Kylian Mbappé Ligue 1 Player of the Year
The UNFP Ligue 1 Player of the Year award, first presented in 1993–94, has been dominated by Paris Saint-Germain stars including record winner Kylian Mbappé.
The UNFP Ligue 1 Player of the Year is an official award given by the Union Nationale des Footballeurs Professionnels (UNFP) to the Ligue 1 player whose performances are considered to be the best of the season. The award has been presented since the 1993–94 season and the first winner was Paris Saint-Germain winger David Ginola.
- Role
- Striker / Winger
- Club Affiliation
- Paris Saint-Germain (during award tenure)
- Award Scope
- Ligue 1 (French Top Flight)
- Key Attribute
- Goal Scoring & Prolific Pace
- Status
- Active Legend of the League
Lore & Background
The record winner is Kylian Mbappé, who won five consecutive awards from 2019 to 2024, also as a member of Paris Saint-Germain. The most recent winner is Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé, who won his second award in the 2025–26 season.
In Their Own Story
The roar of the Parc des Princes swelled into a deafening chant as the final whistle approached. Mbappé, chest heaving in his iconic home kit, sprinted down the right flank, leaving defenders trailing in his wake. With a touch so light it seemed to defy gravity, he curled the ball past the keeper's outstretched glove. In that frozen moment of celebration, with teammates rushing to embrace him, it was clear: another chapter of Ligue 1 history had been written by the young king of Paris.
Reader's Guide
The source article does not provide a breakdown of winners by country or by club, nor does it specify any other details about the winners beyond those mentioned.
Did You Know?
- The first winner was Paris Saint-Germain winger David Ginola.
- Kylian Mbappé won five consecutive awards from 2019 to 2024.
- Ousmane Dembélé won his second award in the 2025–26 season.
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