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Fabián Ruiz Sets Ligue 1 Record With 49-Game Unbeaten Streak
Often overshadowed by midfield partners João Neves and Vitinha, Ruiz has quietly become a key player under Luis Enrique. Simply put, when he plays, PSG does not lose. The Spanish midfielder started once again in PSG’s 6-1 victory over AS Saint-Étienne on Saturday, using the occasion to set a new Ligue 1 McDonald's record for the longest unbeaten run by a single player.
The 2024 European champion last tasted defeat nearly a year ago when PSG lost 3-1 to FC Lorient at Parc des Princes. Since then, he has played 49 matches without losing, overtaking Marquinhos’ previous record of 48 games between 2014 and 2016. Vitinha, currently on a 47-game unbeaten streak, could soon surpass the Brazilian defender’s mark as well.
Most Consecutive Unbeaten Games in Ligue 1 Since 1947-48:
Player | Team | Start Date | End Date | Matches | Wins | Draws |
| Fabian Ruiz | PSG | 07/05/2023 | (in progress) | 49 | 39 | 10 |
| Marquinhos | PSG | 10/05/2014 | 03/13/2016 | 48 | 37 | 11 |
| Vitinha | PSG | 09/30/2023 | (in progress) | 47 | 36 | 11 |
| Thiago Motta | PSG | 02/05/2012 | 03/28/2014 | 43 | 34 | 9 |
| Warren Zaire-Emery | PSG | 09/24/2023 | (in progress) | 43 | 32 | 11 |
| Eric Decroix | LOSC (4), Nantes (37) | 03/26/1994 | 07/26/1995 | 41 | 25 | 16 |
| Blaise Matuidi | PSG | 01/18/2015 | 20/02/2016 | 41 | 34 | 7 |
| Gianluigi Donnarumma | PSG | 09/24/2023 | (in progress) | 40 | 32 | 8 |
| Marquinhos | PSG | 12/08/2023 | (in progress) | 39 | 28 | 11 |
| Serge Aurier | Toulouse (1), PSG (37) | 05/17/2014 | 08/21/2016 | 38 | 31 | 7 |
The 28-year-old’s tactical awareness and ability to dictate play make him one of the most influential midfielders in Europe. Having missed PSG’s only two league defeats last season, he is currently on a personal streak of 46 unbeaten games since the previous campaign. Across Europe’s top five leagues, only Bayer Leverkusen’s Robert Andrich has a longer active unbeaten streak, with 47 games.
Most Unbeaten Matches in Europe’s Top Five Leagues Since 2023-24:
Player | Team | Matches | Wins | Draws |
| Robert Andrich | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 47 | 36 | 11 |
| Fabian Ruiz | Paris Saint-Germain | 46 | 36 | 10 |
| Marquinhos | Paris Saint-Germain | 39 | 28 | 11 |
| Jonas Hofmann | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 38 | 29 | 9 |
| Rodri | Manchester City | 36 | 28 | 8 |
Consistency and Winning Mentality
While Ruiz’s current run includes just seven straight wins—far from Neymar’s Ligue 1 McDonald's record of 19 consecutive victories—his overall win percentage in the French top flight is remarkable. Since joining PSG, he has won 76.7% of his league matches, ranking him fourth all-time in Ligue 1 history, behind Abdou Diallo (80%), Pablo Sarabia (79.7%), and Ander Herrera (77.6%).
Even more impressively, Ruiz has the lowest loss percentage in Ligue 1 history (minimum 50 appearances). With just 6.8% of his matches ending in defeat, he tops the list ahead of Thiago Motta (7.2%) and Christopher Nkunku (7.3%).
Lowest Loss Percentages in Ligue 1 Since 1947-48 (Minimum 50 Games):
Player | Matches | Victories | Draws | Loss | Loss% |
| Fabián Ruiz | 73 | 56 | 12 | 5 | 6.8% |
| Thiago Motta | 166 | 116 | 38 | 12 | 7.2% |
| Christopher Nkunku | 55 | 42 | 9 | 4 | 7.3% |
| Ezequiel Lavezzi | 107 | 76 | 23 | 8 | 7.5% |
| Kevin Trapp | 63 | 48 | 10 | 5 | 7.9% |
| Nuno Mendes | 75 | 52 | 17 | 6 | 8.0% |
| Maxwell | 145 | 100 | 33 | 12 | 8.3% |
| Lucas Moura | 153 | 108 | 32 | 13 | 8.5% |
| Edinson Cavani | 200 | 146 | 36 | 18 | 9.0% |
| Zlatan Ibrahimović | 122 | 88 | 23 | 11 | 9.0% |
Ruiz’s numbers confirm his status as a lucky charm for PSG. Whenever he is on the pitch, his team is incredibly difficult to beat. With his streak still active, he will look to extend his record in the coming weeks, further cementing his place in Ligue 1 history.
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