Maxifoot Names Gauthier Hein Player of the Day in Ligue 1 Team of the Week for Matchday 31

Published April 27, 2026

Metz midfielder Gauthier Hein has been named Player of the Day in Maxifoot’s Ligue 1 Team of the Week for matchday 31, following his decisive performance against Le Havre that helped secure a vital 3-2 victory for his struggling side.

According to Maxifoot’s weekly team selection published on April 27, 2026, Hein’s performance was instrumental in Metz’s efforts to avoid relegation, with the midfielder contributing a goal and an assist in the match against Le Havre.

The Metz attacker was praised for his technical ability and work rate, which proved crucial in a match where Metz needed points to distance themselves from the relegation zone. Hein’s contribution came at a critical juncture in the Ligue 1 season, with Metz fighting to secure their top-flight status for next season.

Alongside Hein, Maxifoot’s Team of the Week featured several other notable performers from matchday 31. Paris Saint-Germain defender Beraldo was selected for his defensive contributions, while Lorient’s Pagis and Strasbourg’s Nanasi were also recognized for their standout performances across various fixtures during the matchday.

The selection process follows Maxifoot’s established methodology, where starting XI players receive three points each and substitutes earn one point based on their performances across matchday 31 fixtures. This consistent approach allows for objective evaluation of player contributions throughout the Ligue 1 season.

Maxifoot’s Team of the Week for matchday 31 included the following starting lineup: Hein (Metz) as Player of the Day, with Beraldo (PSG), Pagis (Lorient), and Nanasi (Strasbourg) among the selected performers. The substitutes selected for the team were Samba (Rennes), Abdulhamid (Lens), Rafael Luís (Strasbourg), Rongier (Rennes), Donnum (Toulouse), Fernandez-Pardo (Lille), and Yaremchuk (Lyon).

The recognition comes at a significant moment in the Ligue 1 campaign, as teams across the league continue their push for European qualification spots or battle to avoid relegation. For Metz specifically, Hein’s performance and the team’s result against Le Havre represented an crucial step in their efforts to secure safety in the top division.

As the Ligue 1 season progresses toward its conclusion, performances like Hein’s against Le Havre will continue to be evaluated by analysts and fans alike, with each match potentially having significant implications for final league standings.

Stay tuned for further updates on Ligue 1 performances and Maxifoot’s weekly team selections as the season reaches its climax.