10 U20 World Cup Stars Premier League Sides Should Sign
8. Alban Lafont
Toulouse Football Club
Posted by Alban Lafont onĀ Monday, November 7, 2016
Currently At: Toulouse
Position: Goalkeeper
Off the back a terrific season, in which he completed the season as first-choice in Ligue 1, the young French goalkeeper showed the world why he's so revered with a maturity beyond his years, in some assured displays in South Korea.
Despite only turning 18 in January , Lafont is a presence in front of goal, calm and level-headed with good-positioning. Lafont is also blessed with brilliant shot-stopping and fast reflexes. His sweeper-keeper style is perfect for modern day football, having played as an outfielder earlier in his career. Lafont was sensational in the group stages, keeping three clean sheets in as many matches before France were knocked out by Italy in the round of 16.
Destined to ultimately be France's long-term solution to replacing Hugo Lloris, expect Lafont's transfer value to soar in seasons to come, if clubs want to pick up a bargain, they would be wise to try and sign him this summer.
Clubs That He'd Suit: Arsenal, Swansea, Watford,