Ligue 1 Rising Star Part I: Senegal's international value has skyrocketed 40 times in a year, and the 21-year-old Ligue 1 is against the king
As the last of the five major leagues, Ligue 1 has always had a poor record in the Champions League, but it has always been able to emerge superstars including Mbappe, Osimhen, Maignan, Camavinga and Tchouameni, known as the "star processing factory". Ligue 1 has seen a lot of hopefuls this season, and one of them could be the next Kylian Mbappe, the next Camavinga or the next Maignan. In this article, Bao Ge takes a look at the bottom four of the top 12 most talked-about stars in Ligue 1 this season, but not those who have already made a name for themselves in the previous two seasons, such as Nunomendes, Vahi and Barcorra.
NO12, Kamara, 20 years old, Metz club, midfielder, worth 8 million euros. Although Metz has not been in good form this season and is currently deep in the Ligue 1 relegation zone with 26 points, it cannot hide the brilliance of the team's 20-year-old Senegalese midfielder Camara. Kamara has made 27 Ligue 1 appearances for Metz this season, 23 of them starts, missing just two league games, contributing one goal and four assists, and is an absolute mainstay in the team's midfield. In addition, Camara has been named in the Senegal national team and has scored four goals and provided two assists in 11 appearances.
Camara joined Metz in Ligue 2 in February 2023 from Senegal's club Genile Son, and went on to a successful finish with the team at the end of the season. Although Kamara is only 173 centimeters tall and weighs only 65 kilograms, he is not physically strong, but he is excellent in tackling, and he also has accurate long balls and set-piece footwork. Kamara's outstanding performances this season have already attracted the attention of giants such as Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Napoli, and his contract with Metz expires in June 2026, and his value has skyrocketed from 200,000 euros in June 2023 to 8 million euros at present, a 40-fold increase in one year!
NO11, Margasa, 20 years old, Monaco club, full-back on the field, worth 10 million euros. Monaco have been in excellent form in Ligue 1 this season and are currently third in Ligue 1 and will be in good hopes of competing in next season's Champions League. The 20-year-old versatile midfielder has made 19 appearances for the team this season, including 15 starts, and has been a regular in the rotation at the back and has been named for the France Under-20 squad.
A native of the Nago academy and a dual French and Malian national, Magasa was promoted to Monaco's first team last season and has progressively progressively progressed to the team this season. With a height of 188 centimeters and a weight of 75 kilograms, Magasa has excellent physical attributes and is very good at tackling. Margasa has already attracted the attention of big clubs including Arsenal, Inter Milan and Juventus, and his contract with Monaco does not expire until June 2027, and his value has skyrocketed from €800,000 in June 2023 to €10 million currently.
NO10, Belosien, 19 years old, Rennes club, left-back full-back, worth 10 million euros. Rennes have seen a significant drop from their previous two seasons and are currently 10th in Ligue 1, but still have a chance to play in next season's European competition, with a number of talented young players emerging from the squad, including 19-year-old French defender Glocien. Belosian has made 24 appearances for Rennes this season, including 18 starts, providing one assist and has been named in the France Under-21 national team.
Belosian, who came through Rennes' academy and has dual French and Guadeloupe, was promoted to Rennes' first team last season and has gradually made his way into the team this season. Standing at 182 centimeters tall and weighing 73 kilograms, Belosian is physically fitting, with excellent footwork and interception ability. Belosian's contract with Rennes expires in June 2025 and he has already attracted the attention of big names including AC Milan, Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund, with his value rising to €10 million from €7 million in June 2023.
NO9, Loko, 21 years old, Brest Club, left-back on the field, worth 10 million euros. Brest have been the most amazing team in Ligue 1 this season, currently sitting second in Ligue 1 and very hopeful of playing in next season's Champions League. Loko has made 31 appearances for the team this season, all starts, providing two assists, and is an absolute mainstay of the team's backline, having been named for the France Under-21 national team.
Loko, who has dual French and Congolese nationals, moved from Reims to Brest for a measly €500,000 in July 2023 and quickly became a regular in the team. Loko is 180 cm tall and weighs 65 kilograms, and his dribbling and crossing abilities are very good, and he also has a rare straight plug ability as a defender, and as a defender, he also has a strong tackling ability and confrontation ability, as of the 26th round of Ligue 1, Loko has completed 80 tackles in Ligue 1 and won 185 duels, which are the second and first in Ligue 1 respectively, and are known as the confrontation king of Ligue 1. Loko's impressive performances have already caught a lot of attention from Chelsea, with his current contract with the club set to expire in June 2027 and his value rising to €10 million from €2.5 million in June 2023.
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