Olympique de Marseille Squad 2025-2026

The Olympique de Marseille squad for the 2025-2026 Ligue 1 campaign consists of 12 first-team players drawn from 7 different countries, underlining the cosmopolitan nature of modern French football. The average age of 26.8 years represents an ideal balance between youthful dynamism and seasoned experience, the kind of age profile that top Ligue 1 clubs target to compete across multiple fronts. The positional breakdown reveals 1 goalkeeper, 4 defenders, 3 midfielders, 4 forwards, providing the coaching staff with adequate depth for rotation across league and cup competitions.

On the attacking front, the squad has produced 43 goals in Ligue 1 this season. 3 players have reached 5 or more league goals — Mason Greenwood (12), Elye Wahi (8), Luis Henrique (7) — demonstrating a spread of goal contributions that reduces dependence on any single source and makes OM harder to defend against across the Ligue 1 calendar. Currently 2nd in the Ligue 1 table with 55 points, OM's 16 wins from 27 matches reflect a win rate of 59% — a metric that correlates closely with squad quality and depth across European football research.

Defensively, the goalkeeper and centre-back partnerships have been central to OM's Ligue 1 campaign. The 1 goalkeepers and 4 defenders in the squad provide the cover necessary for a season where injury management is critical. With 24 goals conceded in 27 matches (0.89 per game), the defensive record ranks among the best in Ligue 1 and provides a solid foundation for a top-four push. The midfield contingent of 3 players must provide the link between defence and attack — a role that demands both ball-winning ability and creative vision. In Ligue 1, where the average possession split between home and away sides is 53-47%, controlling the midfield battle is often the decisive factor in tight matches. The depth and versatility of OM's midfield options will be tested throughout the remaining fixtures, particularly in congested periods where rotation becomes essential.