2001. He arrived on loan and brings height to the back line of a side back in the top flight after 16 years.

A 190cm centre-back whose career has taken in OFI Crete in Greece and Tuzlaspor in Turkey. Born in 1991, he lends height and experience to a promoted back line.

A defender with long service in Ligue 2 at Rodez, Nimes and Valenciennes. He is a dependable presence in the middle of his career.

A France international right-back and member of the 2018 World Cup-winning squad. Rose to prominence at Troyes and went on to play for Lille, Monaco, and Everton on loan. Joined Toulouse in 2024 via AEK Athens. Known for his experience, physicality, and quality in both defending and attacking.

A young defender from the club's academy who has joined the first-team squad and is gaining experience.

A defender born in 2004 from Rennes' academy who gathered minutes at Concarneau and Nancy. He is picked for his youth and upside.

A 176cm defender who developed in the academies of Liverpool and Sheffield United before arriving via Troyes. The grounding he received in England shows in his game.

A midfielder who worked through the lower divisions with Sedan and Bourg-en-Bresse. Born in 1995, he is the workhorse who wins duels and second balls.

A midfielder from Bordeaux's academy who arrived via Villefranche. Just 175cm, he settles the midfield with his technique.

A 183cm midfielder who arrived via Boulogne. Wearing the number 10, he is central to how the team builds its attacks.

A midfielder who arrived via Beauvais and Troyes, reaching the top flight by working up from the lower divisions.

A midfielder born in 2002 who came through the academies of Troyes and Saint-Etienne. At 171cm he is small, but his technique in tight areas makes the difference.

A 186cm midfielder who came up through Cholet and Martigues below Ligue 2. His height also makes him a factor at set-pieces.

A midfielder from France. Joined Le Mans after spells with Haguenau.

A midfielder who arrived via the French lower leagues and RAAL La Louviere in Belgium, with minutes at Orleans too. He supports the midfield of a side back in the top flight after 16 years.

A midfielder from France.

An attacker from Nice's academy with Ligue 1 experience at Brest and Angers. His 183cm frame and drive down the flank are his strengths.

A 175cm attacker who has played for Concarneau and, in the Netherlands, Go Ahead Eagles. That experience at home and abroad earns him minutes up front.

A Senegalese international striker who made an emotional return to Metz. He won the Ligue 2 Golden Boot with 26 goals during his first Metz spell, and scored 20 Ligue 1 goals at Strasbourg. A member of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations winning squad, his physicality and clinical finishing are his greatest weapons.

A forward born in 1994 who has played for Metz among others, with a spell at Neuchatel Xamax in Switzerland. He brings experience to the forward line.

A forward whose unusual path ran from Bobigny near Paris through clubs including Tomori Berat in Albania. Born in 1999.

A forward born in 1995 whose career includes a spell at Olympique Medea in Algeria, giving him a broad range of experience.

A forward born in 1997 from Lorient's academy. At 179cm he can operate across several attacking positions.