Mathys Tel
Country: France
Date of birth: 27/04/2005 (16 years old)
Place of birth: Sarcelles (France)
Height: 183cm
Youth career: JS Villiers-le-Bel, Paris FC, AS Jeunesse Aubervilliers, Montrouge FC 92, Stade Rennais (since 2020)
Current club: Stade Rennais
Squad number: 39
Current national team: France U-18
Position: winger, centre-forward
Preferred foot: right
Market value (by transfermarkt.de): 1.000.000 €
Tournaments participated in: Lafarge Foot Avenir 2021
Contract until: 30.06.2024
Player’s agent: unknown
Transfer rumours: —
Similar type of player: Thierry Henry
Strengths:
– pace 
– finishing
– instinct
– technique
– ball control
– dribbling
– off the ball movement 
– athleticism 
– heading
– creativity
– versatility
– defensive contribution/pressing
Weaknesses:
No significant weaknesses.
Style of play:
– complete forward
– well rounded player who has all the qualities to play on many other positions and attacking roles
– tall player with good body mass ratio, physical strength, power, stamina and natural fitness who feels comfortable in contact situations
– powerful and determined forward with killer-instinct, superb technique on the ball, good dribbling skills and cleverness at his off-the-ball movements
– fantastic footwork, agility, coordination and pace for a player of his size
– likes to dribble
– likes to attack from the wing, cut inside, and create himself a decent opportunity to score from
– clinical finisher capable on both feet
– exceptional composure in front of goal
– generates many flick-ons and passes into the channels for his teammates to utilize
– possesses very impressive mid-range and long-range shooting skills
– in addition to his goalscoring ability, he is also a team-player who was capable of creating chances and assisting goals for his teammates
– extremely dangerous on the counter thanks to his pace and acceleration
– displays a natural technique to take fast decisions in tight spaces/under pressure
– knows how to use his body to shield the ball from defenders thanks to his technique, strength, and ball control
– aerial threat in the opposition’s box
– hard-working and effective in pressing
Tel finds himself in a good position after a corner and scores with a volley.
Tel with a clever off the ball movement and superb chipped finish.
He is best suited to playing as:
Centre-forward in 4-3-3.
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League summary (as for 11 October 2021):
Ligue 1 2021/2022 (ongoing): 3 games/0 goals (Rennes)
Description:
Mathys Tel joined the famous Stade Rennais youth academy from Paris FC in 2020. He is considered to be one of the most talented players of his generation in Europe. Mathys made his professional debut on 15 August 2021 in a 1–1 league draw against Brest. His debut at 16 years and 110 days made him the youngest player to appear in an official match for Rennes, a record which was previously held by Eduardo Camavinga. He also became the 11th-youngest player ever to play in the French Ligue 1.
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Football Talent Scout potential rating:
World-class potential.
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Very Promising. Hope that Nagelsmann can unlock his potential. Good luck at Bayern
Yeah this kids got so much potential, it’s scary honestly. Hoping he gets more game time next season or gets loaned out if not, but this kid deserves to start games. The sky is the limit.
This kid’s composure and anticipation is what impresses me the most. I agree with the potential. With proper guidance, I see him as far as even challenging for the BallonDor in the future.