Dame Gueye
MAN
Scores in season debut
Gueye scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Brest.
Analysis: Gueye scored the 1-1 equalizer just before halftime to help Le Mans avoid the home loss in their return to Ligue 1. The forward had a quiet outing stat-wise other than that, but led his side in aerials won (four). He scored 32 goals in 98 appearances for the club since 2023 playing in Ligue 2 and Ligue 3.
Makes quick return
Gueye (undisclosed) was included in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason matchup against Angers.
Analysis: Gueye avoided a significant issue after being taken off as a precaution in a previous friendly game. Thus, he'll be an option to help Le Mans look for goals in the upcoming season. The striker tallied 10 goals and three assists throughout 33 matches played (22 starts) in the second division in 2025/26. He'll look to remain a decent attacking threat if he's selected over William Harhouz going forward.
Subs off as precaution in friendly
Gueye left the field in the opening minutes of Saturday's practice match against Nantes, with the club saying it was a precautionary decision after he took a violent tackle.
Analysis: Gueye will hope to avoid a major physical issue given that he's one of the team's main offensive threats and would likely play a role if available. The severity of the blow is still unknown, so he'll be questionable for upcoming friendly games. If he requires more days of rest, his place could be taken by William Harhouz.
Top scorer at Le Mans
Gueye ends the campaign as Le Mans's top scorer with 10 Ligue 2 goals and four assists across 34 appearances, establishing himself as the most active attacking presence in the squad and the player who has contributed most consistently to the club's promotion push.
Analysis: Gueye brings direct running, physical presence and a reliable goal return that will be crucial if Le Mans are to avoid an immediate relegation from Ligue 1, and his ability to create chances for teammates makes him equally dangerous as a provider. Gueye heads into the top flight as the club's most important attacking weapon, and the question of whether he can maintain his output against better defenders will define much of Le Mans's survival prospects next season.
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