Kelvin Amian

Key strength: Pace and recovery

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Languishing in 17th place, FC Nantes are fighting for survival in Ligue 1 - and experienced right-back Kelvin Amian is being called upon to help steady the ship. The 28-year-old French defender, valued at €2.5m, brings solid defensive nous with a pace-driven, overlapping style that suits Nantes' system. With just one appearance and 90 minutes logged this season, Amian is looking to establish himself as a reliable presence at the back. His teammates include the talented Mostafa Mohamed (70 rating) and Junior Mwanga (63) - but Nantes need consistency from their backline if they're to climb away from the drop zone. Amian's defensive stats (55 defending, 55 physical) suggest he can provide the stability required, though his lack of attacking contributions (0 goals, 0 assists) reflects a purely defensive role. As the season intensifies, Nantes will need Amian's recovery speed and positional discipline to turn around their worrying form.