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France vs Belgium player ratings headline a one-sided 4-1 UEFA Nations League win for Les Bleus on 5 October 2026, a result built on a dominant attacking display after the break. Désiré Doué was the standout performer, rated a match-best 8.86 as France pulled clear of a Belgium side that could not contain the hosts’ front line.
France vs Belgium Player Ratings: Key Takeaways
- Désiré Doué was named France vs Belgium man of the match with a rating of 8.86.
- France’s rated players averaged 7.04, comfortably clear of Belgium’s 6.37 average.
- France had two players rated 8.0 or higher and five at 7.0 or higher.
- Belgium had just one player above 8.0 and two above 7.0, with four players rated below 6.0.
- Joaquin Seys was the lowest-rated player on the pitch at 5.5.
- Dodi Lukebakio’s goal came alongside four successful dribbles, matching the best tally of anyone in the match.
France vs Belgium Player Ratings
| France | Rating | Belgium | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doue | 8.9 | Lukebakio | 8.1 |
| Olise | 8.6 | Lavia | 7.0 |
| Cherki | 7.8 | Ketelaere | 6.8 |
| Yoro | 7.5 | Godts | 6.7 |
| Dembélé | 7.2 | Vandevoordt | 6.7 |
| Cunha | 7.0 | Vanaken | 6.4 |
| Akliouche | 6.9 | Moreira | 6.4 |
| Koné | 6.9 | Lukaku | 6.3 |
| Koundé | 6.8 | Openda | 6.3 |
| Restes | 6.7 | Mechele | 6.2 |
| Camavinga | 6.6 | Raskin | 6.2 |
| Diouf | 6.4 | Ngoy | 6.0 |
| Barcola | 6.4 | Trossard | 5.9 |
| Lacroix | 6.3 | Keita | 5.8 |
| Lepaul | 6.3 | Castagne | 5.6 |
| Rabiot | 6.2 | Seys | 5.5 |
| Truffert | – | Theate | – |
| Butez | – | Sabbe | – |
| Maignan | – | Fernandez-Pardo | – |
| Kalulu | – | Cuyper | – |
| Penders | – | ||
| Lammens | – | ||
| Debast | – |
Top 5 Players
Dodi Lukebakio, Belgium’s forward, closed the match with an 8.09 rating, the best of any Belgium player on the night. He scored his side’s goal, added four successful dribbles to match the top figure of anyone on the pitch, and won four duels across his 70 minutes on the field.
Leny Yoro underpinned France’s defence with a 7.55 rating across the full 90 minutes. The centre-back won nine duels and five aerial duels, both the most of any player in the match, while his four tackles ranked third overall.
Ousmane Dembélé rated 7.16 in his 60 minutes on the pitch, leading the match with five shots and three blocked shots, while his four key passes matched the top figure for chance creation anywhere on the field.
Romeo Lavia was rated 7.04 after 87 minutes, supplying Belgium’s only assist of the match. His five tackles matched the best tally in the match, and his one big chance created was the most of any Belgium player.
Maghnes Akliouche earned a 6.93 rating in 60 minutes, his two blocked shots ranking second in the match behind only Dembélé. He also contributed two key passes and completed 44 accurate passes for France.
Man of the Match: Désiré Doué
Désiré Doué was officially the best performer on the pitch, rated 8.86, just 0.28 ahead of second-placed Michael Olise’s 8.58. That narrow margin at the top underlines how closely matched France’s leading attackers were on a night the hosts scored four goals.
Top Attacking Performers
The table below compares the leading attacking performers based on chance creation, dribbling, crossing and shooting metrics.
| Player | Big Chances Created | Successful Dribbles | Successful Crosses | Shots on Target | Key Passes | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lukebakio (Belgium) | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Olise (France) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| Doue (France) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Koné (France) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| Cherki (France) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
Top Defensive Performers
The table below compares the leading defensive performers based on tackles, clearances, blocks and interceptions.
| Player | Tackles | Clearances | Blocked Shots | Interceptions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoro (France) | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 11 |
| Ngoy (Belgium) | 0 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 11 |
| Mechele (Belgium) | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Castagne (Belgium) | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Lavia (Belgium) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
Who won the most duels?
| Player | Duels Contested | Duels Won % | Duels Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yoro (France) | 9 | 100% | 9 |
| Vanaken (Belgium) | 11 | 45% | 5 |
| Mechele (Belgium) | 8 | 63% | 5 |
| Godts (Belgium) | 6 | 83% | 5 |
| Lukaku (Belgium) | 10 | 40% | 4 |
Who had the most shots?
| Player | Shots on Target | Shots on Target % | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dembélé (France) | 0 | 0% | 5 |
| Olise (France) | 3 | 75% | 4 |
| Lepaul (France) | 1 | 33% | 3 |
| Cherki (France) | 2 | 100% | 2 |
| Barcola (France) | 1 | 50% | 2 |
Who completed the most dribbles?
| Player | Dribbles Attempted | Dribble Success % | Successful Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lukebakio (Belgium) | 5 | 80% | 4 |
| Godts (Belgium) | 5 | 80% | 4 |
| Barcola (France) | 3 | 67% | 2 |
Who created the most chances?
| Player | Big Chances Created | Key Passes |
|---|---|---|
| Koné (France) | 1 | 4 |
| Dembélé (France) | 0 | 4 |
| Doue (France) | 2 | 2 |
| Olise (France) | 1 | 2 |
| Akliouche (France) | 0 | 2 |
How tips.gg Player Ratings Work
tips.gg rates every player from 1 to 10, with a score of roughly 6.0 representing an average match performance. Ratings are calculated from individual match statistics such as duels, key passes, shots and defensive actions, and the player with the highest score in the match, Désiré Doué on 8.86, is flagged as the best performer. These France player ratings today reflect exactly how tips.gg scored the full-time statistics from this fixture.
France vs Belgium Player Ratings FAQ
Who was the best player in France vs Belgium?
Désiré Doué was rated the best player on the pitch with an 8.86 rating, 0.28 clear of Michael Olise in second.
What do the France player ratings show?
France’s 16 rated players averaged 7.04, with two men rated 8.0 or higher and none below 6.0; Doué was their best performer and Adrien Rabiot their lowest on 6.23.
What do the Belgium player ratings show?
Belgium’s 16 rated players averaged 6.37, with Dodi Lukebakio their top performer at 8.09 and four players rated below 6.0.
Who was the lowest-rated player in the match?
Joaquin Seys was the lowest-rated player in the match, finishing with a 5.5 rating for Belgium.
What was the final score between France and Belgium?
France won 4-1 against Belgium in the UEFA Nations League on 5 October 2026.