Brice Samba
32-Year-Old
Rennes
Ligue 1
Backup role for France
Samba has been named in France's World Cup squad as Mike Maignan's primary backup and is expected to feature in at least one group stage fixture.
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Samba ends what has been a standout individual campaign with Rennes, recording 87 saves and 10 clean sheets across 32 Ligue 1 appearances in a season that firmly established him as one of the best goalkeepers in the division. The goalie heads into the World Cup highly motivated to make the most of any opportunity that comes his way after a season that has shown he is more than capable of performing at the highest level, and his presence gives France excellent depth and quality in the goalkeeping department. Samba will be a trusted presence in the squad and a ready-made option should Mike Maignan face any fitness concerns during the tournament.
Samba ends what has been a standout individual campaign with Rennes, recording 87 saves and 10 clean sheets across 32 Ligue 1 appearances in a season that firmly established him as one of the best goalkeepers in the division. The goalie heads into the World Cup highly motivated to make the most of any opportunity that comes his way after a season that has shown he is more than capable of performing at the highest level, and his presence gives France excellent depth and quality in the goalkeeping department. Samba will be a trusted presence in the squad and a ready-made option should Mike Maignan face any fitness concerns during the tournament.
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Returns from suspension
Samba has served his one-match suspension and is no longer suspended.
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Concedes goal against Paris FC
Samba (suspension) had no saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 win over Paris FC.
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Will miss OM game
Samba is set to be suspended after accumulating five yellow cards in French competitions, the league announced.
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Concedes four to Lyon
Samba allowed four goals while making five saves during Sunday's 4-2 loss to Lyon.
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Six saves in 2-1 win
Samba made six saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 win against Nantes.
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Premier League teams want him
Several Premier League teams are showing interest in signing Samba, according to 90Min.
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Leicester, Everton and Brighton are all interested in signing the 28-year-old Lens and France goalkeeper. Samba was part of the Nottingham Forest squad that secure promotion to the Premier League last season, and he's certainly good enough to play in England's top tier.
Leicester, Everton and Brighton are all interested in signing the 28-year-old Lens and France goalkeeper. Samba was part of the Nottingham Forest squad that secure promotion to the Premier League last season, and he's certainly good enough to play in England's top tier.