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Lens penalty taker

Florian Thauvin is our current Lens penalty taker call, with Odsonne Édouard next in line.

Why this order stands

Florian Thauvin remains directly confirmed as Lens' primary. Coach Dino Toppmöller stated that Thauvin takes whenever he is on the pitch; Édouard may receive a delegated attempt, while Hazard remains the next filed...

Full evidence note

Florian Thauvin remains directly confirmed as Lens' primary. Coach Dino Toppmöller stated that Thauvin takes whenever he is on the pitch; Édouard may receive a delegated attempt, while Hazard remains the next filed alternative.

Checked 2 Sept 2026Order unchanged since 29 Aug 2026
Evidence file

How we verified Lens's penalty order

Checked 2 Sept 2026. Order unchanged since 29 Aug 2026.

Latest hierarchy evidence29 Aug 2026

Lens penalty update

Strasbourg 2-1 Lens

Thauvin's third league penalty conversion of the season reinforces the existing primary call.

Sources checked

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  • L'Équipe Lens coach confirmationQuotes Dino Toppmoller confirming Thauvin is the designated taker whenever he is on the pitch.
  • StatBunker Ligue 1 2026/27 penaltiesCurrent-season penalty event and taker cross-check.
  • Deux-Zero Ligue 1 2026/27 penalty archiveIndependent French current-season archive used to cross-check every recorded penalty taker and outcome.
  • Starting11 Ligue 1 set-piece and lineup trackerCurrent squads, starting roles and retained penalty history used for lineup and membership checks, not as proof of an unobserved 2026/27 assignment.

Ligue 1 penalty roles need current evidence rather than reputation. The page shows the verified order and leaves unsupported positions open. Source URLs remain in the internal audit file so this page keeps readers focused on the current decision.

Quick reference

Lens penalty taker FAQ

Who is Lens's penalty taker?

Florian Thauvin is our current Lens penalty taker call, with Odsonne Édouard next in line.

Who is Lens's second-choice penalty taker?

Odsonne Édouard is second choice behind Florian Thauvin, with Thorgan Hazard filed third.

For live goalscorer pricing, compare the filed order with the Goalscorer Fair Odds Lab.

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