Ligue 1
Ligue 1 expected goals
Updated after every round. O. Dembélé leads the way with 8.3 xG.
| # | Player | Club | Expected goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | O. Dembélé | Paris Saint-Germain | 8.3 |
| 2 | M. Greenwood | Olympique de Marseille | 7.5 |
| 3 | B. Barcola | Paris Saint-Germain | 5.7 |
| 4 | J. David | Lille OSC | 5.7 |
| 5 | A. Lacazette | Olympique Lyonnais | 4.9 |
| 6 | E. Wahi | RC Lens | 4.9 |
| 7 | G. Mikautadze | FC Metz | 4.9 |
| 8 | F. Sotoca | RC Lens | 3.1 |
| 9 | C. Akliouche | AS Monaco | 3.1 |
| 10 | Vitinha | Paris Saint-Germain | 2.2 |
| 11 | A. Hakimi | Paris Saint-Germain | 2.2 |
| 12 | G. Donnarumma | Paris Saint-Germain | 0.5 |
Figures are compiled from match data on this site and recalculated after each round. Expected goals estimate the quality of the chances a player has taken.
Reading the numbers
O. Dembélé leads the Ligue 1 expected goals standings on 8.3 xG for Paris Saint-Germain, with M. Greenwood (Olympique de Marseille) 0.8 behind. Third place belongs to B. Barcola on 5.7.
The table lists 12 players and 53.0 xG in total. Paris Saint-Germain are the best represented club in the top ten with 3 entries, which says as much about how they share the workload as about individual quality.
Expected goals (xG) estimates the quality of the chances a player has taken, not just how many he has scored. A shot from six yards is worth far more than a shot from 25, and xG adds those probabilities together across a season. Compare xG with actual goals: a big positive gap suggests clinical finishing or a small sample, a big negative gap usually means either bad luck or a forward who is getting into the right positions without converting.
When comparing entries, remember that opportunity drives output. Minutes played decide how often a player can add to his tally, so a squad player with a strong per-90 rate can outrank a starter over a full season. Every figure on this page is recalculated after each round, so the order you see is the order after the most recent matchday in the Ligue 1.
Common questions
Who has the most expected goals in the Ligue 1 this season?
O. Dembélé of Paris Saint-Germain, with 8.3 xG.
How many players are ranked in this expected goals table?
12, covering 53.0 xG between them.
Who is second in the Ligue 1 expected goals table?
M. Greenwood of Olympique de Marseille on 7.5 xG.