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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Tall 1.96m defender; slow over the first few steps. (conf 0.35)
Long strides help in recovery runs, but not a quick defender. (conf 0.3)
Height limits quick turns against nimble forwards. (conf 0.3)
Young defender with enough base fitness for senior starts. (conf 0.3)
Control
Adequate control as an academy-trained defender. (conf 0.3)
Not a ball carrier; keeps possession simple. (conf 0.3)
Large frame helps him protect the ball when pressed. (conf 0.3)
Right-footed with a decent strike; no evidence of a dead-ball role. (conf 0.3)
Distribution
Academy-trained defender expected to recycle possession safely. (conf 0.3)
No evidence of range; plays mostly simple passes. (conf 0.3)
Centre-back with no crossing role. (conf 0.25)
Limited signs of progressive passing as yet. (conf 0.3)
Chance threat
Defender; his Youth League goal aside, little goal output. (conf 0.3)
Rarely in shooting positions. (conf 0.25)
Mostly defensive; occasional runs at set pieces. (conf 0.25)
No indication he takes dead balls. (conf 0.25)
Duels
At 1.96m, he is a natural aerial presence in both boxes. (conf 0.4)
Strong but still adjusting to senior forwards; five league starts. (conf 0.35)
Defense
Steps up from the back line but is not a notable presser. (conf 0.3)
Reads play well enough to intercept and clear at this level. (conf 0.35)
Developing positional sense next to Brest's experienced centre-backs. (conf 0.35)
Mental
Earned league starts at 19, a sign of poise for his age. (conf 0.35)
Still maturing in senior-level defensive decisions. (conf 0.3)
Committed academy graduate who earned a first pro deal. (conf 0.35)
Resilience
Out with a leg fracture since late September 2026. (conf 0.3)
Outlook
19 years old, 1.96m, and already starting in Ligue 1; room to grow. (conf 0.4)
Homegrown starter with a pro deal to 2029, but little exposure yet. (conf 0.4)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Raphaël Le Guen is a French centre-back from Quimper, a right-footed 1.96m defender who came through Brest's academy, where he was moved from attack to defence at around U15 level. He signed his first professional contract in January 2026, running to 2029, has started league games in Ligue 1 this season and wears number 71. His size makes him a natural aerial presence, while his positioning and decision-making are still being refined at senior level. A leg injury suffered in late September 2026 has interrupted his campaign.
Converted from attacker to centre-back in Brest's academy at around U15 level.
Scored against PSV Eindhoven for Brest's reserve team in the UEFA Youth League.