Arouna Sangante Scout Report
Scout report in for Le Havre's versatile defender, Arouna Sangante. Sangante, part of the youthful generation hailing from Senegal, commands an impressive presence in the defensive line, evident in his remarkable ball recovery which places him among the top percentile in Ligue 1. His style of play is predicated on an acute sense of reading the game, demonstrated by his sterling interception record.
Yet, Sangante's player stats paint a picture of an old-school defender, rather than a modern, ball-playing centre-back. His somewhat underwhelming ball retention, coupled with a woeful pass accuracy, keeps him from being considered among the cream of the crop in the league. Progressive carrying isn't a forte either, hinting at his preference to delegate ball progression duties to midfield colleagues.
The 22-year old has an unsettling habit, though. Despite being a stronghold in the backline, his propensity for fouls committed and consequent yellow cards suggests a need for greater discipline. Yet, these are areas that can be tempered with time and guided development.
In terms of positional play, it's evident from Sangante's activity and possession areas that he acts as a buffer in the midfield third while also providing solid cover in the defensive third. He rarely ventures into the attacking third, sticking to his primary duties at the back.
In summary, Sangante is a promising defender with a knack for timely interceptions and ball recoveries. However, he needs to iron out certain weaknesses such as ball retention, pass accuracy, and tackling discipline. All the same, keep an eye on him, he has potential to grow into a formidable fixture in any defense.