Félix Lebrun, born on September 12, 2006, in Montpellier, France, has rapidly ascended the ranks of international table tennis, establishing himself as a formidable talent by March 2025.

Coming from a family deeply rooted in the sport—his father, Stéphane Lebrun, was a top French player, and his uncle, Christophe Legoût, represented France in three Olympics—Félix began playing at the age of three. Inspired by Chinese penhold player Chen Jian, he adopted the penhold grip at four, a rarity among top European players.

Career Milestones

2023 European Games: At just 16, Félix clinched the gold medal in men’s singles, becoming the youngest player to achieve this feat.

2024 WTT Star Contender Goa: He secured his second WTT singles title, defeating top competitors and showcasing his growing dominance.

2024 World Team Championships: Félix played a pivotal role in leading the French men’s team to the finals, marking their first appearance since 1997. The team earned a silver medal, underscoring France’s resurgence in the sport.

2024 European Championships: Partnering with his brother Alexis, the duo won the men’s doubles title, defeating the Swedish pair Anton Källberg and Truls Möregårdh.

2024 Paris Olympics: Félix made history by winning bronze medals in both the men’s singles and team events. At 17, he became the youngest male medalist in Olympic table tennis history.

By February 2025, Félix achieved a career-high world ranking of No. 4, making him the top-ranked French and European player.

Playing Style and Equipment

Félix is known for his right-handed penhold grip, combined with a reverse penhold backhand, allowing for a versatile and unpredictable playing style.

He utilizes the F. Lebrun Hyper Carbon blade paired with Hybrid K3 max rubbers, equipment that complements his aggressive and dynamic approach to the game.

Recent Highlights

2024 WTT Finals in Fukuoka: Félix and Alexis reached the men’s doubles semifinals, ensuring a French presence in the finals. Their performance highlighted their synergy and solidified their status as top contenders in doubles play.