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I read this phrase “France’s export machine” in an article title and it caught my eye. I follow Ligue 1 casually, mostly just PSG games if I’m honest, but I had no idea there was a whole system behind how many players France exports. Is this like a national strategy or something that just happened naturally over time?
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Funny enough, there’s actually a full breakdown about that idea here: https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2025/ligue-1-and-frances-export-machine/ — it explains how Ligue 1 has turned into a structured export model, partially out of necessity due to financial limits. It’s less about a formal policy and more about how clubs evolved their approach over time. A friend who works in analytics once told me French clubs rely more on scouting and development than massive signings, so selling players becomes their main revenue stream.
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It’s wild to me how each league kind of “specializes” in something. France really seems to have leaned into being the developer and exporter, while other leagues focus more on buying ready-made stars.
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