1. He Was Listed In The Guardian's 'Next 10 Big Things' List In 2014
The Guardian's article included a quote from Toulouse coach Alain Casanova who called Thauvin "a player in the image of Franck Ribéry someone who is able to disrupt any opponent, someone very dangerous when he picks up speed." It doesn't get much better than that... For all the latest NUFC News, Views and Transfers make sure to follow WhatCulture.com/NUFC on Twitter and Facebook.
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