Paul Magnier
Paul Magnier is a promising French rider currently racing for Soudal Quick-Step. Born in 2004, he made the jump to the WorldTour in 2024 after impressing in the U23 ranks. Known for his speed, Magnier has shown early potential in (reduced) bunch sprints. On this page, you'll find Paul Magnier’s latest results, race calendar and career stats.
Biography of pro cyclist Paul Magnier
Paul Magnier is one of the brightest young sprinters in French cycling. Known for his explosive acceleration and composure in chaotic finales, the French rider has quickly established himself as a winning presence in bunch sprints and selective one day races. Since turning professional with Soudal Quick-Step in 2024, Magnier has emerged as a key figure in the team’s next generation.
Early life and rise
Paul Magnier was born on 14 April 2004 in Laredo, United States, and grew up in France. He developed through multiple disciplines including mountain biking and cyclocross before focusing fully on road racing.
As a junior and U23 rider, Magnier showed consistent promise in French and international races. His speed and versatility attracted the attention of Soudal Quick-Step, one of the most successful teams in modern cycling, and he signed his first professional contract ahead of the 2024 season.
Breakthrough performances
Magnier made an immediate impact in his debut professional season in 2024. He claimed his first pro victory at the Trofeo Ses Salines Felanitx in Mallorca, confirming his sprinting pedigree against established WorldTour riders.
Throughout 2024 and 2025, he added further victories and podium finishes in European one day races and stage races, demonstrating both consistency and tactical maturity beyond his years. In 2025, he won 19 races, one of the highest win totals in the men’s peloton that season.
Key achievements
- 1st 2025 Dwars door het Hageland
- 2nd 2025 Omloop Nieuwsblad
- 2nd 2024 Bretagne Classic
- 3x Stages 2024 Tour of Britain
- 1x Stage Tour de Pologne
Style and strengths
Magnier is a powerful, explosive sprinter who thrives in technical finales. He combines raw speed with strong positioning skills and calm decision making in high pressure moments.
Unlike pure flat track sprinters, he is also effective on slightly rolling terrain, making him particularly dangerous in Belgian style classics and punchy one-day races.
Contract and future ambitions
Magnier signed a long term contract extension with Soudal Quick-Step reportedly running through 2029, underlining the team’s confidence in his trajectory.
Looking ahead, he aims to win major classics and establish himself as a consistent WorldTour level sprinter. With his combination of speed, versatility and youth, he is widely seen as a rider capable of competing for the biggest one-day prizes in the coming years.
