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Malang Sarr

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France

Player Info

Malang Sarr is a French central defender for RC Lens, known for his left-footed elegance, pace, and ability to play as a centre-back or left-back. The 27-year-old emerged from the OGC Nice academy, becoming the club's youngest-ever captain and a Ligue 1 regular while still a teenager. His potential earned him a move to Chelsea in 2020, though his time in England was defined by loan spells at Porto and Monaco, where he gained valuable experience in the Champions League and top European leagues. A permanent transfer to Lens has provided stability, where his technical quality and recovery speed fit perfectly into Franck Haise's high-intensity system. Sarr was part of the Chelsea squad that won the UEFA Champions League in 2021, although he was not in the matchday squad for the final. He also has a UEFA Super Cup winner's medal. At youth level, he won the FIFA U-20 World Cup with France in 2013. Now a key component of a Lens side consistently challenging for European places, Sarr's €10 million market value reflects his status as a reliable and versatile defender in one of Europe's most competitive leagues.

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2024/07/25