Ousmane Dembélé and Melchie Dumornay were recognised by their peers as the men’s and women’s players of the 2025-26 season at the 2026 UNFP awards, for their performances with Paris Saint-Germain and OL Lyonnes respectively.
Dembélé, 28, claimed the UNFP Ligue 1 player of the year award for the second consecutive season.
The France international picked up the award five days after scoring the goal that sent PSG into the Champions League final.
Coach of the year
Pierre Sage was named coach of the year for steering Lens to at least second place in Ligue 1 and an appearance in the final of the Coupe de France on 22 May at the Stade de France.
"It's a great source of pride," said the 47-year-old Frenchman, after receiving his accolade from France coach Didier Deschamps.
"At Lens, we've achieved a lot with very little," added Sage. "It's a testament to the hard work of the technical staff and the commitment the players have shown all season.
"When you see the process to the end and achieve a certain level of success, of course, you're very happy."
Best goalkeepers
Lens goalkeeper Robin Risser was judged the best male goalkeeper of the season, and Paris FC's Mylène Chavas took the women's prize, as her side reached the Première Ligue play-offs.
PSG's Désiré Doué was named the best player under 21 for the second consecutive season. Justine Rouquet of Montpellier claimed the honour in the women's category.
