Ilan Kebbal's Ice-Cold Penalty Nerve Powers Paris FC
Ilan Kebbal has buried all three of his Ligue 1 penalties this season, tying him for the league lead and showcasing nerves of steel for Paris FC.
Ilan Kebbal delivered under pressure once again, smashing home a dramatic 90+3' penalty in Paris FC's thrilling 2-2 draw against Marseille on matchday 20, securing his third penalty goal of the Ligue 1 2025/26 season.
The 27-year-old Paris FC star has been flawless from the spot in Ligue 1, converting all 3 penalties taken for a perfect 100% record, tying him for the most penalty goals in the league. This ties into his broader hot streak: 8 goals and 5 assists across all competitions, with recent strikes against Nantes and contributions in the French Cup derby win over PSG. Kebbal's form extends beyond penalties—he leads Paris FC in fouls drawn at 2.6 per 90 minutes, earning those spot-kicks through crafty counters and drawing defenders like a magnet.
Tactically, Kebbal's left-footed coolness has been vital for the promoted side, building on his perfect Ligue 2 record last season that clinched promotion. No stranger to big moments, he's taken 8 career penalties, scoring 7 for an 87.5% rate, but this Ligue 1 run marks him as Paris FC's go-to man from 12 yards.
With Paris FC pushing up the table, Kebbal's penalty prowess could be the difference in their survival fight—watch for more clutch moments as the season heats up.
— Sporo Wirtz, Set Piece Analyst · SetPieceTakers.com