in the Ligue 1 has 11 English players this season (2026/27), spread across 6 clubs. Charlie Cresswell of Rennes has played the most minutes so far, and Cameron Archer is the leading goalscorer. See every player’s club, position, playing time, goals, assists and availability below.
This season, there are 11 English players in the Ligue 1, across 6 clubs.
Which English players play in the Ligue 1?
The leading players by minutes played are currently Charlie Cresswell (Rennes), CJ Egan-Riley (Marseille), Tyler Morton (Lyon), Eric Dier (Monaco), Danny Namaso (Auxerre) and Angel Gomes (Marseille) and 5 others. The table on this page lists all 11 players, with their club, position and stats.
Which Ligue 1 club has the most English players?
Auxerre and Strasbourg each have 3. At Auxerre, they are Danny Namaso, Cameron Archer and Axel Tuanzebe.
Which English player has played the most minutes in the Ligue 1?
Charlie Cresswell of Rennes, with 1.087 minutes in 12 matches, including 12 starts.
Which English player has scored the most goals in the Ligue 1?
Cameron Archer of Auxerre, with 5 goals in 6 matches.
Which English players in the Ligue 1 are injured or suspended?
2 English players are currently unavailable: Tyler Morton of Lyon (injured, groin injury) and Samuel Amo-Ameyaw of Strasbourg (doubtful, not registered).
Auxerre
Danny Namaso
— Forward
8 matches · 8 starts · 659 minutes · 3 goals · 2 assists
Cameron Archer
— Forward
Played in 6 of 8 matches · 6 starts · 532 minutes · 5 goals
Axel Tuanzebe
— Defender
Played in 5 of 8 matches · 5 starts · 450 minutes