Jacques Ekomié

Key strength: Pace and recovery

Overlapping full-back

At just 22 years old, Gabonese left-back Jacques Ekomié is quietly carving out his place in French football with Angers SCO. While the club currently sits 9th in the table, Ekomié has made 6 appearances this season, accumulating 540 minutes of valuable Ligue 2 experience as he develops his craft. Though yet to register goals or assists, his role as an overlapping full-back demands defensive discipline first—a trait reflected in his respectable 55 defending and 55 physical ratings. With a market value of €1.5 million, the young defender represents Angers' investment in developing homegrown talent. Operating behind creative forces like Himad Abdelli (63 rated) and Amine Sbaï (61 rated), Ekomié provides the width and defensive cover that allows the team's attack-minded players to flourish. His pace and recovery ability—his stated key strengths—make him a valuable asset in transition moments. As a player with no prior transfer history, Ekomié appears to be a product of the Angers system, learning his trade alongside center-back partner Ousmane Camara and fellow full-back Lilian Raolisoa. With just one yellow card across his appearances, he's showing the composure needed for consistent selection. For a developing left-back at a mid-table club, Ekomié's trajectory suggests a player building toward a more prominent role.