Youssouf Fofana: Monaco's Box-to-box Midfield Dynamo

Club: AS MonacoNationality: FrancePosition(s): CM, DMPreferred Foot: RightHeight: 6’1”/185cmAge: 24Strengths: Ball progression, ball-carrying, athleticism, duels, strength, vision, interceptions, tacklingAreas for development: aerial duels, discipline

AS Monaco sit atop the Ligue 1 table after three matches, level on 7 points with Marseille, after beating Clermont Foot and Strasbourg and clawing their way back from a two-goal deficit and drawing to Nantes. One player who has played a vital role in their impressive start is Youssouf Fofana, playing every single minute under new manager Adi Hutter and excelling in the double pivot alongside Mohamed Camara.

Player Analysis: Mohamed Camara

Born in Paris to Malian parents, Fofana left the capital in February 2017 and joined Strasbourg, becoming a key figure in the center of the pitch before earning a move to Monaco in January 2020 for €15 million. The high-energy, aggressive, and physically imposing midfielder is strong in duels, contesting 10.9 per 90 with a 50.6% ground duel success rate, showcasing his anticipation as well as his world-class athleticism and ability to cover plenty of ground.