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Ligue 1 expert Genesis is back this week for the second part of his article on building your Sorare team around key foundation players. Over to him…


Hello again everyone. I hope you had a good Gameweek last weekend? Thanks to the guys at Sorare Academy and Fantasy Football Scout for having me back! 

As some of you may remember, last week I spoke about a critical element of my Sorare weekly teamsheet: the foundation player. This is a player who you can build the rest of your team around, who is consistently capable of scoring well across most, if not all elements of the matrix. But he is not just a 50-points-per-week player; he should have the ability to hit big scores without a goal or assist to their name.

For me, that guy is French wonderkid Aurelien Tchouameni. And to drive home that point, Tchouameni scored 90.9 overall, with no goal or assist but with a 55.9 all-around score last weekend!

In this piece, I will offer up three players who I think manage to knit together some or even most of Tchouameni’s key match day attributes. These individuals are all French or based in France, as that’s my area of interest. I am sure you will be able to dig up some amazing options in your own research.

Kouadio Kone – Borussia Monchengladbach 

I’ve been watching this kid since he and Amine Adli were ripping it up in Ligue 2 for Toulouse. Now both are turning heads in the Bundesliga. But while Adli is staking his place in Leverkusen’s wild attack, Kone is a lone shining light in Monchengladbach’s chaotic season so far – and what a debut season he has been having.

He is both defensively sound and offensively threatening but where he really comes to life is his dribbling: he attempts 2.7 dribbles per 90 minutes, compared to Tchouameni’s 1.4. Added to this, he attempts on average 48 passes per 90, four of which are long balls, and has 11.5 touches per game in the final third of the pitch. 

Enzo Le Fee – Lorient

Enzo Le Fee is playing for a struggling team. However, he is becoming pivotal to Lorient’s chances of survival.  A number 10 who is now playing as a deep progressor, he is also the main set-piece taker for Lorient and is adept at both passing and dribbling. 

Le Fee averages one shot per 90 minutes and 50 passes, of which 11 are long balls. He also averages 3.4 dribbles per game, with a near 50% success rate.  Finally, he takes 18 final third touches per 90, a wonderful attacking platform for him to hit decisive actions.

Another factor is his underrated defensive contributions, which include an average of nearly three tackles per 90 attempted – not bad for a converted ’10’. He really does have the ability to be a foundational player. Check out his score against Angers a few weeks ago and again this weekend. 

Youssouf Fofana – Monaco

The key point to remember here is that Aurelien Tchouameni will leave Monaco this summer. And while Monaco may dip into the market to find a replacement, I believe they already have their man. 

Youssouf Fofana, signed at the same time as Tchouameni, has shifted from his defensive role and is now a more all-around player. Fofana hits 1.6 shots and around 57 passes per 90 minutes, while defensively he attempts 3.69 tackles per game; you would have to imagine that these stats likely improve were he to become the central figure in Monaco’s midfield. Finally, Fofana is in Monaco’s set-piece rotation for corners and direct free-kicks.

So there you go. You now have the tools to find your own foundations to build your team around. Don’t miss the 11am Friday deadline to put that knowledge to the test and enter your team on the Academy for free, with a chance to win a Sorare card.

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Adam @ Football Trader Adam has been scouting for and trading in football games for far too long and for far too many hours. He has a particular interest in the big 5 European Leagues as well as lesser known ones like the Eredivisie, Primeira Liga and even the MLS. Before he managed to somehow make a living by writing about football, he spent ~10 years as a Ministerial adviser and project/risk manager for the UK Government including the Foreign Office and MOD. When not buried in xG spreadsheets he plays too many computer games, lifts heavy things in the gym and attempts to cultivate a handsome beard.

277 Comments Post a Comment
  1. AC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    No news on Ronaldo though apparently Elanga starts again tonight

    https://mobile.twitter.com/United_Webby

    1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Imagine signing Sancho for £73 mill and he loses his place to a nobody.

      1. Camino Aleatorio
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        The Bundesliga stars have sucked lately in EPL

        Havertz, Werner, Sancho, Pulisic (Injury mostly), Haller

        Does not make Haaland seem like such a slam dunk prospect.

  2. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Make of it what you will, all depends what you want to believe, some saying Ronaldo didn't travel with squad so he is out, he didn't travel with the squad that is true and there is obviously no other way to get there lol!! Doh

    1. circusmonkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      If he was in Spain, he'd probably try to find a nearby airport he could go to instead of going back to Manchester.

  3. Cheeky Onion
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    1 FT & 1.1m ITB

    DDG
    TAA - Cancelo - Reguilon
    Foden - Silva - Jota - Bowen
    Ronaldo - Watkins - Dennis

    Bachmann - Martinelli - White - Coufal

    A) Roll FT
    B) Martinelli > Raph (exact $)
    C) Other

    1. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Roll

    2. Meechoo115
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I’d play Martinelli over Silva

      1. Meechoo115
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Also white surely over Reg!?

  4. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Not sure why it matters whether Ronaldo starts or not nothing we can do about it now.

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      It has been crazy, making me laugh all day

    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      We don’t have a life and anything to do though

      1. Meechoo115
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        This

    3. AC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Far too level headed, thinking about things you cannot influence is underrated

    4. WVA
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Because we'll get more fantasy football points if he does....

    5. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Who says there's nothing you can do?

  5. Weak Become Heros
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Harry Kane. Goal and assist please mate.

    1. putana
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      maybe by march

  6. Meechoo115
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    VC Alonso but Cancelo on bench. Assume im better off with Ronaldo no show right ? Especially as most other Ronaldo caps have Watford vC and not much on bench

  7. Danno - Emre Canada
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    I’m at a pub next to the ground and I haven’t seen Ronaldo but who cares, cmonnnnn you Bees.

    1. Meechoo115
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Can imagine atmosphere will be rocking. Enjoy

      1. Danno - Emre Canada
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks mate. Hope so. I captained Ronaldo though haha. Cmon Bryan a brace please and no posts

        1. Meechoo115
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Lol I had him for ten weeks. Had him on bench for the two weeks he returned. Bad memories of him !!

  8. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    VCs trembling for next couple of hours or so?

    1. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Doubt Dennis cares very much about my FPL team, unless he too captained Ronaldo.

    2. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I'm chilling with Trent captain

      1. Meechoo115
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Nice. I only had balls once to captain Trent and it was the effing Leicester game

    3. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Who’s the most vc captain? Know any stats?

      Dennis?
      Kane?
      Bruno?

  9. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Sweating with Ronaldo(c), Reg and Keane(-2) first sub. Could be a 10 man dgw with a -8

    1. Kodap
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Not quite as bad but Dennis (vc) here, Coufal first sub with all rivals Captaining Bruno, uh oh.

    2. Meechoo115
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I have Ronaldo c. Bruno and DDG with a -8 and Cancelo first sub. Sweating for a no show !

    3. WVA
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      You are utterly screwed mate. I have Ronaldo(C), Mount(VC) and Reguilon with Keane first sub and Sissoko second sub!

    4. WVA
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Which means Ronaldo and Reguilon will get me -1 points this week ha so strange that when Reguilon got injured when I brought him in he said to keep him, one of the unluckiest transfers in history.

    5. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Exact same situation here mate we lots of love we can do this x

  10. JONALDINHO
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Not owning Ronaldo do I want him in the squad or not? Could be lots of vc pts

    1. Meechoo115
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Doubt it. Only those with Bruno tbh

    2. Kodap
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I would say you probably want him to get a 15/20 minute cameo with a 1 pointer, lots appear to have Cancelo/Gallagher points on the bench. As an owner I want him to score/get any form of return otherwise my vice is Dennis and the appeal of Bruno later becomes a lot higher, most of my rivals have capped Bruno where as I went Cr7.

    3. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Wife gets Gallaher, daughter gets Bruno. Me? Tossard (c) (spelling deliberate)

    4. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      You want him to play. Even if he starts he's getting 2 points max.

  11. Grande Tubarão
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Ronaldo, if you read this mate - I can give you a lift to the game if you need one

    1. Kodap
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      hahahahahha same

    2. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Just had him on the blower, he is busy in London

  12. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    I've been busy working and trying to keep abreast of any transfer activities in 10 Downing Street.

    So other than usual jitters on team selection, are both games going ahead okay today?

    1. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Intriguing... that where you usually work?
      Havent heard any rumours of cancellation, just speculation on Ronaldo & Reguilon

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Nah, but I did actually 24 years ago!

  13. DeadStarComing
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Been at work all day and I’m so confused. Did Ronaldo travel or not?

    1. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Lol likewise I have no idea and gonna wait and see. It seems nobody actually knows

    2. Kodap
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Understanding I believe is that he has travelled, but separately to the rest of the squad? If that makes sense.. although no one actually knows!

    3. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Definitely maybe

    4. ZimZalabim
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      He may or may not have done the thing you wanted or didn't want.

      Hope this helps.

    5. DeadStarComing
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers all 🙂

  14. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Imagine Ronaldo starting. This place erupting. United conceding in the first 10. Ronaldo getting super frustrated and getting a red immediately post that.

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      When I use my imagination it is for good creative stuff, but each to their own

    2. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      A Ronaldo brace, followed by Brentford coming back to win 3-2, with the stadium erupting and then singing Hey Jude after the game. Ronaldo almost in tears with his hands by his hips, Rangnick perplexed after a Maguire blunder. Morale down the drain.

      Too much to ask?

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Anyone getting perplexed after a Maguire blunder is not possible.

  15. Zalk
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    "...but one man not seen amongst the rest of the squad was Cristiano Ronaldo."
    - The Sun

    1. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      The sun obviously can't see Ronaldo from so far away, tbh

      1. NorCal Villan
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        The sun never sweats

  16. TheDragon
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    I don’t care if Ronaldo starts or isn’t in the squad…. Just don’t be on the bench and get a 1 point cameo!

    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      And yet the 1 pointer is what I'm dreaming of

      1. TheDragon
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I actually think the 1 point cameo is the likeliest scenario unfortunately

        1. Mr. O'Connell
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          I think it's the only scenario

        2. Pompel
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          As I have Keane coming off the bench, I'll happiky take the 1x2 points

          1. Zimo
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Yes Pompel yes!

    2. fedolefan
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I really doubt his ego allows him to get on the field for like 10 mins when winning? He starts or gets 30-35 minimum I feel.

  17. 03farmboy
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Best mount replacements?
    I already have raphina, Bowden, saka

    1. putana
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      kdb

    2. No Kane No Gain
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Raph or coutinho but wait for double confirmation

      1. No Kane No Gain
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Sorry just saw Raph. Coutinho!

    3. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Foden??

    4. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Foden

    5. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Maddison, Foden, Coutinho

  18. putana
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    ronaldo has 4 npg in the last 4 months.

    warra player !!!

    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      He's turning 37 in 2 weeks. Well past his prime playing in a mediocre team. What exactly do u expect from him?

      1. Zimo
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        He's also scored quite a few in the champions league. Dont discount that now.

      2. JONALDINHO
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        A few months ago people were hyping him up as “essential” and that he’d score more goals than Salah…

        1. Zimo
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Well they were obviously running away with the hype. Probably would have at Man City tbf.

        2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          95% of them would have been United fans.

        3. KanuLenoMeeMoCash
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          was never gonna happen
          as fit as he is, age catches up with everyone

      3. putana
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        not to be priced at 12.5 when actually an 8.0 player

        1. Zimo
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          I don't think it was up to him

      4. TopBinFC
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        At his price tag I would expect alot more!

    2. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Had him since week 4 and it's been a disaster. The only good thing I can say about owning him is watching others rip up their teams to get him in every now and again.

  19. BrockLanders
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    I'd pay decent money for an early red card for Ronaldo..

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      You can pay Xhaka for a yellow

      1. TheDragon
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I wasnt clear whether Xhaka or the referee would be the one under suspicion given how he got the card

        1. Baines on Toast...
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Surely it's the ref. No way would a player need the money.

        2. Now I'm Panicking
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Mariner wasn't it? He's supposed to be the ref for the Man U game tonight.

    2. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I’ll chip in and make that money more than decent …

    3. Camino Aleatorio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Ronaldo would take a Red to leave the Manchester United clown show and never look back. But that's probably the only thing he could want.

  20. RogDog_jimmy
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    People talking about Ronaldo starting or not when the real question is Reguilon.

    If he's fit and doesn't play - woof.
    If he plays and looks good then great.

    (I don't want him to play as Cancelo comes off my bench - OR I want him to play and get 11 points....one of the two).

    1. FourLokoLeipzig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      He just need’s to beat Gallagher’s 9 for me. Annoying this was the first week in a while I didn’t need a bench

  21. Random Name
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Also investigate Xhaka getting 10 yellow cards for 3 seasons in a row between 2018-2020. I always thought he was beyond dumb and now i realise noone's that stupid - he's been fixing games for years

    1. putana
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I would not be surprised if it is a lot more common. So many times i see players doing such dumb things that it couldnt be anything other than shady betting

    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if this is legit

  22. putana
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    still have salah, but thinking of getting in kdb as a i already have foden.

    decent punt?

    1. Zalk
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I'm looking to do Bilva -> De Bruyne, unless a DGW is anounced.

    2. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Not sure I'd double up

    3. AARON-1
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I'm not sure I would describe Kevin De Bruyne as a 'punt'. He's a great player. The only risky aspect is whether or not he'll be rested, but maybe that's what you mean by punt.
      You'll want Salah back again for GW24 so I assume your plan is Salah ---> KDB----->Salah. Some would consider that hop on-hop off a waste of a transfer but it could bring in a shed load of points.

    4. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I like the double up over the next 3 but it's a risk to go without Salah IF he is back in 24. Have a plan to get Salah back if doing that move

    5. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Kdb is a punt? Blimey

      1. putana
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        i meant as a placeholder for salah. also risky as have foden

  23. TopBinFC
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Please Toney... a nice parting gift tonight

  24. Mr. O'Connell
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Need a Ben Davies 45 pointer to scrape a green arrow. With stats like this, anything is possible:

    https://twitter.com/DonfabioFC/status/1483491694825857029?t=24gzwixdtkdrUTcNMxdUjg&s=19

    1. unclesbasement
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      lol..alphonso davies

  25. Nate(U)dog(ie)
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    https://mobile.twitter.com/SmuelMartinFPL/status/1483859505892966405

    Leicester team:
    Schmeichel, Albrighton, Choudhury, Soyuncu, Vestergaard, Thomas, Tielemans, Dewsbury-Hall, Maddison, Lookman, Daka

    Bench: Justin, Barnes, Ayoze, Daley-Campbell, Soumaré, McAteer, Brunt, Jakupović, Ward

    James Justin in the squad is great to see

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Barnes on bench, interesting

  26. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Right, Lucas Moura and Reguilon… do bits please.

    Ronaldo… either start and haul, or don’t you dare play. Dennis VC ain’t great, but I’d love Gallagher’s 9pts off the bench

  27. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Early doors, but where to go from here? Thinking Bowen needs to come in, and kinda fancy Coutinho too… just means I’m running out of midfield slots for Salah coming back. 1FT 2.8m ITB

    Ramsdale (Foster)
    TAA Cancelo Lamptey (Reguilon Livramento**)
    Foden Jota Moura Gallagher (ESR*)
    Ronaldo* Dennis DCL

  28. Maeki2
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    cr7 + elANGA CAN BE BIG

    1. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      sURe

  29. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    De Gea clocking up a couple saves

  30. CroatianHammer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Wild ride. Looks like 83 all out. COVID Cup tomorrow, then the wait for fixture news.

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Have some respect, its the Carrier Bag Cup