Esteban Lepaul Becomes Ligue 1 Top Scorer with 21 Goals

Esteban Lepaul capped the Ligue 1 campaign as the competition’s leading scorer. He finished with 21 goals, ending the season ahead of all rivals. His tally makes him the first player outside Paris Saint‑Germain to claim the award in 11 years. Lepaul added to his total in the final matchday, finding the net as Rennes fell 3‑1 away to Olympique de Marseille. The goal marked his second strike of the game and reinforced his position at the top of the scoring chart. The 21‑goal haul surpasses the output of many PSG forwards this season, underscoring Lepaul’s consistency throughout the campaign. His performance has been a key factor in Rennes’ attacking play. The last non‑PSG player to win the Ligue 1 golden boot was in 2013, highlighting the dominance of the Paris club over the past decade. Lepaul’s achievement breaks that long‑standing pattern. Former Rennes attacker Martin Terrier had set the goal of reaching the top‑scorer spot for Lepaul earlier in the season. Lepaul’s delivery of that objective reflects the ambition fostered within the club. The Rennes forward’s success caps a season in which he proved a reliable source of goals for his side. His accomplishment will be remembered as a highlight of the French league’s 2025‑26 campaign.