Louis Leroux

Key strength: Adaptability

Versatile player

In the shadow of a relegation battle, 20-year-old Louis Leroux is quietly emerging as FC Nantes' most valuable asset. While the Canaries languish in 17th place, Leroux's €9 million market value—extraordinary for his age and current club standing—signals something special. The French attacking midfielder has notched 1 goal and 1 assist across 14 appearances this season, but his true worth lies beyond the numbers. Operating as a creative playmaker, Leroux's vision and passing range (56-rated in FIFA) are already turning heads at the Stade de la Beaujoire. With 1,020 minutes under his belt, he's becoming a fixture in a struggling side. His partnership with Mostafa Mohamed up front hints at genuine attacking chemistry, even as results continue to frustrate Nantes' faithful. At this trajectory, the question isn't whether Leroux can save his club's season—it's how long before bigger clubs come calling for France's next creative prodigy.