RC Lens, a proud club from the northern region of France, has a rich history and a passionate fanbase. Known for their vibrant red and yellow colors, Lens has made significant strides in recent years, competing fiercely in Ligue 1. The team boasts a blend of seasoned veterans and promising young talents, showcasing their commitment to both experience and future potential. With a solid squad and tactical prowess, they aim to challenge the traditional powerhouses of French football. Fans can expect an exciting season filled with thrilling matches and memorable moments.
Xtra rating
1971
Conservative: 1365
Rank club
70
Updated: 25 July 2026
Lens Upcoming matches by league
Ligue 1
-
22 August 2026 - 15:15 Regular Season - 1
LensNo H2HAuxerre
Stade Bollaert-Delelis -
29 August 2026 - 15:15 Regular Season - 2
StrasbourgNo H2HLens
Stade de la Meinau
Trophée des Champions
-
16 August 2026 - 18:00 Final
Paris Saint GermainNo H2HLens
Parc des Princes
Friendlies Clubs
-
8 August 2026 - 10:00 Club Friendlies
LensNo H2HSunderland
Lens Last matches by league
Ligue 1
Friendlies Clubs
-
25 July 2026 - 10:00 Club Friendlies
Lens2 - 2Charleroi
-
18 July 2026 - 10:00 Club Friendlies
Lens4 - 1Boulogne
Coupe de France
-
22 May 2026 - 19:00 Final
Lens3 - 1Nice
Stade de France -
21 April 2026 - 19:10 Semi-finals
Lens4 - 1Toulouse
Stade Bollaert-Delelis -
5 March 2026 - 20:10 Quarter-finals
Lyon2 - 2Lens
-
4 February 2026 - 20:00 Round of 16
Estac Troyes2 - 4Lens
Stade de l'Aube
UEFA Europa Conference League
Lens Team Roster
The current squad of RC Lens features a mix of well-known players and emerging talents. Leading the attack are notable names like W. Saïd and A. Zaroury, both of whom have shown impressive skills and goal-scoring ability. Midfield stalwarts such as P. Frankowski and A. Diallo bring experience and creativity to the team’s play. Defensively, the likes of F. Medina and K. Danso are crucial in maintaining a solid backline. In goal, B. Samba provides reliability and leadership. While the squad includes younger players like J. Cabot and A. Diouf, the blend of youth and experience makes Lens a formidable opponent in Ligue 1.
position Goalkeeper
position Defender
2
Ruben Aguilar
DEF
France
3
Maik Nawrocki
DEF
Poland
4
Nidal Čelik
DEF
Bosnia-Herzegovina
6
Samson Baidoo
DEF
Austria
14
Matthieu Udol
DEF
France
23
Saud Abdullah Salem Abdulhamid
DEF
Saudi Arabia
25
Pierre-Ismaëlo Ganiou
DEF
France
31
Souleymane Sagnan
DEF
France
32
Kyllian Anderson Antonio
DEF
France
position Midfielder
5
Andrija Bulatović
MID
Montenegro
8
Mamadou Sangaré
MID
Mali
9
Thorgan Ganael Francis Hazard
MID
Belgium
21
Amadou Haidara
MID
Mali
27
Michaël Bruno Dominique Cuisance
MID
France
38
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Mezian Mesloub
MID
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M. Soares
MID
position Attacker
7
Florian Sotoca
FWD
France
10
Florian Tristán Mariano Thauvin
FWD
France
11
Odsonne Édouard
FWD
French Guiana
14
Rémy Labeau Lascary
FWD
France
18
Rayan Fofana
FWD
France
19
Abdallah Dipo Sima
FWD
Senegal
22
Michał Krzysztof Skóraś
FWD
Poland
34
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Erawan Garnier
FWD
Last Lens Coachs
Pierre Sage
France
Coach since
1 July 2025
Coach until
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre Sage | France | 1 July 2025 | |
| William Still | Belgium | 1 June 2024 | |
| Franck Haise | France | 1 March 2020 | 1 June 2024 |
| Philippe Jacques William Montanier | France | 1 May 2018 | 1 February 2020 |
| Eric Sikora | France | 21 August 2017 | |
| Alain Casanova | France | 1 July 2016 | 1 August 2017 |
| Antoine Kombouare | New Caledonia | 1 June 2013 | 1 May 2016 |
| Eric Sikora | France | 25 September 2012 | 24 June 2013 |
| Jean-Louis Garcia | France | 1 June 2011 | 1 September 2012 |
| Ladislau Iosif Bölöni | Romania | 1 January 2011 | 1 June 2011 |
| Jean-Guy Wallemme | France | 1 May 2008 | 1 January 2011 |
| Jean-Guy Wallemme | France | 1 May 2008 | 1 January 2011 |
| Jean-Pierre Papin | France | 1 August 2007 | 1 May 2008 |
| Francis Gillot | France | 24 January 2005 | 28 May 2007 |
| Roger Lemerre | France | 1 March 1997 | 1 June 1997 |
| Slavoljub Muslin | Serbia | 1 July 1996 | 1 March 1997 |
| Roger Lemerre | France | 1 July 1978 | 1 June 1979 |
Lens Transfers
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Nawrocki |
Celtic
|
Transfer | 16 July 2026 |
| M. Skóraś |
Gent
|
Transfer | 13 July 2026 |
| T. Hazard |
Anderlecht
|
Free agent | 12 July 2026 |
| Saud Abdulhamid |
AS Roma
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| M. Cuisance |
Hertha BSC
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| A. Zaroury |
Panathinaikos
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| R. Labeau Lascary |
Stade Brestois 29
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| S. Sagnan |
Caen
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Y. Pandor |
Francs Borains
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| G. Capuano |
Boulogne
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| M. Fortin |
Padova
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| J. Chávez |
Sparta Praha
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| K. Diliwidi |
Quevilly
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| J. Agbonifo |
BK Hacken
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| F. Medina |
Marseille
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Sarr |
NEOM
|
Free agent | 21 July 2026 |
| A. Fulgini |
Al Khaleej Saihat
|
Free agent | 21 July 2026 |
| J. Agbonifo |
Jagiellonia
|
Loan | 20 July 2026 |
| M. Fortin |
Palermo
|
Loan | 17 July 2026 |
| W. Saïd |
Al Shamal
|
Free agent | 17 July 2026 |
| G. Koyalipou |
Kortrijk
|
Loan | 15 July 2026 |
| F. Medina |
Marseille
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| F. Sylla |
FC Sion
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| K. Diliwidi |
Dender
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| A. Thomasson |
Rennes
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| A. Saint-Maximin |
Charlotte
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| O. Lenne |
Boulogne
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| Y. Pandor |
Amiens
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| A. Bermont |
Angers
|
Loan | 30 June 2026 |
| A. Zaroury |
Panathinaikos
|
Transfer | 29 June 2026 |
Leagues Lens has participated in
Last matches statistics for Lens
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Lens
3 - 2
Toulouse
17 April 2026
|
13 / 41 |
|
89 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
|
Lens
4 - 1
Toulouse
21 April 2026
|
10 / 16 |
|
85 | 10 | - | 0 |
|
Stade Brestois 29
3 - 3
Lens
24 April 2026
|
7 / 25 |
|
86 | 11 | 3 | 0 |
|
Nice
1 - 1
Lens
2 May 2026
|
4 / 16 |
|
85 | 10 | 3 1 | 1 |
|
Lens
1 - 0
Nantes
8 May 2026
|
5 / 14 |
|
82 | 15 | 2 | 3 |
|
Lens
0 - 2
Paris Saint Germain
13 May 2026
|
10 / 25 |
|
80 | 9 | - | 1 |
|
Lyon
0 - 4
Lens
17 May 2026
|
4 / 14 |
|
82 | 11 | 4 | 4 |
|
Lens
3 - 1
Nice
22 May 2026
|
4 / 16 |
|
81 | 16 | 2 | 5 |
|
Lens
4 - 1
Boulogne
18 July 2026
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Lens
2 - 2
Charleroi
25 July 2026
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
Detailed statistics Lens
Xtra rating history
Last rating points (most recent matches).
shots Lens
Warnings Lens
Passes Lens
Goalkeeper saves Lens
Latest start lineups Lens (XI)
Lyon vs Lens
Ligue 1 2025 - 1387998
17 May 2026
Lens vs Paris Saint Germain
Ligue 1 2025 - 1387952
13 May 2026
Lens vs Nantes
Ligue 1 2025 - 1387989
8 May 2026
Nice vs Lens
Ligue 1 2025 - 1387982
2 May 2026
Stade Brestois 29 vs Lens
Ligue 1 2025 - 1387969
24 April 2026
Lens vs Toulouse
Coupe de France 2025 - 1530105
21 April 2026
2023-2024
1st shirt
2023-2024
2nd shirt
2022-2023
1st shirt
2022-2023
2nd shirt
2022-2023
3rd shirt
2021-2022
1st shirt
2021-2022
2nd shirt
2021-2022
3rd shirt
2021-2022
4th shirt
2021-2022
5th shirt
2020-2021
1st shirt
2020-2021
2nd shirt
2020-2021
3rd shirt
2020-2021
4th shirt
2020-2021
5th shirt