When it comes to scouting up-and-coming talent in the modern women’s game, one place that should always be looked at is Africa.
The continent has produced some outstanding individual players over the years and currently boasts the most expensive player in the world: Zambia forward Racheal Kundananji, who moved to NWSL debutants Bay FC from Liga F side Madrid CFF last month.
However, the conveyor belt is constantly rolling, and there are always players emerging from that area of the world.
One who has caught the eye this season is Ivory Coast forward Rosemonde Kouassi.
Whilst predominantly a right-sided winger for Division 1 Féminine side Fleury 91 Féminines, she is capable of playing in numerous attacking roles and has become a crucial part of Fleury’s tactics during her time at the club, including helping them to a first-ever Coupe de France Féminine final later this year after they saw off Lyon Féminin in the semi-finals.
Her performances have led to reports of other clubs monitoring her progress, with L’Équipe listing Chelsea Women, Arsenal Women, PSG Féminine, and Lyon as potential admirers of her.
A move to the NWSL has also been suggested.
This tactical analysis will take a closer look at her game to see what she would offer them or any other team interested in acquiring her services and why she has become the subject of such a significant transfer rumour.
Rosemonde Kouassi Attacking threat
It might raise a few eyebrows to say that Rosemonde Kouassi has been a key attacking player for Fleury this season, given that she has only scored five goals and has picked up just four assists.
However, taking that viewpoint would be to discredit the amount of things that she offers her team inside the final third, with this section of the scout report showing that there is more to her game than simply scoring and setting up goals.
Her movement off the ball, for example, has been vital to Fleurys building momentum and constructing promising attacking opportunities.
She demonstrates that she can anticipate what will happen next and so react to things earlier than others around her.
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