Ligue 1 is a constant conveyor belt of talent.
New stars emerge in France’s top flight every season, and 2024/25 is no different.
One of the major success stories of the 2024/25 Ligue 1 season thus far is Andrey Santos — a midfielder currently plying his trade with Liam Rosenior’s Strasbourg on loan from EPL giants Chelsea.
BlueCo owns both clubs, and while Santos’ time with RC Strasbourg is limited, with his return to London expected next summer, it’s clear the Alsace side have benefitted from their relationship in the sense that they’ve had one of Ligue 1’s brightest stars on display for the world to see enhance their performances throughout the first months of this season.
Santos joined Chelsea from Vasco da Gama for €12.5m in January 2023 and returned on loan until that summer.
The Brazilian midfielder then spent half a season on loan with Nottingham Forest, enjoying limited game time before heading to affiliate club Strasbourg this past summer.
Finally achieving his breakthrough this term, Santos has been a revelation in the French top flight.
Our scout report aims to provide some clear insight into Andrey Santos’ style of play in Liam Rosenior’s tactics this season.
Our football analysis is divided into three distinct sections, which allow us to provide a clear and concise breakdown of the 20-year-old midfielder’s game: Goal Scoring, Ball Progression, and Defending.
Who Is Andrey Santos?
Before proceeding with the crux of this analysis, let’s address the broader question: How good is Andrey Santos?
Andrey Santos Heatmap
Santos has primarily occupied the left central midfield position in Strasbourg’s system this term, with Rosenior mainly setting his side up in either a 3-4-2-1 or 4-4-2 shape.
The Brazilian spends most of his time in deeper areas of the pitch but gets involved in more advanced areas, though he picks his moments to get forward carefully.
