Football: Young Senegalese striker Souleyman Fai approaches Real Betis’ first team – footboom1.com

Spain’s Real Betis are known for their wealth of young talent, but they are not a prominent club that puts their faith in young players from their reserve team. However, in recent years, talented players such as Rodri Sanchez, who moved to Al Arabi (Qatar), have found opportunities under manager Manuel Pellegrini. Ivory Coast players Paul Acouco, José Manuel Calderon, Enrique Fernández, Quique Hermoso, Juan Cruz, Félix Galeta, Fran Vietes, and others are part of the Real Betis youth team under the guidance of El Ingeniero. These are players who have been promoted to the first team.

Is Suleiman Fai the next name on the list?

Among the young players who have grown up at the Benito Villamarín Stadium, the ones who have made their presence felt in the first team in particular in recent times are striker Assane Diao Diaune (19 years old) and left-back Nobel Mendy (20 years old). ), and all of them are from the country of Teranga. The Ndongane and Gediawai natives are on their way to the ‘big leagues’ after impressing with Betis Deportivo. It is no surprise that Souleyman Fai’s name comes up at the start of the season, as he has been a standout performer for Betis’ reserve team.

After bidding farewell to the Segunda RFEF (Spanish D4), Betis Deportivo achieved promotion to the Primera RFEF (D3) at the end of last season, much to the delight of its young players. They are shining brightly in this third division league and aiming to be the club’s best. And at Real Betis, Souleyman Fai, 21, could break into the first team sooner than expected. The young Senegalese forward, who won the African Under-20 Championship with Lionsaw at the recent continental tournament, has made an excellent start to the season in the sub-team under the guidance of Arturo García Muñoz (also known as Ars).

6 goals, 2 assists in 11 games

On Saturday afternoon at the Ciudad Deportiva Luis del Sol, the former player of Dakar’s Galaxy Football Academy deftly evaded the opposition’s goalkeeper to end the game in a 4-0 victory over Alcoyano. He scored the goal, making it Betis Deportivo’s third consecutive win. They have been unbeaten since the opening day of the Primera RFEF and, after losing 3-0 to CF Intercity, are currently at the top of the championship, with much of the credit going to Souleyman Fai. Six goals and two assists in 11 games is an incredible feat for a player who only scored two goals in 18 games in D4 last season.

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“He is a player who understands different aspects of the game, such as playing from deep positions. He handles the ball with both feet, is decisive in front of goal and shows great ability in many dangerous areas. “We are in a strong moment,” his coach Als confessed after the victory against Alcoyano. Frequently deployed as a right-winger but also able to play as a left flanker or centre-forward, ‘Jules’ boasts maturity and versatility, showing composure and efficiency. His dribbling skills and speed make him a constant threat to opposing defenses, and he is also dedicated to defending.

Real Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini has made this clear. The young players in the reserve team are also part of his plans and as long as they perform well, and if Souleyman Fai continues to improve on his recent performances, he will be in the running for La Liga and even the Copa del Rey. There is no doubt that the day will come when we will experience the joy of the UEFA Conference League. In particular, Bedis Deportivo’s first team has struggled in attack since the start of the season, so the Senegalese striker has taken part in several training sessions under the guidance of the former Manchester City and Real Madrid manager. , are looking forward to their opportunities.