Esteban Lepaul Leads Rennes as Ligue 1 Top Scorer, Sparks Transfer Interest

Esteban Lepaul, the 26‑year‑old striker for Stade Rennais, finished the 2025‑2026 Ligue 1 season as the league’s top scorer with 21 goals. His prolific form has been pivotal to Rennes’ recent rise in the table and has attracted attention from several European clubs.

Reports name Atletico Madrid, Benfica and Serie A side Como as among the teams monitoring a possible move for the French forward, while Rennes is expected to defend its marquee asset in the summer transfer window.

The player arrived at Rennes last summer from Angers for €13.5 million and quickly became the club’s leading attacking threat, prompting speculation that his contract situation could influence the club’s future plans.