Lens currently has 70 points in Ligue 1, with 22 wins, 4 losses, and 8 draws, after their last 3-1 win against Nice on May 22, 2026. Norwegian midfielder Patrick Berg joined Lens in December 2021 for 4.5M€, but failed to make an impact.

Who is Patrick Berg?

Patrick Berg is a Norwegian defensive midfielder who joined Lens in December 2021. He was then 23 years old and had just won the award for best player in Eliteserien, the Norwegian Championship.

Why did he not succeed at Lens?

Berg did not succeed at Lens due to competition with Seko Fofana and Salis Abdul Samed, who had an exceptional season. He only played a few games, including a win in the French Cup against Lille.

What happened after he left Lens?

After leaving Lens, Berg returned to Bodö/Glimt and managed to regain his spot in the Norwegian national team. He played in the round of 16 of the Champions League with his club last season.

Lens is currently 6 points behind leaders Paris Saint Germain, and with 66 goals scored and 35 goals conceded, the goal difference is +31. The team's recent form is 4 wins, 0 losses, and 1 draw, with a streak of 4 consecutive wins.