As the French Ligue 1 season culminates, the prestigious Get French Football News (GFFN) awards have revealed their top honorees, a culmination of fan engagement and expert analysis. Each winner was determined by an equal weighting of public votes and selections from the GFFN editorial team. These accolades celebrate the individuals who have left an indelible mark on the league, from the player who dominated the midfield to the manager who orchestrated a remarkable turnaround, and the most impactful new face.
Vitinha, the dynamic midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain, has been crowned the GFFN Ligue 1 Player of the Season. His consistent excellence as the team's anchor, combined with his exceptional passing and relentless work rate, proved crucial for PSG's success, even leading the team as vice-captain in Marquinhos' absence. In a separate category, Afonso Moreira of Lyon earned the title of Young Player of the Season, a testament to his rapid rise and significant contributions of eight goals and eleven assists in thirty-six appearances. Furthermore, the Manager of the Season award went to Pierre Sage, recognized for his extraordinary ability to revitalize struggling teams, first with Lyon and then with RC Lens, leading them to unexpected heights. Mamadou Sangaré, a key acquisition for RC Lens, was named Signing of the Season, demonstrating a seamless transition and immediate impact, culminating in the Marc-Vivien Foé Award for the best African player in Ligue 1. On the other hand, Lucas Chevalier, the goalkeeper for Paris Saint-Germain, was named the Flop of the Season, after a promising start was overshadowed by a mid-season benching. Beyond the domestic league, Michael Olise, playing for Bayern Munich, was celebrated as the Best Frenchman Abroad, showcasing phenomenal offensive statistics and becoming a central figure for both his club and the French national team.
