The resurgence of Ansu Fati in Ligue 1 has become one of the biggest surprises in European football. The Spanish forward, on loan from FC Barcelona to AS Monaco, has not only rediscovered his scoring touch but has also broken a record that had stood for 77 years in the French league.

With just 126 minutes on the pitch, the attacker became the fastest player to reach five Ligue 1 goals since 1948, surpassing Johan Audel’s previous mark of 137 minutes with Valenciennes. The stat highlights his extraordinary efficiency and confirms that, at just 22 years old, he’s back among the elite.

A scoring streak that excites Monaco

The former Barcelona player, who joined the Monaco squad after renewing his contract with the Catalan club until 2028, is enjoying a phenomenal run of form. In just three league games, he has scored five goals —plus another one in the Champions League— averaging 1.67 goals per match and sharing the top scorer spot with Argentine forward Joaquín Panichelli of Strasbourg.

His latest performance was crucial in rescuing a draw for Monaco in the Côte d’Azur derby against Nice, where he scored a brace from the penalty spot to secure a 2-2 result. Although Adi Hütter’s side couldn’t complete the comeback, Ansu Fati once again shone brightly, proving to be the attacking reference the team had been missing.

“He’s in a great moment of confidence. He’s a player who makes a difference every time he touches the ball,” the coach told the French press after the match at Stade Louis II.

From the darkness of injuries to a new beginning

After years overshadowed by injuries, Ansu Fati is experiencing a true footballing rebirth. Since his breakthrough at Barcelona in 2019, when he made his debut at just 16 years old under Ernesto Valverde, the forward had struggled to regain consistency and confidence.

His time in Ligue 1 is restoring both. The Spanish international seems to have rediscovered his best version, combining speed, flair, and clinical finishing. His performances have been so impressive that French media already describe him as “the reborn jewel of European football.”

If he maintains this level, Ansu Fati will not only have broken a historic record but also shattered every doubt that once surrounded his return to the top. Football, it seems, is smiling on him again.