Arsenal Transfers: Picking One Player From Each Ligue 1 Side

Embed from Getty Images

Lorient: Didier Ndong

The temptation here is go go for the glory signing – Benjamin Moukandjo. But I’m not going to bite on that one. I’m opting for the young midfielder yet again. So boring, right? Not if you’ve seen his hair.

More from Pain in the Arsenal

• 3 observations from Arsenal’s victory at Goodison Park
• 3 standout players from 1-0 victory over Everton
• 3 positives & negatives from Goodison Park victory
• Arsenal vs PSV preview: Prediction, team news & lineups
• 3 talking points from Arsenal’s victory at Goodison Park

Didier Ndong is a 21 year old midfielder from the footballing fortress of Gabon. He is versatile enough to play centrally, defensively, or a wide midfield role. He is also an absolute engine. It takes a rare day for him not to play 90 minutes.

Defensively, the Gabonese midfielder has his act together. Except for a few problems with discipline. He has the size and strength to muster a good deal of command in the middle of the pitch. He averages three tackles and two and a half interceptions per game while still maintaining a very sturdy 87% pass completion.

Ndong is also an offensive threat, as he has netted twice and assisted once.

Young, strong and composed in the passing lanes. All are signs of a holding midfielder with tons of potential. The only drawback is his discipline. He racks up yellow cards with undue frequency. That can be fixed though.

Moving on, we get to Saint-Etienne

Next: Saint-Etienne