France【Qatar World Cup:Full Explanation】

・He has been at the helm since 2012 and has led Les Bleus to the top of the world, finishing runner-up in the EURO and winning the World Cup.

・Became only the third person in history to win the World Cup as both a player and a coach.

・He began his coaching career at AS Monaco, where he led them to the Champions League final in 03/04 and won the Ligue 1 Coach of the Year award, and in the 06/07 season he promoted Juventus to Serie A after they were relegated to Serie B by the Carlo Scandals. He then led Marseille to the 2009/10 Ligue 1 championship and three consecutive Coupe de la Ligue titles.

・He played 103 games for France and captained his country to victory at the 1998 World Cup in Paris.

・”Striker of the world’s best”

・With his extraordinary speed and off-the-charts decisiveness, this “monster” is leading the way in the new era. He boasts a sprinting ability that is a different dimension from those of players who use speed as a weapon. He is especially deadly on the counter, and can inflict fatal damage on his opponents if he is given wide open spaces.

・The most important thing is his scoring sense. He is calm in front of the goal and shoots with equal intensity with both feet. His tactical understanding and passing accuracy have improved over the years, and he has become a more complete attacker, not only scoring goals himself, but also providing the last pass and assisting on many occasions.

・Last season, he became the first player in Ligue 1 history to be the top scorer for four consecutive seasons as well as the top assister. He has continued to evolve at an ever-increasing pace and is now a representative of Les Bleus, PSG, and Ligue 1.

・”The best attacker in the world”

・A versatile FW who can perform multiple tasks from scoring goals to creating chances with high quality, he is able to score goals with his scoring ability that needs no explanation when he jumps into space with his precise positioning and exquisite movement. He is also strong in the air with his strong physicality and core, and is a constant threat at set pieces.

・He is also good at creating space with his ability to hold the ball up and set up his teammates’ goals with his last passes. He can also contribute in the build-up by joining the midfield or on the flanks, and his wide vision and high soccer IQ are also attractive.

・Last season, at the age of 34, he scored a career-high 27 league goals and won the UEFA Champions League (CL) double crown with 15 goals in 12 games; in October, he won the Ballon d’Or.

・”Les Bleus aces.”

・The world’s best technical attacker,who has regained his true form since his peak years at Barcelona. He does not rely on his physicality, but on his technique and vision. He is a proactive player who comes down the middle, receives the ball between the lines, and uses his turns and flicks to set the rhythm of the attack.

・He is willing to play the role of a black player using his high intensity defensive skills and is dedicated to his defense. His athleticism is also a big draw, as he puts pressure on opposing ball holders from the front and returns to defend deep in his own territory.

・In the French national team, Deschamps has full trust in him and gives him the discretion to play freely. Because of this, his condition can affect the results.

・”NEXT Kante”

・His greatest weapon is his “first-class defensive skills” in which he has recorded the highest number of ball captures and tackles in the five major leagues. As a volante, he anchors the tail end of the midfield and uses his extraordinary speed and long arms and legs to make deep tackles to prevent any pinch points. Despite his large size, he can be found all over the pitch, increasing the fluidity of the midfield. Can also exchange roles with inside midfielders in the flow of the game.

・He has good technique underfoot and is quick to provide a starting pass when he gets the ball. When attacking, he is eager to touch the ball, joining in the build-up and finishing. He can also easily make side changes with his accurate long feeds.

・”Cinderella Boy in Les Bleus”

・A late bloomer and struggler, he worked his way up through the ranks as an amateur until five years ago and made it to Les Bleus in his late 20s. He was one of the best right backs in Europe last season with 5 goals and 11 assists for RC Reims, and was called up to the national team for the first time in March of this year.

・He uses high-precision ground crosses and pinpoint early crosses to create solid chances.

・As an amateur, he earned his living as a butcher and postal worker.

・”Super-aggressive SB”

・He is the driving force behind Milan’s revival. His greatest weapons are his overwhelming speed and sharp dribbling. He is one of the most destructive dribblers in the world, and when on the counter, he can make the enemy’s defensive network look dysfunctional. He not only runs up the flanks, but also plays inside, and when he breaks into the vital area, he shoots a powerful mid-range shot.

・He sprints with abundant athleticism for the entire 90 minutes and never fails to defend.

・”Guardian of the future”

・The best goalkeeper in Serie A who can’t be faulted. he was MVP-caliber last season, helping AC Milan win the league title in his first Serie A campaign.

・His saving with his sharp reflexes is of a superhuman level. He saves deflected shots with ease. He can also assist on counters with his highly accurate long kicks deep into enemy territory.

・His high ball handling is also top-notch, taking advantage of his incredible defensive range. His excellent positioning and movement prevent goals from being scored from crosses.