1. Main Players Comparison
Marseille:
- Greenwood (21G, 5A), Gouiri (10G, 3A), Rabiot (9G, 4A), Henrique (7G, 7A – left), Rongier (3G, 1A – left).
- Defense anchored by Rulli (GK, 34 apps), Balerdi (2276 mins), Murillo (27 apps, 1G, 3A).
- Key losses: Luis Henrique, Rongier, Merlin — reduced balance in wide areas.
- Total output retained: ~50 goals, ~20 assists.
Paris FC:
- Limited carryover stars from previous season.
- Squad depth shallow, with departures mainly in youth/rotation roles (Sissoko, Himeur, Kanté).
- Current top threats: Simon (pacy LW, 8+ G/A in past seasons), Geubbels (forward option).
- GK Trapp adds elite experience (ex-Frankfurt, PSG).
2. New Players Comparison
Marseille:
- Jonathan Rowe (3G, 3A), Medina (solid CB), Aubameyang (veteran CF), Ismaël Bennacer (midfield quality).
- Adds technical depth, ~15G, 10A potential.
Paris FC:
- Kevin Trapp (elite GK, ~500+ career apps).
- Moses Simon (high-output winger, explosive wide play).
- Geubbels (CF, depth scorer).
- ~12G, 8A potential from incoming players.
3. Substitutes Comparison
Marseille:
- Maupay (4G, 4A), Wahi (3G, 1A), Harit (2G, 4A), Nadir (1G).
- Bench output: ~10 goals, ~10 assists.
Paris FC:
- Lukembila, Oualengbe, Gaudin — largely untested at this level.
- Minimal impact, ~2–3G total expected.
4. Consolidated Quality Scorecard
Category | Marseille | Paris FC |
Main Players | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (~50G, 20A, some key exits) | ⭐⭐ (few proven scorers, thin) |
New Players | ⭐⭐⭐ (Rowe, Aubameyang, Bennacer, Medina) | ⭐⭐ (Simon, Trapp, Geubbels) |
Substitutes | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Maupay, Wahi, Harit, 10G+10A) | ⭐ (youth-heavy, untested) |
Coach Factor | Experienced, structured | Developing squad |
Defensive Impact | Stable GK + CB depth | Added Trapp, but defense fragile |
Overall Depth | High | Thin |
Key Weakness | Lost wide creativity (Henrique, Rongier) | Lack of proven scorers |
5. Predicted Outcome
Tactical Outlook:
- Marseille bring firepower and midfield stability, but recent departures reduce flexibility.
- Paris FC will lean heavily on Moses Simon and Kevin Trapp to stay competitive.
- Substitutes strongly favor Marseille, giving them the edge in second-half scenarios.
Expected Scoreline:
- Marseille 2 – 0 Paris FC
