Pape Sy

Key strength: Shot-stopping

Shot-stopper

Deep in the relegation mire at 18th place, FC Metz's survival hopes rest on a patchwork squad fighting for every point. Among them stands 28-year-old Senegalese goalkeeper Pape Sy, valued at just €300,000 but carrying the weight of desperate defensive needs. With only one appearance this season - a full 90-minute shift between the posts - Sy operates as the backup shot-stopper, waiting in the wings while the club's primary keeper battles injury or form issues. His rating of 45 and shot-stopper specialization suggest a traditional, no-frills keeper focused on the basics: positioning, reflexes, and commanding his area. While prolific forwards like Habib Diallo (rated 70) and Gauthier Hein chase goals at the other end, Sy's contribution remains potential rather than proven - a reserve keeper whose next call could come at any moment in Metz's desperate fight against the drop. For a club teetering on the brink, every defensive option matters.