This Saturday, as part of Matchday 11 of the 2025–2026 Ligue 1 season, Paris Saint-Germain (1st) will host Nice (8th) at the Parc des Princes (kickoff at 5 p.m., CET). The referee for the match has been announced: François Letexier (36 years old). Though still early in his Ligue 1 career, Letexier has already officiated 16 top-flight matches and is quickly gaining experience.
He will be assisted by Cyril Mugnier and Mehdi Rahmouni, while Mikaël Lesage will serve as the fourth official. The VAR team will be led by Nicolas Rainville, with a second video assistant yet to be confirmed.
Yellow Cards
With Mr. Letexier in charge, players can expect the yellow cards to come out early and often. While the national average is 3.53 yellow cards per match (standard deviation 0.39), Letexier averages 3.98 per game over his Ligue 1 career (according to Transfermarkt). That’s noticeably above average — meaning players will need to keep their composure and avoid unnecessary challenges. Still, communication with the referee will remain key.
Direct Red Cards
When it comes to straight red cards, Letexier is slightly below the national average. He shows 0.16 direct reds per game, compared to a league average of 0.17 (standard deviation 0.07). So, while firm, he’s not quick to brandish a red at the first sign of trouble.
Second Yellows
Letexier is just above average in terms of players sent off for a second yellow. The league average sits at 0.09 per match (standard deviation 0.03), and Letexier averages 0.10. Given his tendency to issue multiple yellows, this stat aligns with his overall refereeing profile — strict but controlled.
Penalties
Lastly, when it comes to penalties, Letexier is more likely than most referees to point to the spot. He averages 0.38 penalties per game, compared to the Ligue 1 average of 0.34 (standard deviation 0.08).
In short, Saturday’s match could see a disciplined and tightly officiated contest, with Letexier maintaining authority but avoiding excess. Both PSG and Nice will need to manage their intensity carefully to stay out of his notebook.
