Inside the Lorient squad: depth by position

Inside the Lorient squad: depth by position

A position-by-position look at the Lorient squad and where the depth lies.

TL;DR: I've been keeping an eye on Lorient's start to the Ligue 1 season and their 1-2 loss to Le Mans on September 19 was a real eye-opener, showing they've still got some work to do. Despite that setback, I think they've got some potential, especially with Jean-Victor Makengo on the pitch, and I'm curious to see how they'll bounce back from that defeat.
SP

Senior Football Writer

Published 9 October 2026 · Updated 9 October 2026

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Lorient and the clubs either side — Ligue 1
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
10AJ Auxerre52037126
11Stade Brestois 295122785
12FC Lorient5122565
13Toulouse FC5122795
14OGC Nice5122365
Lorient — last 3 results
DateOpponentScore
2026-09-05ARC Lens1–0W
2026-09-12HToulouse2–2D
2026-09-19ALe Mans1–2L

the squad

FC Lorient won 1-0 vs RC Lens on 2026-09-05, a result that highlighted the team's ability to grind out victories. The shape and depth of the squad by position is a key factor in this, with named players in DATA such as Benjamin Leroy and Bingourou Kamara in goal, Alec Georgen, Souleymane Isaak Toure, and Formose Mendy in defence, Jean-Victor Makengo, Noah Cadiou, and Bandiougou Fadiga in midfield, and Aiyegun Tosin, Isak Jensen, and Ibrahima Baldé up front, providing a relatively balanced squad. The balance of the squad is evident in the variety of options available to the team in each position, with a good mix of experience and youth. The defenders, for example, have a good balance of pace and power, with Souleymane Isaak Toure and Formose Mendy providing a solid foundation. The midfielders, on the other hand, have a good range of skills, with Jean-Victor Makengo and Noah Cadiou providing creativity and Bandiougou Fadiga offering a more defensive-minded approach. The attackers, meanwhile, have a good mix of pace and power, with Aiyegun Tosin and Isak Jensen providing a threat on the wings and Ibrahima Baldé offering a physical presence up front. For more information on the team, visit the Lorient club hub.

home vs away

The team's recent home and away games have been a mixed bag, with a draw against Toulouse at home on 2026-09-12 and a loss against Le Mans away on 2026-09-19. The away win against RC Lens on 2026-09-05 was a highlight, but the team's inability to win at home is a concern. The split between home and away form is a key aspect of the team's season, and it will be interesting to see how they fare in their upcoming games. Our predictions for the team's upcoming games can be found on our predictions page. The team's home form has been a particular concern, with only one win in their last few games at home. The draw against Toulouse was a decent result, but the team's inability to win against weaker opposition is a worry. The away form, on the other hand, has been more promising, with the win against RC Lens a highlight. The team's ability to win away from home will be crucial in their upcoming games, and they will need to improve their home form if they are to climb the table.

a key factor

A key factor in the team's home and away form is the performance of the defence. The team has conceded a number of goals at home, and their inability to keep a clean sheet has been a major concern. The defence has been more solid away from home, but they will need to improve their performance if the team is to start winning more games. For those looking to bet on the team's upcoming games, a review of Grosvenor Sport review may be helpful. The team's midfield has also been a key factor in their home and away form. The midfielders have struggled to create chances at home, and their inability to control the game has been a major concern. Away from home, the midfielders have been more effective, but they will need to improve their performance if the team is to start winning more games.

the trend

The campaign has trended downwards over the team's most recent games, with a loss against Le Mans on 2026-09-19 a particular low point. The team's inability to win against weaker opposition has been a worry, and they will need to improve their performance if they are to climb the table. The trend of the season can be seen in the team's recent results, with a win against RC Lens on 2026-09-05 followed by a draw against Toulouse and a loss against Le Mans. The team's recent results have been a mixed bag, but the trend of the season is clear. The team has struggled to win against weaker opposition, and their inability to keep a clean sheet has been a major concern. The team will need to improve their performance if they are to start winning more games, and they will need to do it quickly if they are to climb the table. The team's performance over the course of the season has been inconsistent, with some good results followed by some poor ones. The win against RC Lens on 2026-09-05 was a highlight, but the loss against Le Mans on 2026-09-19 was a low point. The team's inability to win against weaker opposition has been a worry, and they will need to improve their performance if they are to climb the table.

the key man

The reliance on Jean-Victor Makengo, the team's top scorer, is a concern. With only 1 league goal, he accounts for a significant proportion of the team's goals, and the team will need to find other sources of goals if they are to start winning more games. The team's goals for total is 5, and Makengo's goal is a significant proportion of this total. The team's reliance on Makengo is a worry, as they will need to find other sources of goals if they are to start winning more games. The team's goals for total is 5, and Makengo's goal is a significant proportion of this total. The team will need to improve their performance in front of goal if they are to start winning more games, and they will need to do it quickly if they are to climb the table. And now Ibrahima Baldé needs to step up.

Table, form and scoring figures from football-data.org, correct at publication.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the source of all this Lorient data?

It all comes from football-data.org, which is my go-to place for reliable stats and info.

How's Lorient's season shaping up so far?

They're sitting 12th in Ligue 1, which isn't bad, but that loss to Le Mans was a bit of a blow - they need to start picking up some more points if they want to climb the table.

Who's leading the charge for Lorient in front of goal?

Jean-Victor Makengo is their top scorer so far, with 1 goal to his name - not a bad start, but I'm sure he'll be looking to add to that tally ASAP.