World Soccer

TALENT SCOUT

Eduardo CAMAVINGA

Rennes

In a sentence

A 16-year-old Ligue 1 phenomenon, the precocious Rennes defensive midfielder had tongues wagging all over Europe with a masterclass in August’s 2-1 win against Paris Saint-Germain.

What they say

Jo Burel, his coach at Drapeau-Fougeres: “It’s the first time I’ve seen a player with such qualities. He had extraordinary talent. When we needed to hang on to a result we’d put him in defence. If we were out for the win he’d play in attack.”

Landry Chauvin, former Rennes academy manager: “He’s

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