Arouna Sangante

Key strength: Aerial dominance

Defensive anchor

In a Le Havre AC side sitting precariously at 14th in Ligue 1 and struggling for consistency with just one win in their last five (WLDDD), 24-year-old Senegalese centre-back Arouna Sangante has emerged as the rock upon which their survival hopes rest. The commanding defender has logged 22 appearances and 1,817 minutes this season—making him virtually ever-present—with a return of 1 goal and 2 assists from his defensive post. Sangante's value to Luka Elsner's side extends far beyond the numbers. His 60-rated defending and imposing aerial dominance disrupt opposition attacks weekly, while his remarkable discipline—just 3 yellow cards across 22 matches—reveals a maturity rarely seen in defenders of his age. That composure was on full display with a crucial assist in February's clash against Strasbourg, proving he can influence the game at both ends. Valued at €8 million and already established as a key figure alongside higher-rated teammates like André (63) and Sofiane Diop (60), Sangante represents Le Havre's most prized defensive asset. In a campaign where stability has proven elusive for the Normandy club, their Senegalese stopper is both their defensive anchor and their brightest future.