Abdoulaye Camara

Key strength: Ball retention

Deep-lying playmaker

At just 17 years old, Abdoulaye Camara represents the future for Udinese Calcio, who sit comfortably in 9th position in the league table. The young French defensive midfielder has earned his first senior appearance this season, completing a full 90 minutes in his debut—a testament to the faith placed in this €1.5m-rated prospect. Playing as a deep-lying playmaker, Camara's key strength lies in his composure on the ball and his ability to retain possession under pressure—valuable traits in Udinese's midfield structure. While his season statistics show 0 goals and 0 assists from his single appearance, the focus for a player his age is development rather than production. Competing for minutes alongside experienced midfielders like Arthur Atta (73 rating) and Jurgen Ekkelenkamp (69 rating), Camara faces stiff competition but has the tools to become a foundational piece for Udinese. With a 45 overall rating and FIFA stats showing solid passing (55) and decent physicality (50), the teenage Frenchman is clearly a long-term project worth watching closely.