Souleymane Sagnan

Decent first steps for a tall defender, still developing physically. (conf 0.3)

Sufficient pace to defend a high line against most forwards. (conf 0.3)

Typical for a long-limbed young centre-back; turns can be slow. (conf 0.25)

Managed a full season of third-tier football on loan at Caen. (conf 0.3)

Secure on simple receptions but not a technical player. (conf 0.25)

Limited carrying ability; prefers to pass or clear. (conf 0.25)

Uses his frame to protect the ball in simple situations. (conf 0.25)

Basic striking technique, rarely shoots. (conf 0.25)

Safe, short passing in a back line; limited progressive range. (conf 0.3)

Can clear and switch play but accuracy is unproven at senior level. (conf 0.25)

Not a crossing threat as a central defender. (conf 0.25)

Reads obvious options only; limited creative passing. (conf 0.25)

Has no senior goals; not a scoring threat. (conf 0.25)

Rarely shoots; no evidence of poor decisions. (conf 0.2)

Attacks set pieces occasionally but with limited impact so far. (conf 0.25)

No dead-ball shooting role; not a free-kick or long-range taker. (conf 0.2)

At 1.87m he competes well in the air at a developing level. (conf 0.3)

Competitive in duels at third-tier level; a step up now to Ligue 1. (conf 0.3)

Willing to step out, though timing is still being refined. (conf 0.25)

Defensive instincts are a core part of his profile. (conf 0.3)

Reasonable shape from the Lens academy; positioning still maturing. (conf 0.3)

Largely unproven against top-flight pressure. (conf 0.25)

Solid basics; experience will define his decision-making. (conf 0.25)

Committed defender who put in a full season of regular football. (conf 0.3)

Consistent availability on loan; no injury problems documented. (conf 0.25)

Tall, young and already in the Lens first-team group; clear headroom. (conf 0.3)

A young academy graduate with a first-team contract extension. (conf 0.3)