Jérémy Jacquet – The Next Big CB Prospect

Stade Rennes are at the brink of unleashing yet another generational talent. The likes of Guirassy, Doku, Camavinga, Raphinha, Doué and the Ballon d’or winner Ousmane Dembele steaking the show in other leagues, it’s not time for the 20 y/o French born talent Jérémy Jacquet

Player Profile – In Possession + Out of Possession

A commanding and composed CB profile, comfortable rerouting as a CCB/WCB. The passing side of his game is equally destructive as a CB/RB, especially being a very good long ball passer.

The understanding of the weight of pass + distance is quite good – measures flight of the pass with perfect contact, slicing the ball to play it in channels

Highlight reels show a reliance in take ons, statistically translating to 0.49 successful take ons per90 (90th percentile). A risky yet fruitful approach, further garnishing can translate well in the long term to become a ball progressor with carries in beating press

On the defensive side of things, the technique might look aggressive on first glance but he knows what he’s doing, especially with the timing of tackles. He looks to also mitigate dribblers to their weaker sides, matching them with physicality + pace.

Jacquet’s long legs, particularly while cleaning spaces in intercepting the ball, aiding his side to win back possession and create transitional chances. Averages 2.52 tackles and 2.62 interceptions per90; both being in the top percentiles for CBs

Doesn’t surprise me how he’s grown to stupendous levels in Rennes’s highly rated academy, previously producing; Dembele, Camavinga and Doué.

Another addition to the 2005 defenders coming out of France that are special – Mawissa, Yoro, Bitshiabu