Ranking the 10 best players in Ligue 1 this year (2020)

PSG have once again been the dominant force in Ligue 1 in 2020
PSG have once again been the dominant force in Ligue 1 in 2020

#8 Jonathan Bamba (Lille)

Jonathan Bamba has been one of Ligue 1's standout performers this season
Jonathan Bamba has been one of Ligue 1's standout performers this season

Jonathan Bamba has started this season on fire. The French winger has been the driving force for Lille as they continue to put in stellar performances in Ligue 1 this season.

Bamba, who was awarded the Ligue 1 player of the month for October, has been ripping apart defenses in Lille's quick counter-attacking style of play. The Frenchman has already scored 5 goals and assisted a further six in the 2020-21 campaign.

If he keeps performing at this level, you can expect the 24-year-old winger to attract attention from some of Europe's biggest clubs.


#7 Houssem Aouar (Lyon)

Houssem Aouar was Lyon's talisman last season
Houssem Aouar was Lyon's talisman last season

Although only 22-years-old, Houssem Aouar has established himself as one of the best midfielders in Ligue 1. The Frenchman has been immense for Lyon over the past few seasons and his stock has only risen in 2020.

Aouar brings a mix of flair and dynamism in midfield which have drawn comparisons to another French midfielder by the name of Zinedine Zidane. Aouar has also shown that he has an eye for goal, often being able to find the back of the net when presented with a chance. He already has three goals and four assists in Ligue 1 this season.

Aouar has been the subject of constant transfer speculation, with a move to Arsenal reportedly falling apart in the summer. The Frenchman's future looks set to be away from Lyon sooner rather than later.


#6 Angel Di Maria (PSG)

Di Maria has been one of PSG's most reliable players
Di Maria has been one of PSG's most reliable players

Angel Di Maria had a stellar year for the French champions last season. The Argentine was PSG's chief provider last season, with 20 assists across all competitions.

Di Maria has been one of PSG's most important players since his move from Manchester United. The 32-year-old can play across the front line in any attacking position and has proved to be a menace for most defenders he has come up against.

Di Maria hasn't looked like slowing down this season either, as he has already recorded five assists in Ligue 1 along with a further two in the Champions League. If PSG are going to win any silverware this season, you can be sure that Di Maria would have had a big role to play.


#5 Mike Maignan (Lille)

Mike Maignan in action in the Champions League
Mike Maignan in action in the Champions League

Mike Maignan has been the best goalkeeper in Ligue 1 in 2020. The Frenchman has been one of the main reasons why Lille have been performing at such a high level on a weekly basis.

The shot-stopper won the Golden Glove last season after keeping 12 clean sheets in 28 Ligue 1 appearances. Maignan has become a commanding presence in the box and has vastly improved his distribution this season.

The 25-year-old has already kept eight clean sheets in the 17 games he's played this season, as Lille currently sit second in the Ligue 1 standings.

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Edited by Vishal Subramanian