Paris Saint-Germain Handball dominates Saint-Raphaël on paper with records
On the eve of Saint-Raphaël - Paris Saint-Germain Handball (Lidl Starligue, matchday 8), key figures highlight the Rouge et Bleu’s historical superiority and individual milestones.
Key takeaways
- The Paris Saint-Germain Handball and Saint-Raphaël have met 37 times; Paris has won 29 games and lost eight.
- Paris boasts a 13-match winning streak in the league against Saint-Raphaël; the last Paris loss to Saint-Raphaël dates back to May 2019.
- Ferran Solé has 591 goals in Lidl Starligue and can reach 600 goals in the league, or 1,000 across all competitions if he scores five times.
- Yahia Omar is the top Paris scorer in Lidl Starligue this season with 31 goals after seven matchdays.
- Gardiens Mikkel Lovkvist and Rodrigo Corrales total 102 saves between them; Paris has the best defense in the league with 190 goals conceded after seven matchdays.
Historical advantage and head-to-heads
The duel between Saint-Raphaël and Paris Saint-Germain Handball rests on a long history: the two teams have faced each other 37 times, with Paris winning 29 and suffering eight defeats. Paris remains unbeaten in most recent meetings and has a streak of 13 Ligue 1 wins in a row against the Var clubs; their last loss to Saint-Raphaël was in May 2019.
Notable individual milestones
Several personal stats stand out ahead of the clash:
- Ferran Solé scored 12 goals in the Paris victory in Var in June 2022, a performance that remains his best in official competition for the club, tied with two other memorable performances. He currently has 591 goals in Lidl Starligue and could reach the 600-goal mark in the league if he scores at least once on Sunday. Scoring five times would also bring him to 1,000 goals across all competitions with Paris Saint-Germain.
- Kamil Syprzak has found the net 83 times in 12 meetings against Saint-Raphaël, a average of 6.9 goals per match against this opponent.
- Yahia Omar is the top scorer for Paris in Lidl Starligue this season with 31 goals after seven matchdays.
- Noah Gaudin, in his first season with the club, has scored 13 goals in his two previous meetings against Saint-Raphaël.
- Wallem Peleka played his 100th league match a week earlier; he could reach 100 goals in Lidl Starligue if he scores at least once against Saint-Raphaël.
- Luc Steins has 56 assists in the league, making him the second-highest assist provider in the top flight, just behind Egon Hanusz (57).
Team performances and goalkeepers
Paris Saint-Germain Handball boasts the best defense in Lidl Starligue after seven matchdays, conceding 190 goals. In goal, Mikkel Lovkvist and Rodrigo Corrales have combined for 102 saves since the start of the season, significantly contributing to the club’s defensive solidity.
Players who have worn both jerseys
Six players have played for both Paris and Saint-Raphaël during their careers: Nikola Vojinovic, Stéphane Raphanel, Emeric Paillasson, Fahrudin Melic, Xavier Barachet, and Vincent Gérard. These crossovers add extra intrigue to the encounter.
Concise list of key numbers
- Total head-to-heads: 37 (29 PSG wins, 8 defeats)
- Current streak: 13 consecutive PSG league wins against Saint-Raphaël
- Ferran Solé: 591 goals in Lidl Starligue (potentially 600), with the possibility of reaching 1,000 across all competitions
- Kamil Syprzak: 83 goals in 12 games against Saint-Raphaël
- Yahia Omar: 31 goals in Lidl Starligue this season
- Goalkeepers: Lovkvist + Corrales = 102 saves
- PSG defense: 190 goals conceded after 7 matchdays
Your questions, our answers
Who has been Paris's top scorer against Saint-Raphaël in recent history?
Kamil Syprzak has scored 83 goals in 12 encounters against Saint-Raphaël, an average of 6.9 goals per match.
How many meetings have there been between Saint-Raphaël and PSG?
The two clubs have faced off 37 times, with 29 victories for Paris Saint-Germain Handball and eight defeats.
Can Ferran Solé reach a new milestone this Sunday?
Ferran Solé, on 591 goals in Lidl Starligue, can pass the 600-goal mark in the league if he scores at least once; five goals would also push him to 1,000 goals across all competitions.