Enzo Le Fée: Lorient's Midfield Metronome

When it comes to ranking the big leagues based on their competitiveness, it’s unlikely that you’d find Ligue 1 at the pinnacle, with The Premier League, La Liga & Serie A a lot more even across the board, making them more cutthroat and in turn more appealing.

We all know about Paris Saint-Germain’s recent dominance in France due to the financial backing they enjoy; so the idea of another club sustaining a challenge for the crown looks more unlikely with every passing season, as the gap continues to widen between them and the rest of the teams in the league. 

As a consolation nonetheless, look one step below the throne and you see a picture of constant change, heterogeneity, and upward mobility - a few clubs with more humble balance sheets challenging for the higher spots.

These sides often come armed with largely unknown but exciting talents, displaying bold and distinctive tactics that power them towards a chance at playing Champions League football alongside the Parisian powerhouse as a reward. Examples include Lens since gaining promotion, Monaco from time to time, and the sleeping giants, that are Lyon and Marseille.