Ligue 1 is one of the most popular European leagues. Know all about the maximum number of points achieved by a club in a single Ligue 1 season.
Ligue 1 is a French professional league for men’s association football clubs. It sits at the top of the French football league system and is also the country’s primary football competition. Ligue 1 is one of the popular leagues in Europe. It might not be at the same level as Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and Bundesliga but it has its own value. Paris Saint-Germain and AS Saint-Étienne are the most successful club, each having the most league titles. Olympique Lyonnais also has won the most consecutive titles. Meanwhile, Olympique de Marseille holds the record for having played the most seasons among the elite.
FC Nantes is the team with the longest consecutive unbeaten streak. The club also holds the record for the longest time without losing at home. Over the years, PSG’s popularity has grown massively across Europe. The club has also spent the cash heavily on players like Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr., Angel di Maria, Achraf Hakimi, Kylian Mbappe, Georginio Wijnaldum and Gianluigi Donnarumma – who are a part of the star-studded ensemble of Parc des Princes.
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Paris Saint-Germain or simply PSG is a professional football club based in Paris, France. It is considered France’s most successful club. During the 2000s, the club suffered a decline in fortunes. However, they have enjoyed a revival since 2011 and have a strong financial muscle. The club is also the most popular French football club currently across the world mainly due to the players present at their disposal. The club has even been home to stars like Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Thiago Silva and Edinson Cavani among others. So far, the club has achieved dominance in domestic competitions by winning multiple league titles and national cups. Now let us take a look at the maximum number of points achieved by a club in a single Ligue 1 season.
S. No | Team | Season | Points | Coach |
1 | Paris Saint-Germain | 2015-16 | 96 | Laurent Blanc |
2 | Monaco | 2016-17 | 95 | Leonardo Jardim |
3 | Paris Saint-Germain | 2017-18 | 93 | Unai Emery |
4 | Paris Saint-Germain | 2013-14 | 89 | Laurent Blanc |
5 | Paris Saint-Germain | 2016-17 | 87 | Unai Emery |
6 | Olympique Lyon | 2005-06 | 84 | Gérard Houllier |
7 | LOSC Lille | 2020-21 | 83 | Christophe Galtier |
8 | Paris Saint-Germain | 2020-21 | 82 | Thomas Tuchel |
9 | Montpellier | 2011-12 | 82 | René Girard |
10 | Monaco | 2017-18 | 80 | Leonardo Jardim |