Best Strikers in the Ligue 1 (Oct 2025)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Ligue 1 Strikers 2022-23
Our database tracked 55 Ligue 1 Strikers in the 2022-23 season, representing 22 clubs with a combined market value of €444.3M. The average market value for Ligue 1 Strikers was €8.1M, with the average age at 25.8 years old.
The most valuable striker in the Ligue 1 was Ousmane Dembélé, worth €90.0M and played for Paris Saint-Germain at 28 years old. The top 5 Strikers averaged €43.0M in market value, including Gonçalo Ramos and Amine Gouiri.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked striker was Kader Meïté (18 years, Stade Rennais FC, €5.0M), while the oldest was Olivier Giroud (39 years, LOSC Lille, €1.5M). Research shows Strikers typically peak at age 26.
Historical analysis showed 34 Strikers (62%) increased in market value over the following 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, then-current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The Ligue 1 market for Strikers remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2022-23 season.
💡 Use the search bar below to find specific players, or apply filters to narrow results by club, age range, or market value. Click the chart icon next to any player to view their historical value trajectory and forecast.
Explore Market Size by Position in Ligue 1
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Ligue 1 Strikers. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 22 clubs with €444.3M combined value.
Age Distribution: Ligue 1 Strikers
The Ligue 1 ST market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 24-26 bracket (14 players, 25% of market). The 24-26 age group holds the most value at €147.0M, averaging €10.5M per player.
Top Strikers by Age Bracket
U21 Years (9 players)
21-23 Years (11 players)
24-26 Years (14 players)
27-29 Years (8 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 6 Strikers (11% of players) control €233.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with elite (€50m+) tier representing 2% of the Ligue 1 ST pool.
Elite (€50M+)
Premium (€30-50M)
High (€15-30M)
Club Distribution: Ligue 1 Strikers
Among 22 Ligue 1 clubs, Paris Saint-Germain leads with 2 Strikers worth €130.0M (averaging €65.0M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 58% of tracked Strikers.
Paris Saint-Germain (2 Strikers)
AS Monaco (4 Strikers)
Olympique Marseille (3 Strikers)
RC Strasbourg Alsace (2 Strikers)
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Ousmane Dembélé
Paris Saint-Germain • 28 years old
€90.0M
€90.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €88.9M
92.7
Gonçalo Ramos
Paris Saint-Germain • 24 years old
€34.6M
€40.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €46.2M
85.0
Amine Gouiri
Olympique Marseille • 25 years old
€25.9M
€30.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €31.8M
77.7
Mika Biereth
AS Monaco • 22 years old
€25.9M
€30.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €36.3M
76.6
Emmanuel Emegha
RC Strasbourg Alsace • 22 years old
€21.6M
€25.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €30.3M
74.3
Folarin Balogun
AS Monaco • 24 years old
€15.6M
€18.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €20.0M
71.3
Matthis Abline
FC Nantes • 22 years old
€15.6M
€18.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €21.8M
70.2
Terem Moffi
OGC Nice • 26 years old
€13.0M
€15.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €15.4M
69.0
Breel Embolo
Stade Rennais FC • 28 years old
€12.0M
€12.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €11.4M
64.8
George Ilenikhena
AS Monaco • 19 years old
€13.0M
€15.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €20.4M
64.7
Willem Geubbels
Paris FC • 24 years old
€8.6M
€10.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €11.1M
60.4
Odsonne Édouard
RC Lens • 27 years old
€8.0M
€8.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €7.6M
56.9
Estéban Lepaul
Stade Rennais FC • 25 years old
€6.1M
€7.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €7.4M
55.9
Joaquín Panichelli
RC Strasbourg Alsace • 23 years old
€6.1M
€7.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €8.1M
55.9
Neal Maupay
Olympique Marseille • 29 years old
€8.0M
€8.0M
+0.0%
Expected: €7.6M
55.4
Hamza Igamane
LOSC Lille • 22 years old
€6.1M
€7.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €8.5M
54.9
Habib Diallo
FC Metz • 30 years old
€6.5M
€6.5M
+0.0%
Expected: €6.2M
52.1
Martín Satriano
Olympique Lyon • 24 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €5.6M
51.8
Sékou Mara
AJ Auxerre • 23 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €5.8M
51.8
Mohamed Bamba
FC Lorient • 23 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €5.8M
51.8
Scout Tools
Advanced analytics for scouting and recruitment decisions. Each tool provides unique insights into player value, potential, and market dynamics.
Pre-Peak Value Efficiency (PPVE)
Identifies pre-peak players offering exceptional value relative to their age bracket. Higher PPVE = better value.
Understanding Pre-Peak Value Efficiency (PPVE)
AS Monaco's George Ilenikhena at 19 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 10.00×. That means George Ilenikhena is valued 10.00× higher than the median player in the U21 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Paris Saint-Germain's Gonçalo Ramos, who is 24 years old, with a 8.00× PPVE. Third is Amine Gouiri of Olympique Marseille, who is 25 years old with a 6.00× PPVE.
How PPVE is calculated: PPVE compares a player's current market value to the median value of all players in their age bracket. A PPVE of 10.00× means the player is worth 900% more than typical players their age—making them high-value targets before they reach peak value.
PPVE by Age Bracket
| Rank | Player | Age | Bracket | Current Value | Bracket Median | PPVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | George Ilenikhena AS Monaco | 19 | U21 | €15.0M | €1.5M | 10.00× |
| #2 | Gonçalo Ramos Paris Saint-Germain | 24 | 24-26 | €40.0M | €5.0M | 8.00× |
| #3 | Amine Gouiri Olympique Marseille | 25 | 24-26 | €30.0M | €5.0M | 6.00× |
| #4 | Mika Biereth AS Monaco | 22 | 21-23 | €30.0M | €5.0M | 6.00× |
| #5 | Emmanuel Emegha RC Strasbourg Alsace | 22 | 21-23 | €25.0M | €5.0M | 5.00× |
| #6 | Folarin Balogun AS Monaco | 24 | 24-26 | €18.0M | €5.0M | 3.60× |
| #7 | Matthis Abline FC Nantes | 22 | 21-23 | €18.0M | €5.0M | 3.60× |
| #8 | Kader Meïté Stade Rennais FC | 18 | U21 | €5.0M | €1.5M | 3.33× |
| #9 | Damián Pizarro Le Havre AC | 20 | U21 | €3.2M | €1.5M | 2.13× |
| #10 | Willem Geubbels Paris FC | 24 | 24-26 | €10.0M | €5.0M | 2.00× |
| #11 | Joaquín Panichelli RC Strasbourg Alsace | 23 | 21-23 | €7.0M | €5.0M | 1.40× |
| #12 | Estéban Lepaul Stade Rennais FC | 25 | 24-26 | €7.0M | €5.0M | 1.40× |
| #13 | Hamza Igamane LOSC Lille | 22 | 21-23 | €7.0M | €5.0M | 1.40× |
| #14 | Sékou Mara AJ Auxerre | 23 | 21-23 | €5.0M | €5.0M | 1.00× |
| #15 | Mohamed Bamba FC Lorient | 23 | 21-23 | €5.0M | €5.0M | 1.00× |
| #16 | Martín Satriano Olympique Lyon | 24 | 24-26 | €5.0M | €5.0M | 1.00× |
| #17 | Ilyes Housni Paris Saint-Germain Espoirs | 20 | U21 | €1.5M | €1.5M | 1.00× |
| #18 | Paris Brunner AS Monaco | 19 | U21 | €1.5M | €1.5M | 1.00× |
| #19 | Santiago Hidalgo FC Toulouse | 20 | U21 | €1.5M | €1.5M | 1.00× |
| #20 | Kevin Carlos OGC Nice | 24 | 24-26 | €4.5M | €5.0M | 0.90× |
Return-to-Peak Potential (RPP)
Recovery potential from current value to forecasted peak. Shows how much upside remains for players approaching their prime.
No RPP data available (requires forecast values in database)
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Stade Rennais FC's Kader Meïté has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 105.9. That means Kader Meïté has 41% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is FC Toulouse's Julián Vignolo with a 105.9 RAU (41% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Sidiki Chérif of Angers SCO with a 105.9 RAU (41% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 105.9 means the upside is 105.9× greater than the uncertainty—making it a high-confidence growth opportunity. Target RAU ≥2.0 for balanced risk-reward.
Risk-Adjusted Upside by Player
| Rank | Player | Expected | Range | Upside % | RAU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kader Meïté Stade Rennais FC | €7.1M | €6.1M-8.0M | +41% | 105.9 |
| #2 | Julián Vignolo FC Toulouse | €565K | €487K-643K | +41% | 105.9 |
| #3 | Sidiki Chérif Angers SCO | €1.1M | €975K-1.3M | +41% | 105.9 |
| #4 | Paris Brunner AS Monaco | €2.0M | €1.8M-2.3M | +36% | 96.4 |
| #5 | George Ilenikhena AS Monaco | €20.4M | €17.6M-23.3M | +36% | 96.4 |
| #6 | Ibou Sané FC Metz | €787K | €679K-896K | +31% | 86.2 |
| #7 | Damián Pizarro Le Havre AC | €4.2M | €3.6M-4.8M | +31% | 86.2 |
| #8 | Ilyes Housni Paris Saint-Germain Espoirs | €2.0M | €1.7M-2.2M | +31% | 86.2 |
| #9 | Santiago Hidalgo FC Toulouse | €2.0M | €1.7M-2.2M | +31% | 86.2 |
| #10 | Emersonn FC Toulouse | €1.8M | €1.5M-2.0M | +26% | 75.2 |
| #11 | Elysée Logbo Le Havre AC | €505K | €435K-574K | +26% | 75.2 |
| #12 | Pablo Pagis FC Lorient | €4.2M | €3.7M-4.7M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #13 | Hamza Igamane LOSC Lille | €8.5M | €7.5M-9.5M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #14 | Emmanuel Emegha RC Strasbourg Alsace | €30.3M | €26.6M-33.9M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #15 | Mika Biereth AS Monaco | €36.3M | €32.0M-40.7M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #16 | Matthis Abline FC Nantes | €21.8M | €19.2M-24.4M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #17 | Rémy Labeau Lascary Stade Brestois 29 | €2.4M | €2.1M-2.7M | +21% | 72.7 |
| #18 | Sékou Mara AJ Auxerre | €5.8M | €5.1M-6.5M | +16% | 57.7 |
| #19 | Mohamed Bamba FC Lorient | €5.8M | €5.1M-6.5M | +16% | 57.7 |
| #20 | Joaquín Panichelli RC Strasbourg Alsace | €8.1M | €7.2M-9.1M | +16% | 57.7 |
Roster Pressure Index (RPI)
Squad depth pressure based on Z-score distribution. Negative RPI = thin depth, positive = deep roster.
What This Shows
Z-Score explained: Measures how many standard deviations a player's strength is from the position average. Z-Score = 0 means average, +1.0 is one standard deviation above average, -1.0 is below average.
How to use: RPI < -1.0 indicates critical depth shortage. These positions need immediate reinforcement. RPI > +1.0 suggests strong depth, allowing selective, high-value additions only.
Current market: striker position shows strong depth (avg Z-score: 0.00). RPI: 0.00.
Position Depth Analysis
Highest Z-Scores
Lowest Z-Scores
Age-Share Concentration (ASC)
Identifies players capturing disproportionate value relative to age group representation. Positive ASC = value concentration.
Understanding Age-Share Concentration (ASC)
AC Ajaccio's Andy Delort in the 30+ age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-17.0%. That means Habib Diallo captures 6.6% of total market value while representing only 23.6% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is Paris FC's Nouha Dicko with a +-17.0% ASC (6.6% value share vs 23.6% player share in 30+ bracket). Third is Ally Samatta of Le Havre AC with a +-17.0% ASC (6.6% value vs 23.6% players in 30+ bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-17.0% ASC means the player captures -17.0% more market value than their numerical representation—indicating marquee status. ASC > +15% = elite dominance, ASC < -15% = potential value targets.
Value Concentration by Player
| Rank | Player | Age Bracket | Value Share | Player Share | ASC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Andy Delort AC Ajaccio | 30+ | 6.6% | 23.6% | -17.0% |
| #2 | Nouha Dicko Paris FC | 30+ | 6.6% | 23.6% | -17.0% |
| #3 | Ally Samatta Le Havre AC | 30+ | 6.6% | 23.6% | -17.0% |
| #4 | Wesley Saïd RC Lens | 30+ | 6.6% | 23.6% | -17.0% |
| #5 | Florian Thauvin RC Lens | 30+ | 6.6% | 23.6% | -17.0% |
| #6 | Pierre-Yves Hamel Paris FC | 30+ | 6.6% | 23.6% | -17.0% |
| #7 | Ludovic Ajorque Stade Brestois 29 | 30+ | 6.6% | 23.6% | -17.0% |
| #8 | Habib Diallo FC Metz | 30+ | 6.6% | 23.6% | -17.0% |
| #9 | Florian Sotoca RC Lens | 30+ | 6.6% | 23.6% | -17.0% |
| #10 | André Ayew Without Club | 30+ | 6.6% | 23.6% | -17.0% |
| #11 | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Olympique Marseille | 30+ | 6.6% | 23.6% | -17.0% |
| #12 | Olivier Giroud LOSC Lille | 30+ | 6.6% | 23.6% | -17.0% |
| #13 | Youssef El Arabi FC Nantes | 30+ | 6.6% | 23.6% | -17.0% |
| #14 | Neal Maupay Olympique Marseille | 27-29 | 30.2% | 14.5% | +15.6% |
| #15 | Breel Embolo Stade Rennais FC | 27-29 | 30.2% | 14.5% | +15.6% |
| #16 | Aiyegun Tosin FC Lorient | 27-29 | 30.2% | 14.5% | +15.6% |
| #17 | Ousmane Dembélé Paris Saint-Germain | 27-29 | 30.2% | 14.5% | +15.6% |
| #18 | Mama Baldé Stade Brestois 29 | 27-29 | 30.2% | 14.5% | +15.6% |
| #19 | Odsonne Édouard RC Lens | 27-29 | 30.2% | 14.5% | +15.6% |
| #20 | Jean-Philippe Krasso Paris FC | 27-29 | 30.2% | 14.5% | +15.6% |
Buy-Now vs Wait-List Map
Categorizes players by age position and upside potential to guide timing of acquisition.
What This Shows
How to use: "Buy Now - High Upside" = immediate priority targets. "Watch List" = monitor for 6-12 months. "Peak" = pay premium for proven performers. "Aging" = short-term depth only.
Current market: 21 immediate targets, 10 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 9 at peak.
BUY NOW - High Upside
WATCH LIST - High Upside
No players in this category
BUY NOW - Medium Upside
PEAK Players
Price vs Peer Z-Score
IQR-based pricing analysis relative to position peers. Identifies over/undervalued players vs market.
What This Shows
How to use: Z-score < -1.5 = significantly undervalued (potential bargain). Z-score > +1.5 = premium pricing (requires strong justification). Within ±1.0 = fair market value.
Current market: Position median is €90.0M. 0 undervalued, 1 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ibrahima Niane Disqualification | €1.0M | €4.0M | -1.33 | Good Value |
Julián Vignolo FC Toulouse | €400K | €4.0M | -1.22 | Good Value |
Ibou Sané FC Metz | €600K | €4.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Florian Thauvin RC Lens | €5.0M | €4.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Aiyegun Tosin FC Lorient | €2.0M | €4.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Jean-Philippe Krasso Paris FC | €5.0M | €4.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Amine Gouiri Olympique Marseille | €30.0M | €4.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Mostafa Mohamed FC Nantes | €5.0M | €4.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Terem Moffi OGC Nice | €15.0M | €4.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Sékou Mara AJ Auxerre | €5.0M | €4.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Mohamed Bamba FC Lorient | €5.0M | €4.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Matthis Abline FC Nantes | €18.0M | €4.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Sidiki Chérif Angers SCO | €800K | €4.0M | -0.78 | Good Value |
Elysée Logbo Le Havre AC | €400K | €4.0M | -0.76 | Good Value |
Youssef El Arabi FC Nantes | €150K | €4.0M | -0.54 | Good Value |
Nouha Dicko Paris FC | €350K | €4.0M | -0.46 | Fair Value |
Pierre-Yves Hamel Paris FC | €500K | €4.0M | -0.40 | Fair Value |
Martín Satriano Olympique Lyon | €5.0M | €4.0M | -0.40 | Fair Value |
André Ayew Without Club | €600K | €4.0M | -0.36 | Fair Value |
Sambou Soumano FC Lorient | €2.5M | €4.0M | -0.33 | Fair Value |