FC Metz
🇫🇷Ligue 1·2025–26·18th3W / 5D / 19L
Manager:Benoît Tavenot
18
Position
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Points
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Goal Diff
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Goals For
Formation
4-2-3-1
Press
Low block
Budget
Low
Squad Value
€47M
Avg Age
26.0 yrs
Recent Form
Last 10 matches
Last 10
5W2D3L
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Top Scorer
Scamacca
8 goals
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Most Assists
De Ketelaere
7 assists
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Best Rating
Éderson
7.4 avg
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Most Apps
Carnesecchi
30 apps
Tactical Identity
4-2-3-1Low BlockAlt: 5-4-1In poss: Defensively-minded 4-2-3-1 or 5-3-2 in possession; Hein and Tsitaishvili provide the creative spark in an otherwise limited squad, with Metz struggling to create from open play.Out of poss: Deep 5-3-2 or 4-2-3-1 low block; Metz defend as compactly as possible but 60 goals conceded reveals persistent defensive fragility against every level of Ligue 1 opponent.
Damage limitation. Deep 5-4-1 or 4-2-3-1 depending on opponent. Counter-attack only. 60 goals conceded — worst in the league by far.
Metz are virtually relegated — 14 points, 8 points from safety with 11 games remaining. A 14-match winless run tells the story. Promoted via playoff, squad not Ligue 1 quality. Tavenot (January 2026) replaced Le Mignan as damage limitation. Hein (CM, captain) the only player showing Ligue 1 quality. Tsitaishvili (Georgian) provides creative sparks. Complete rebuild needed for Ligue 2.
Formation
4-2-3-1Position
Recruitment need
Selected role
Positional Needs
CBcritical
60 goals conceded — need at least 2 quality CBs capable of Ligue 2 at minimum
Budget: €1MAge ≤ 27
CFcritical
3 wins in 27 games — goals desperately scarce; need clinical striker for Ligue 2 rebuild
Budget: €1MAge ≤ 26
Squad Overview
€47M
Squad Value
26.0
Avg Age
Key Players
Gauthier HeinGeorges TsitaishviliTom MaurerMalcolm RasedKévin N'Doram
League Position
5Juventus
WLWDW
546Roma
WWDLW
547Atalanta BC
WDWLL
508Lazio
DWLDW
439Bologna
LDWWL
42Expiring Contracts
Summer 2026 · 0 players
No expiring contracts on record
Balkan Connections
Relevant for agent relationships
No Balkan connections on record