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Esteban Lepaul enters provisional France squad under manager Zinédine Zidane

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Esteban Lepaul enters provisional France squad under manager Zinédine Zidane

Summary

Forward Esteban Lepaul has been named to the provisional squad for the France national team under new manager Zinédine Zidane. The 26-year-old earned the selection following a productive season where he scored 21 goals in Ligue 1, including 20 for Stade Rennais. Lepaul previously played for SCO Angers and spent time in the amateur divisions after departing Olympique Lyonnais as a youth player. He has not yet earned a senior cap for France, having missed out on the selection for the FIFA World Cup held earlier this summer. Zidane is scheduled to announce his finalized first squad as national team manager on September 18. The inclusion of the centre-forward marks a significant advancement in his career after working his way back from the amateur levels of the sport.

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By the Numbers

•Esteban Lepaul scored 21 league goals last season.
•Zinédine Zidane will confirm his official squad on September 18.
•Lepaul previously played for Stade Rennais and SCO Angers.
•The forward has yet to make a senior appearance for France.

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8:30 AMYahoo Sports — Esteban Lepaul earns place in Zinédine Zidane’s provisional France squad

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Esteban Lepaul (26) has earned a place in the enlarged list for Zinédine Zidane’s first squad as manager of the France national team, as per a report from RMC Sport.Lepaul was an outside shout to m...
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