Is Lens’s Tobin Better Than PSG’s Stars? A Deep Dive into Ligue 1’s Rising Talents

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[MyDaily = Reporter Kim Jong-guk] Reims’ squad, which forced Paris Saint-Germain into a late-season title fight, grabbed headlines for its run in the 2025–26 Ligue 1 campaign.

PSG’s 2-0 win at Reims on the 14th sealed the 2025–26 Ligue 1 crown and a fifth straight domestic title. Reims pushed PSG for most of the season but fell short in the pivotal head-to-head that ultimately cost them a shot at the trophy.

French outlets including MediaFoot wrote on the 17th that Reims led Ligue 1 for a long stretch — an impressive achievement given the club lacks PSG’s star-studded roster. Coverage focused on whether any Reims players could step up to PSG’s level, noting that Luis Enrique’s squad is packed with world-class options and that breaking into the lineup would be difficult.

Some reports even suggested Reims’ right winger Tobang outshines Lee Kang-in and Mbaye, arguing he might fit PSG’s rotation better than several alternatives. Still, most expect Tobang to stay at Reims next season; he has reportedly expressed a desire to remain and compete with the club in next season’s UEFA Champions League.

Tobang — who has played for Marseille (France), Tigres (Mexico) and Udinese (Italy) — was one of Reims’ primary attacking threats this season. He has 13 caps and 2 goals for France and was part of the national squad that won the 2018 World Cup.

Amid persistent links to Atlético Madrid, Lee Kang-in was sidelined with an ankle injury sustained against Brest. PSG said on the 12th that Lee would undergo several days of indoor training. He missed the title-clinching trip to Reims, but Foot Mercato reported on the 16th that Lee has returned to team training — welcome news for PSG ahead of their match with Paris FC.

PSG face Paris FC on the 18th in the final match of Ligue 1’s 34th round. The club then turns its focus to the UEFA Champions League final against Arsenal on the 31st, where PSG will attempt to defend the trophy.

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