RC Abidjan’s Youthful Symphony: Unveiling three rising Ivorian prospects – scout report

Founded in 2006 by Souleymane Cissé, Racing Club Abidjan focuses on nurturing the next generation of Ivorian players, showcasing brilliant football and technically gifted talents. 

In 2014, the club made its entry into Division 3, and within five seasons, it ascended to Ligue 1, a remarkable achievement with 90% of the squad originating from the RC Abidjan academy. The year 2020 marked the clubs triumph, securing its first Ligue 1 title after just a single season in the top flight.

Recognising the immense potential within the ranks of RC Abidjan, French Ligue 1 club OGC Nice established a partnership with the club. Consequently, several players made the move from the Côte d’Ivoire capital to the French Riviera, including Ange Ahoussou and Jean N’Guessan.

The club has continued to thrive and is currently at the top of the league in the 2023/24 season, while the famed academy is consistently developing incredibly talented players. Using EYEBALL technology, this tactical analysis aims to introduce some of the most promising prospects within the RC Abidjan ranks.

This scout report will analyse each player’s individual skill set and showcase how they fit into the teams tactics.

Abdoulaye Djiré  defensive midfield

The first player we will look at in this analysis piece is 17-year-old midfielder Abdoulaye Djiré. With some impressive performances at senior level, the young midfielder’s stock is on the rise this season. 

Primarily playing as a defensive midfielder in a 4-3-1-2 or a 4-3-3 system, he is intelligent with his off-the-ball movements in the attacking phase. 

Djiré typically hangs back during the build-up play, often hovering on the edge of the penalty area. This ensures he is on hand to recover and recycle possession should RC Abidjan lose the ball. This also allows Djiré to shoot from a distance, which he loves to do.