Naby Sarr, a U20 world champion with France, holds a unique distinction as the tallest player in Ligue 1. Standing at an impressive 1m96, the young French defender of Senegalese origin, who plays for Olympique Lyonnais, is one centimeter taller than the renowned Swedish giant of PSG, Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
In the Top 10 list, Cheikh Tidiane Diabaté, a Malian from Girondins de Bordeaux, secures the 3rd position with a height of 1m94, the same as Mohamed Fofana, a Malian from Reims. Papy Djilobodji, a Senegalese defender from Nantes, also stands tall at 1m94.
Conversely, the smallest player in the French championship is Ladislas Douniama from Guingamp. The Congolese midfielder, 27 years old, is 1m63 in height. This diversity in physical stature adds an interesting dimension to the dynamic world of football.
