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Esteban Lepaul hopes for France call-up after strong Ligue 1 performance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 8:25 AM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Esteban Lepaul hopes for France call-up after strong Ligue 1 performance

Summary

Esteban Lepaul awaits the announcement of Zinédine Zidane’s France squad on Friday. The 26-year-old forward has made the long list after finishing last season as Ligue 1’s top scorer, netting 21 goals. Recently, Lepaul failed to score in a 0-0 draw against Sturm Graz. During a post-match interview, he expressed hope for a future call-up, stating, "One day, everything will be rewarded, I’m sure."

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By the Numbers

•Esteban Lepaul plays for Stade Rennais.
•He scored 21 goals last season in Ligue 1.
•Zinédine Zidane will announce his first France squad.
•Lepaul was previously in the amateur divisions.
•He aims for national team recognition.

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8:25 AMYahoo Sports — Esteban Lepaul on a France call-up: ‘I hope so. One day, everything will be rewarded, I’m sure.’

What they're saying

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Esteban Lepaul (26) will be eagerly awaiting the announcement of Zinédine Zidane’s France squad on Friday. The Stade Rennais forward has been included in the long list for Zidane’s first-ever Fra...
— Yahoo Sports

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