France’s U16 Phenoms: 3 Rising French Stars Worth Keeping Tabs On – Scout Report

France has always been a breeding ground for some of the most incredibly talented footballers to develop.

The state-of-the-art INF Clairefontaine training centre is known worldwide for producing some of the best players in world football.

Additionally, Ligue 1 clubs have invested heavily in their youth systems, with the likes of Lyon, Monaco, and Rennes well known for developing their young players.

The most talented of these young players then go on to represent France at youth international levels, aiming to work their way through the ranks to the senior squad.

This brings us to the topic of this tactical analysis piece.

The France U16 national team is currently in Turkey, participating in a friendly tournament alongside Denmark, Spain and Japan.

In the first round of games, France defeated the Danes comfortably 4-1.

In the subsequent sections of this scout report, using EYEBALL technology, we will highlight some of the key players for France U16 and explain why we think they could have a bright future at the highest levels of the game.

We will delve deeper into their individual profiles and unravel the intricacies of their playing styles, strengths, and areas for further development.

As we analyse some of the most exciting prospects in youth football, this analysis will offer a glimpse into the future of French football.

Ibrahim Mbaye Scout Report At PSG

The first player we are going to look at is 16-year-old right winger Ibrahim Mbaye.

Having put in some impressive performances for PSG in the U19 National this season, his star is certainly shining bright, and he appears to be one of the most exciting prospects in French youth football.

Mbaye is a winger who loves making runs behind the opposition’s defensive line.