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Florian Thauvin Named UNFP Ligue 1 Player of the Month for September

The honor caps a revival that returned the 32-year-old winger to France duty.

Overview

  • Thauvin won with 46% of the vote, finishing ahead of Vitinha and Romain Del Castillo.
  • It is his fourth UNFP monthly award and his first in seven years.
  • Recalled to the national team after more than six years, he scored against Azerbaijan.
  • He has two goals this season, including one in September, and has become a key piece under Lens coach Pierre Sage.
  • Lens sit seventh in Ligue 1, three points off PSG, and Thauvin is slated to face Iceland with France before rejoining Lens to play Paris FC.