Austrian-born Ghanaian defender Samson Baidoo has earned a place in the French Ligue 1 Team of the Week for Gameweek 11, as compiled by football statistics platform WhoScored.com.
The 21-year-old centre-back starred for RC Lens over the weekend when they hosted FC Lorient in a thrilling league encounter.
Baidoo delivered a commanding defensive performance and capped it off by scoring in the 89th minute to seal an emphatic 3-0 win for the hosts.
His impressive all-round display earned him a match rating of 8.2, securing him a well-deserved spot in the Ligue 1 Team of the Week.
🇫🇷 Ligue 1 Team of the Week. pic.twitter.com/Uew53QgeU5
— WhoScored (@WhoScored) November 4, 2025
Baidoo, who joined Lens from Red Bull Salzburg, has been one of the standout young defenders in the French top flight this season. After 10 appearances, he has contributed two goals and two assists, earning recognition from fans and scouts alike.
The Ghanaian-descended defender continues to attract attention from top European clubs as he cements his place among Ligue 1’s rising stars.
