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Penalty Takers Ligue 1 (25/26)
Here’s a list of the penalty takers for all French Ligue 1 sides in the 2025/26 season.
All updates will stem from who is regularly taking set pieces for each team as time goes on. If the penalty taker changes or someone loses ownership, it’ll be reflected in this list – helpful for you throughout the season.
Table: Penalty Takers Ligue 1 Season 2025/26
| Ligue 1 2025/26 (Global) | League Total | 32 | 22 | 10 | 68,75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Club | Player | Penalties Taken | Pens Scored | Pens Missed | Conversion Rate (%) |
| Paris Saint-Germain | Ousmane Dembélé | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7 % |
| Olympique Marseille | Mason Greenwood | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7 % |
| AS Monaco | Ansu Fati | 3 | 3 | 0 | 100.0 % |
| OGC Nice | Sofiane Diop | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.0 % |
| LOSC Lille | Nabil Bentaleb | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.0 % |
| LOSC Lille | Olivier Giroud | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 % |
| RC Strasbourg Alsace | Joaquín Panichelli | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100.0 % |
| RC Lens | Wesley Saïd | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.0 % |
| RC Lens | Florian Thauvin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.0 % |
| Stade Brestois 29 | Romain Del Castillo | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100.0 % |
| FC Toulouse | Aron Dønnum | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.0 % |
| FC Toulouse | Cristian Cásseres Jr. | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 % |
| FC Toulouse | Frank Magri | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 % |
| AJ Auxerre | Josué Casimir | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 % |
| Stade Rennais FC | Ludovic Blas | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.0 % |
| FC Nantes | Matthis Abline | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 % |
| Angers SCO | Himad Abdelli | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.0 % |
| Le Havre AC | Issa Soumaré | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.0 % |
| Le Havre AC | Abdoulaye Touré | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 % |
| FC Lorient | Sambou Soumano | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 % |
| Paris FC | Jean-Philippe Krasso | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.0 % |
| Paris FC | Ilan Kebbal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.0 % |
| FC Metz | Gauthier Hein | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.0 % |
| FC Metz | Habib Diallo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 % |
| Last updated: | 7.10.2025 |
Our list is not static; it evolves as the season progresses. Any changes in penalty-taking responsibilities or shifts in the team’s pecking order will be promptly reflected in this list.
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Who Takes Ligue 1 Penalties in 2025/26?
Team-by-Team Guide
The 2025/26 Ligue 1 campaign kicks off in August and, as always, knowing each club’s designated penalty taker can turn a decent fantasy pick into a weekly captaincy lock. Below is our pre-season assessment, built from end-of-season match logs, official squad announcements, and credible French outlets. We will update the list after the first competitive round if reality deviates from pre-season plans.
Paris SG
Likeliest taker: Ousmane Dembélé, Vitinha
With Kylian Mbappé gone, the spot-kick hierarchy reset. Vitinha put away both late-season penalties and, in the absence of a marquee striker signing, remains second of the queue, as Dembele scored the first penalty of the actual season, ahead of Ramos and Doue.
AS Monaco
Likeliest taker: Folarin Balogun
Wissam Ben Yedder’s exit leaves Balogun, who converted four of six last term, as the logical successor. Manager Adi Hütter confirmed the American’s status during Monaco’s first July media day.
Olympique Marseille
Likeliest taker: Mason Greenwood, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
The veteran finished 5/5 in 2024/25 and is still on Igor Tudor’s whiteboard. But Greenwood is the main taker this season.
LOSC Lille
Status: TBD
Jonathan David joined Juventus, leaving Lille without an obvious replacement. Yusuf Yazıcı has a perfect 3/3 career record but rarely starts. We’ll know more after the final friendly against Braga.
Stade Rennais
Likeliest taker: Martin Terrier
Benjamin Bourigeaud left for the Qatari Stars League. Terrier, already the side’s primary finisher from open play, is tipped to inherit dead-ball duties.
OGC Nice
Likeliest taker: Terem Moffi
Three confident conversions last year and no challengers in sight. Simple.
Olympique Lyon
Likeliest taker: Alexandre Lacazette
Seven goals from the spot and the captain’s armband mean this one is carved in stone—unless Lyon cash in late and sell him to the Premier League (unlikely).
RC Lens
Likeliest taker: Florian Sotoca
Lens share set pieces, but not penalties. Sotoca (4/4) should retain the role while Lois Openda focuses on open-play havoc.
Toulouse FC
Likeliest taker: Thijs Dallinga
Scored the only Toulouse penalty last term. New boss Carles Martínez confirmed “no change” in June.
Stade Brestois
Likeliest taker: Romain Del Castillo
Brest’s creative hub and first-choice penalty specialist. Zero preseason doubt.
FC Nantes
Likeliest taker: Mostafa Mohamed
Converted four of five in 2024/25. Wears the No. 9 and, more importantly, the coach’s trust.
RC Strasbourg
Status: TBD
With Kevin Gameiro released, a shoot-out is literally brewing. Habib Diallo would be favourite if he wins back a starting spot.
Paris FC (Promoted)
Likeliest taker: Ilan Kebbal
Perfect from the spot in Ligue 2, including a promotion-clinching kick at Caen. Early friendlies suggest continuity.
AJ Auxerre (Promoted)
Status: TBD
Auxerre’s summer rebuild is massive. Keep an eye on loan arrivals—especially if a senior striker joins.
FC Lorient (Promoted)
Status: TBD
The 2024/25 taker, Romain Faivre, returned to Bournemouth. Lorient fans will hope new signing Mohamed Bamba steps up, but nothing is official yet.
Angers SCO (Promoted)
Likeliest taker: Himad Abdelli (tentative)
Abdelli knocked in both of Angers’ Ligue 2 penalties. If he keeps his midfield starting spot, expect him on the spot too.
Le Havre AC
Likeliest taker: Nabil Alioui
Le Havre earned just one penalty in 24/25. Alioui buried it and should keep priority.
FC Metz
Status: TBD
Georges Mikautadze, scorer of all four Metz penalties last season, joined Lyon. Pre-season matches haven’t produced a kick yet, so watch the August opener.
Why these calls matter
Penalties account for roughly 12 percent of Ligue 1 goals. Locking down the correct taker saves you transfers, boosts captaincy upside, and—if you bet—draws the line between speculation and informed choice. Bookmark SetPieceTakers.com and check back after every matchweek. We update tables within 24 hours of the final whistle.
Stay In the Know as Roles Evolve
Football is a dynamic sport, and tactics change as the season unfolds. Players’ roles may evolve, but our commitment is to keep you updated with the latest developments. If there’s a shift in the penalty takers or a new player emerges as the designated spot-kick specialist, you’ll find those updates in this list.
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