For each position, GeniusIQ assessed players using eight specific statistical criteria, such as save percentage for goalkeepers and expected goals (xG) for forwards.
An overall score was then calculated to establish the Ligue 1 McDonald's Team of the Season for 2025/26.
According to the GeniusIQ methodology, the best XI of the season features four players from Paris Saint-Germain, three from RC Lens, and one each from Olympique de Marseille, Olympique Lyonnais, LOSC Lille and Paris FC.

Gerónimo Rulli (Olympique de Marseille)

Achraf Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain)

Aïssa Mandi (LOSC Lille)

Matthieu Udol (RC Lens)

Moussa Niakhaté (Olympique Lyonnais)

Mamadou Sangaré (RC Lens)

Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain)

Maxime Lopez (Paris FC)

Florian Thauvin (RC Lens)

Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain)

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Paris Saint-Germain)

Discover all the statistics from the 2025/26 season in the Data Zone.