AFCON 2025 Scout Report: Why You Should Watch Noah Sadiki, Yan Diomande, & Lamine Camara — Player Analysis

3 AFCON Players To Watch

Every two years, just as Europe’s December calendar peaks, the Africa Cup of Nations reminds the world where so much of its footballing talent comes from.

AFCON has a habit of delivering drama.

Ivory Coast’s 2023 win came after they barely squeezed through the groups and changed managers mid-tournament.

It is a tournament where stars and unknowns share the same spotlight.

The world tunes in for familiar names like Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen and leaves with new favourites who have just been given a platform.

This AFCON scout report highlights three players to watch closely at AFCON 2025.

These profiles blend role, metrics, and tactical fit to explain why each could shape the tournament.

Noah Sadiki Scout Report At Sunderland  DR Congo

The first thing that stands out is how much ground he covers and how he turns chaos into control.

For anyone following the Premier League this season, Sunderland have been one of the surprises, and part of that rise is Noah Sadiki.

At 20, he profiles as a ball carrier, a tough and aggressive disruptor of opposition play, a reliable carer of the ball, and an interceptor.

As shown in the pizza chart, his strengths lie in on-ball progression.

His defensive profile is mixed, with good positioning and engagement.

Noah Sadiki Stats 2025/2026

He plays as a defensive or box-to-box midfielder next to Granit Xhaka, and he is the legs and the coverage for both (Habib Diarra provides this too).

The pairing works because the responsibilities are clear.

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