After 6 seasons in Domino’s Ligue 2, the Stade Brestois 29 succeed to reach a second place during the season 18/19 synonym of promotion. For this promotion the club knew an important big change at the head of the team, indeed after 3 season Jean Marc Furlan the coach who succeed at this promotion is dismissed to let the place to Olivier Dall’Oglio. A change who can be judged risky in a transition year where the stability is an important factor to stay at the top level of the French football. A step that requires the efforts of each party to succeed.
«I had time to prepare for it, but it is certain that this situation was special. When I got into Ligue 1 with Dijon, I continued, and most of the time it’s like that. In fact, I took the bandwagon, with a certain continuity in operation. I adapted to the situation, and little by little, with my staff, we put our style. It was done gradually» – Dall’Oglio
Olivier Dall’Oglio was previously during 6 years the coach of FCO Dijon. He gets the club promoted in Ligue 1 during the 15/16 season and since the club keep his place in the top of French football. A coach who offers an attractive style and unlike many French coaches, he favors an attacking game.
So, it’s in this particular situation that the Stade Brestois begins his return in Ligue 1.
Mercato 19/20:
At the departures level, the club didn’t win big money. A lot of free transfer and loan ended.
At the arrival level, the club spent 6.90M Euros, investing in young players to probably get in future a amount of money with a potential sell. The club also attract experienced player from Ligue 1 to framed this rookie players who never player at this level: In example, they get Paul Lasne who played 244 games in Ligue 1 and Ludovic Baal who played 177 games in Ligue 1. A strategy who mix young and experienced players to build harmony in the team; a short-term and long-term strategy.
Overview of the team :
Goalkeepers:
Defenders:
Midfielders:
Forwards:
During this season 24 players have been used. The average age in this team is 26.12 yeard old. We can see this desire to framed youngest players with experienced players.
Overview of the 19/20 season in Ligue 1:
Position: 14th (34 pts)
Goal scored: 34 (10th in L1)
Goal conceded: 37 (14th in L1)
Average ball possession: 49.6% (10th in L1)
Shot per game: 11.6 (15th in L1)
Strenghts:
– Short play
– Playing under pressure
– Play in width
Weaknesses:
– Discipline
– Manage space between the lines
– Aerial duels
Analysis of play:
In a league where most of the team fighting against the relegation focus primarily on the defense instead of the attack. The SB29 of Dall’Oglio appear like an anomaly with this will to play and entertain the supporter.
Attacking play:
_SB29 show this will to manage the possession, keeping the control of the first stage of play privileging short passes. This ability to play and manage the possession under the pressure permit to attract and release the pression in transition to attack; Gaetan Charbonnier show his importance with his mobility offering support:
_The risk of this will to keep the control of the ball even under pressure can expose easily the defense with the lack of solutions or the bad decision taking of players:
_ In the first stage of play, SB29 plays with 3 men in the backing line, we mostly find one midfielder getting down next to the central backs; this shape allows the full back to offer amplitude and offer verticality: Battocchio get next to the central backs, the full back offers the amplitude, Charbonnier in support to offer superiority in the width + Grandsir completing the position to form the triangle to take advantage and attack in the exterior
_In position play we find this will to attract the attention bringing the number across the width, a game of three to bring the number and build while waiting for the opening to play in rupture and attack the final third:
Defensive play:
_In Defensive situation, the SB29 takes the classic form of a 4-4-2, this system permits to densify the axis with these 2 lines of 4 players and the 2 players in front, with this function of first pressure line to perturb the buildup play of rivals:
_The team, marking at an individual level to launch pressure and slow down the progression. With this 4-4-2 form, the block is compact and forced the rivals to play on the width who permit to execute this pressure:
Other examples:
_But, in this defensive system discipline is really important to maintain this density and to not put the team in a vulnerable position with this incapacity to manage the space between the lines:
Another example:
Conclusion:
The principles of play offer an attractive play, which allows a modest team of the Ligue 1, sequences of great technical qualities: Privileging short play even under pressure to keep control of the ball regardless the opponent; the development of attacks on the width with a triangle game to attract and frees up space to take advantage … A style of play that keeps attacking principles with this desire to entertain the spectator.
However, this team can put in difficulty on certain points: A lack of discipline which weakens the block and makes the management between the lines complicated; the lack of tall players who can expose the team in the air field especially on set kick.
Brest is a «young» team in Ligue 1, after having spent a long time in Ligue 2, the team has managed to maintain itself in this first year of transition. The team has an attractive play which can still progress in particular in defensive management but it is an aspect which will come with the experience of the players. For his second seasons in Ligue 1, the team will need to manage perfectly the mercato, anticipating the possible loss of important players in the system.
Mercato 20/21
Brest didn’t have big money to spend on the mercato, to compensate this situation the club will need to make smart move getting an eye on players with contract ending, loan and other economic opportunity to increase the quality of the team. In this exercise, I will try to find and propose players who could fit in these conditions. I will not focus only on the specific need of the team; I will propose players in every position.
Defense:
Right Back:
Name: Fahd Moufi (1996 / Tondela)
Nationality: Marocco / France
End of contract: 30.06.2020
Ex-player from the OL Academy, he joined the Portuguese club of Tondela to find playing time. It’s a strong and energetic player who offers easily attacking solution with this ability to create danger alone or with his partners. With his contract ending, he could be an interesting and smart move for free.
Estimation price: 0€
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Name: Igor Carioca (1996 / Loaned to NK Osijek from Olympiakos)
Nationality: Brazil
End of contract: 30.06.2022
Since his arrival in Europe, he knew different club and countries (Greece, Cyprus and Croatia). Owned by Olympiakos since 2018, he never finds his place in the team. The right back dominates his side with his ability to offer a solution in transition and in position play to disturb the opposite defence with his technical ability. If Olympiakos didn’t count on him, a loan with a buying option could be interesting for the future.
Estimation price: 1.5M€
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Name: Daiki Hashioka (1999 / Urawa Reds)
Nationality: Japan
End of contract: 31.01.2021
The young Japanese defender is a solid player in the formation of Urawa Reds, he recently made his debut with the Japan Natinoal Team. He mostly plays as a Wing Right Back, He has a good reading game who helps him to adjust his position and defend in the good timing, his speed help to cover space. He shows a high efficiency in aerial duels. but his characteristic could make him interesting in an axial position. He could bring his versatility to adjust and offer different solutions to the team.
Estimation price: 1.5M€
Ex-L1 players who could help in short term process:
- Valentin Rosier who leaved Dijon for Sporting didn’t play a lot for his first season if his situation would perdure a loan could be a solution
- Mariano, ex-right back of Bordeaux has his contract ending with Galatasaray. At 33, he could seek a last challenge in Europe before coming back in Brazil.
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Central Back:
Name: Abdul Mumin (1998 / FC Nordsjaelland)
Nationality: Ghana
End of contract: 31.07.2020
He took advantage of this partnership between The Ghanaian academy Right to Dream and Nordsjaelland to join the Danemark championship. For the last 2 seasons with Nordsjaelland, he gradually wins playing time. Mostly playing in a defense of 3 men, his height helps him to cut aerial play and his agility and speed to cover the depth. He can defend in his area and allow the team to occupy a high position. He is efficient in his tackle play. He can find with passes the verticality, he can easily break lines.
Estimation price: 0 M€
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Name: Pape Alioune Ndiaye (1998 / Vorskla Poltava)
Nationality: France / Senegal
End of contract: 30.06.2021
Impressive Central Back with his height, 201 cm, his physical gives him this natural domination on duels and enlarge his range of action to defend. Strong in the area, in high position he can use his tackles skill to stop the forwards to take the depth. At the technical level, he shows quality to keep control of the ball against the pressure with his ability to eliminate with skills his opponent; he can active direct play to find forwards using both of his feet.
Estimation price: 1M€
Ex/L1 players who could help in short term process
- Oumar Solet, he comes back from a long injury. OL don’t seem ready to give him playing time. At 20, he needs to begin playing; his ability to play with the ball could fit with the Dall’Oglio style play but it’s a player who needs discipline.
- Emanuel Mammana, since his departure knew difficult times in Russia. At 2 years of the end of his contract, Zenit St Peterburg could loan him to give him playing time and increase his value to get a better deal to sell him before the end of his contract. His technical quality and intelligence would fit perfectly in this will to hold and keep the ball at the first stage of play of the team.
- Léo Lacroix, will be free to this contract at the end of the month. He could bring his height to help the defence and will be a free solution.
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Left Back:
Name: Bradley de Nooijer (1997 / Viitorul )
Nationality: Netherland
End of contract: 30.06.2021
Since his arrival in Romania, he has become a strong player of the team. Leading the left side, he animates with his speed to drive the ball in the final third to bring danger. He still needs to increase his efficiency in the last gesture, but he could totally fit in Perraud’s function.
Estimation Price: 2M€
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Name: Godfrey Stephen (2000 / Isloch )
Nationality: Nigeria
End of contract: /
He shows great quality on the left side, this ability to cover large spaces with his speed. He can carry the ball and drive the ball forward to bring danger with his precise crosses. He is really active and he easily generates depth
Estimation Price:< 1M€
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Name: Ibrahim Kane (2000 / Vorskla Poltava)
Nationality: Mali
End of contract: 30.06.2020
The step might be important, but he could fit in this role as a substitute. An energetic player able to carry the ball in the final third; he brings this speed in attack to perturb the defense. He needs to increase his lucidity in the final third to expect getting a bigger role in a higher league.
Estimation price:< 1M€
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Midfielder:
Central and Defensive Midfielder:
Name: Mohamed Diaby (1996 / Paços de Ferreira)
Nationality France
End of contract: 30.06.2020
Strong Midfielder of Paços de Ferreira, he can play as a defensive midfielder and central midfield. His physical give an advantage in duels, he can respond to the physical challenge (ground and aerial); he has this natural advantage to defend. With the ball, he can keep control and break the line to drive the ball forward.
Estimation Price: 0€
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Name: Franck Kanoute (1998 / Pescara loaned in Cosenza)
Nationality: Senegal
End of contract: 30.06.2021
He mainly played in the second Italian division, but he seems ready to make a big step in his career. He combines athletic and technical qualities to dominate the midfield. Strong in defense, he recovers and he can be dominant at the base of the game with this ability to resist to the pressure and break lines.
Estimation Price: 4M€
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Name: Maxime D’arpino (1996 / Orléans)
Nationality: France
End of contract: 30.06.2021
After 3 seasons in L2, Maxime D’arpino looks like ready to make his step in L1. An intelligent midfielder, his good reading game helps him in his defensive works. His technical ability, make him dominant with the ball; he can resist to the pressure and find the vertically to bring danger. He is also good at free kick.
Estimation Price: 1.5M€
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Name: Emil Bohinen (1999 / Stabaek )
Nationality: Norway
End of contract: 31.07.2022
He is able to occupy different functions in the middle: defensive, organizing; creative. A technical and intelligent player who anticipates and finds the best positioning to intervene and participate in the game. His precise left foot allows him to create danger in buildup play and free kick
Estimation Price: 1.2M€
Loan solution:
- Enzo Loiodice has just joined Wolverhampton, since his arrival in the PL team he did not have play yet with the first team. Instead playing in the reserve team, a loan could be a good solution for him to play at a higher level.
- The promising midfielder Domingos Quina, can’t find his place in the first team of Watford. A loan could help him to find playing time. A strong midfielder who combine athletic and technical qualities to dominate the midfield
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Attacking Midfielder:
Name: Guelor Kanga (1990 / Sparta Praha)
Natinoality: Gabon
End of contract: 30.06.2020
Experienced midfielder who can take control of the game, he organized the attack and bring danger with the precision of his right foot and good vista. With his contract ending, he will bring quality and experience.
Estimation Price: 0M€
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Name: Bernard Mensah (1994 / Kayserispor )
Nationality: Ghana
End of contract: 30.06.2022
Even if he is playing in a team in difficulty in Superlig, he succeeds to bring danger and be one of the most creative players of the championship. A technical player dominant with the ball, able to dribble to eliminate to drive the ball forward and find the best position to create danger; his vista and precise right foot allow him to deliver precise passes in deep position. He is also precise in a free kick.
Estimation Price: 4M€
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Name: Juan Cazares (1992 / Atlético Mineiro)
Nationality: Ecuador
End of contract: 31.12.2020
One of the most creative mifielder in Brasil, his technical ability and his precise right foot allows him to bring danger in building up play and a free kick. An intelligent player who finds the best position to bring danger; his good ball control gives him this freedom of play to find the best position do create superiority alone or with his partners.
Estimation Price: 2M€
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Name: Amine Bassi
Nationality: Marocco
End of contract: 30.06.2021
He is one of the most regular players in Ligue 2. He knew his third seasons and he is regularly one of the most creative players of the championship. He seems ready to make a big step in his career. He could bring his technical ability and creativity to play in a higher division.
Estimation Price: 2.5M€
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Forwards:
Wing players:
Name: Agustin Canobbio (1998 / CA Fénix)
Nationality: Uruguay / Italy
End of contract: 31.12.2020
He knows his 5th professional season and seem ready to make a big step in his career. Playing on the wing, he dynamize his side with his good acceleration and ball control to bring danger in the final third. He influences the attack, but do not forget to defend, at the recovery of the ball, he launches the transition to drive the ball forward. With his contract ending, he could be an interesting investment to make.
Estimation Price: 1M€
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Name: Ilyas Chouaref (2000 / Chateauroux)
Nationality: France / Algeria
End of contract: 30.06.2022
His real first season as a starter on the team. He mostly played on the left wing, showing is technical ability to drive the ball forward and dribble his opponent. He is one of the best dribblers of the Ligue 2 this season. Even if he still needs to increase his takes of decision in the last third, he has a good margin of progression and could be an interesting investment for the future
Estimation Price: 3M€
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Name: Mustapha Bundu (1997 / AGF)
Nationality: Sierra Leone
End of contract: 30.06.2021
He knows his 4th season with AGF in Denmark. An elegant player, he mostly plays on the right wing where his speed and technical abilities allows him to dynamize his side. He can play with both of his feet to create or conclude. This season 8 goals and 6 assists, he is one of the most decisive players in the championship.
Estimation Price: 3M€
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Name: Jimmy Cabot (1994 / Lorient)
Natinoality: France
End of contract: 30.06.2020
After a few seasons in L2 with Lorient, Jimmy Cabot is ready to make his comeback in L1. A low gravity center to offer him this technical agility to perturb and bring speed in the final third; he is one of the best dribbler in Ligue 2. He can occupy both sides of the field. For free, he could be an interesting acquisition for the team.
Estimation Price: 0€
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Name: Stephane Diarra (1998 / Le Mans)
Nationality: France / CIV
End of contract: /
In his first year in Ligue 2, he showed quality on the right wing to provoke and perturb the defense with technical ability; he keeps the control of the ball to drive it forward, he is one of the most efficient dribblers in the championship. He makes the difference to find the best spot to create danger.
Estimation Price: 3M€
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Name: Vagner Dias (1996 / Loaned at ASNL from ASSE)
Nationality: Cape Verde
End of contract: 30.06.2022
For his second season in Ligue 2, he confirms breaking his record of goals (7 goals). A versatile player who can play in different positions in attack. He dynamise the attack with good movement, offering depth and bringing presence in the area at the right time. With the ball on his foot, he can control and make difference to drive the ball forward and put himself in a position to conclude.
Estimation Price: 4M€
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Name: Enzo Lombardo (1997 / Loaned at Racing Santander from Mallorca)
Nationality: France
End of contract: 30.06.2023
His first season in LaLiga2 and show his technical ability to dominate his rivals, with 111 dribbles succeed, he is the players the most successful in LaLiga2 in this area. Provocative with the ball, he can change his orientation ball on his feet to be unpredictable. His still need to be more consistent in his performance, but his ability allows him his advantage to dominate spaces.
Estimation price: 1.2M€
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Striker:
Name: Randy Nteka (1997 / Fuenlabrada)
Nationality: France
End of contract: 30.06.2023
He shows is versatility with Fuenlabrada, he can play in midfield but he mostly plays as false 9. He is an athletic player, he offers a solution in direct play and even if he has an dominant physical, he shows ability with the ball and speed to bring danger. He primarily occupies a function to link up play, he shows a great mobility to offer solution to combine and to attack.
Estimation Price: 3M€
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Name: Silvère Ganvoula (VfL Bochum / 1996)
Nationality: Congo
End of contract: 30.06.2023
A strong and physical striker who can dictate the attack. He offers a solution in direct play and build up play. He can hold the ball in a high position with this ability to beat his defenders to find the best position for him or his partners. He is one of the best strikers in Bundesliga.2 this season
Estimation Price: 5M€
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Name: Adrian Grbic (1996 / Clermont)
Nationality: Austria / Croatia
End of contract: 30.06.2022
In his first season in Ligue 2, he showed his quality being one of the best goalscorer of the championship. He has a good flair to find the best in the area to score and also a precise right foot to score out of the box. His Off the ball movements permit him to create advantage for him and his partners, he still needs to increase his efficiency in dribbling to make more impact with the ball
Estimation Price: 5M€
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Name: Nigel Robertha
Natinoality: Curacao / Netherland
End of contract: 30.06.2022
Since his arrival in Levski Sofia he has become one of the best strikers of the championship. An athletic striker who takes advantage with his power and speed over the defender to find the best position in the final third to score; in a position he can score with both of his feet and his head.
Estimation Price: 5M€
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Name: Shamar Nicholson (1996 / Charleroi)
Nationality: Jamaica
End of contract: 30.06.2023
A powerful and complete striker who can score with both of his feet. He still needs to increase his decision taking but he could be an interesting investment for the future.
Estimation Price: 5M€
Loan solution:
Amine Gouiri shows difficulties to find playing time in higher level with OL. A loan could benefit to each part, Amine Gouiri could bring his high volume of play, helping in building up play and his technical ability to make the difference in the final third.
Written by: Mickael Marques | @Mycki_Boy
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