Upcoming Talents Set to Shine in Ligue 2 This Season
The future of French football?
This Saturday evening, Ligue 2 returns with an enticing multiplex.
As every year, plenty of talents are just waiting to make their mark in the antechamber of French football.
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So here’s a quick overview of the gems to watch this season.
Kevin Pedro – 20 years old – AS Saint-Étienne
Already impressive with AS Saint-Étienne last season, the young right-back aims to play a significant role in Les Verts’ push for promotion.
Explosive and versatile, can Les Verts’ breakout talent confirm this season while Saint-Étienne will have huge pressure on their shoulders?
Martial Tia – 19 – Stade de Reims
Having shown great potential last season, Stade de Reims’ young Malian attacking midfielder must now confirm this year with a club that is also targeting promotion.
Quick and talented with the ball, the Afrique Football Elite academy product needs to continue to build his physicality to thrive in Ligue 2.
Giovani Versini – 22 years old – Pau FC
Trained at OM before being released by the southern French club, Versini took his talents to Pau FC to prove himself. Standing at 1.67m, the dynamic winger has caused chaos in Ligue 2 with his dribbling and speed.
So much so that he earned a spot in the Team of the Season and received his first call-up to the France U21 squad. At the start of the transfer window, both Saint-Étienne and Cologne showed interest in him.
Joseph Kalulu – 21 years old – Pau FC
Another standout from Pau FC, Kalulu cannot be overlooked. Strong at left-back, he appears to be one of those players who could move up a level before the transfer window closes.
Reliable defensively, the 21-year-old full-back also poses a genuine attacking threat, demonstrating athletic abilities well above average and an aptitude for outmaneuvering his marker.
Jordan Mendes – 22 years old – Rodez AF
Central to Rodez’s exceptional season, the Cape Verdean midfielder has astonished fans and experts alike.
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Serving as a holding midfielder and setting the tempo for his team, he received a nomination for the season’s Best Young Player award and likely could have aspired for a spot in Cape Verde’s World Cup squad.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.
The future of French football?
This Saturday evening, Ligue 2 returns with an enticing multiplex.
As every year, plenty of talents are just waiting to make their mark in the antechamber of French football.
Advertisement
So here’s a quick overview of the gems to watch this season.
Kevin Pedro – 20 years old – AS Saint-Étienne
Already impressive with AS Saint-Étienne last season, the young right-back is hoping to play a major role in Les Verts’ push for promotion.
Explosive and versatile, can Les Verts’ breakout talent confirm this season while Saint-Étienne will have huge pressure on their shoulders?
Martial Tia – 19 – Stade de Reims
Already very impressive last season, Stade de Reims’ young Malian attacking midfielder needs to confirm this year with a club that is also aiming for promotion.
Quick and very skillful on the ball, the Afrique Football Elite academy product must keep building physically to shine in Ligue 2.
Giovani Versini – 22 years old – Pau FC
Trained at OM and not kept on by the southern French club, Versini had to go elsewhere to make a name for himself. Standing at 1.67m, the pocket winger has terrorized Ligue 2 with his dribbling and pace.
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So much so that he was named in the Team of the Season and received his first call-up to the France U21 squad. At the start of the transfer window, Saint-Étienne and Cologne were notably interested in him.
Joseph Kalulu – 21 years old – Pau FC
Another Pau FC representative, but it was hard not to mention him. Excellent at left-back, Kalulu seems to be one of those players who could move up a level before the end of the transfer window.
Solid defensively, the 21-year-old full-back is also a real attacking threat thanks to athletic qualities far above the norm and his ability to beat his marker.
Jordan Mendes – 22 years old – Rodez AF
At the heart of Rodez’s exceptional season, the Cape Verdean midfielder has amazed absolutely everyone.
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Used as a holding midfielder and the tempo-setter for his team, he was nominated for the season’s Best Young Player award and could legitimately have hoped for a place in Cape Verde’s squad for the World Cup.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.
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