JB
Juma Bah
Centre-Back / Sierra Leone / Manchester City
55 OVR
Profile
Key strength: Aerial dominance
Defensive anchor
At just 19 years old, Sierra Leone international Juma Bah is quietly staking his claim as OGC Nice's defensive prospect of the future. With Les Aiglons languishing in 14th place in Ligue 1, the teenage centre-back has already earned two senior appearances—totaling 180 minutes of invaluable top-flight experience—while competing alongside established defenders like Youssouf Ndayishimiye and Moïse Bombito. Despite his tender age, Bah's €7 million market valuation already reflects his enormous potential. His balanced profile—aerial dominance combined with 55-rated defending and physical attributes—hints at the modern, ball-playing centre-back profile that Europe's elite crave. With attacking talents like Mohamed-Ali Cho and Jérémie Boga leading the line ahead of him, Bah represents the defensive foundation Nice hope to build around. For a player barely out of his teens to be trusted at this level speaks volumes about his maturity. As Nice navigate a challenging mid-table campaign, Bah's development isn't just about present contributions—it's an investment in the club's long-term future and, potentially, a significant future windfall.