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Lens most-used starting XI40 MATCHES

Lens' most-used starting XI this season, across 40 official matches, was Risser in goal, a back five of Sarr, Udol, Ganiou, Baidoo and Abdulhamid, and Thauvin, Édouard and Saïd further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

  1. GKRisser
  2. DEFSarr
  3. DEFUdol
  4. DEFGaniou
  5. DEFBaidoo
  6. DEFAbdulhamid
  7. MIDThomasson
  8. MIDSangaré
  9. FWDThauvin
  10. FWDÉdouard
  11. FWDSaïd

Team news

  • No longer available: Sarr, Abdulhamid (on loan at AS Roma), Thomasson, Sangaré and Saïd.
  • Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 28 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 100% of matches.

Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Lens this season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

LEN
Lens
LEN
Est. 1906
Stade Bollaert-Delelis
Kit
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L1
Transfers
In· 4
Out· 8
Formation tendency
3-4-2-1most-used · 28 of last 30
3-4-2-1
93%
3-4-3
7%

Sets up with a back three in 100% of matches.

Most Common Lens Starting XI

Based on 40 official matches this season

40
Risser
GK·38 starts
5
Sarr
DEF·39 starts
Left the club
14
Udol
DEF·38 starts
25
Ganiou
DEF·28 starts
6
Baidoo
DEF·23 starts
23
Abdulhamid
DEF·20 starts
On loan at AS Roma
28
Thomasson
MID·35 starts
Left the club
8
Sangaré
MID·30 starts
Left the club
10
Thauvin
FWD·32 starts
11
Édouard
FWD·30 starts
22
Saïd
FWD·27 starts
Left the club

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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Stats & Facts

Lens

Who started Lens' last match?
Lens' starting XI on 22 May 2026 in the Coupe de France (3-4-3): R. Risser, K. Antonio, I. Ganiou, M. Sarr, S. Abdulhamid, M. Sangare, A. Thomasson, M. Udol, F. Thauvin, O. Edouard, A. Saint-Maximin.
What was Lens' last result?
Lens beat Nice 3–1 on 22 May 2026.
When did Lens last win?
Lens last won on 22 May 2026, beating Nice 3–1.
Who takes penalties for Lens?
F. Thauvin has taken the most penalties for Lens in the 2025/26 season, scoring 3 of 3.
Who has made the most starts for Lens this season?
M. Sarr leads with 39 starts for Lens across all competitions this season.
What formation does Lens use most often?
Lens have used a 3-4-2-1 in 38 of their 40 matches this season.
Which Lens goalkeeper has started the most this season?
R. Risser has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Lens this season, starting 38 matches.
Which Lens defender has started the most this season?
M. Sarr has made the most starts as defender for Lens this season, starting 39 matches.
Which Lens midfielder has started the most this season?
A. Thomasson has made the most starts as midfielder for Lens this season, starting 35 matches.
Which Lens forward has started the most this season?
F. Thauvin has made the most starts as forward for Lens this season, starting 32 matches.
Squad · 29 players

Goalkeepers

70
GK
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GK
Risser
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GK
Jourdren
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