French football has turned into a potential Champions League superpower following some lavish spending by Paris Saint Germain, with several top class players arriving at the capital
The cash-laden club from Paris has acquired the services of Ezequiel Lavezzi, Marco Verratti, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Zlatan-Ibrahimovic-c38029.
However, Les Parisiens are not the only club that has attracted high profile players; few other clubs have also acquired talented and experienced players, who can compete with the best in the business.
The strength of the Ligue 1 can be observed by the fact that 10 players of the French national squad at Euro 2012, play in the top division of French football.
There are several players in France who can take Ligue 1 by storm next season with the likes of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ezequiel-Lavezzi-c13073, Marvin Martin and Younes Belhanda, topping the list.
Bettor.com now takes a look at these players, who could surprise many in the up-coming season and will be vital for their side’s success in the 2012/2013 Ligue 1 campaign.
Ezequiel Lavezzi – PSG
Age: 27
Position: Winger/Striker
Nationality: Argentinean
2011-12 SEASON STATS
Appearances: 30
Goals: 9
The Argentine international became the first summer signing of Paris Saint-Germain. Les Parisiens paid 30 million Euros to Serie A side Napoli to attain the services of the highly-rated player.
The talented 27-year-old usually plays as winger but also has the ability to play as a striker. The Argentinean usually relies on his pace, which will be a worrying factor for the defenders in the Ligue 1 next season.
Many criticised Lavezzi’s lack of goals with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Napoli-c40003, who feel that the player can accomplish much more. However, with so many top quality players around him at PSG, the player will get enough chances to increase his goals to game ratio.
The Argentine international will be an instant hit in the French football and will help Paris Saint-Germain in their quest for the Ligue 1 crown and Champions League glory.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Marvin-Martin-c24496 – Lille
Age: 24
Position: Midfielder
Nationality: French
2011-12 SEASON STATS
Appearances: 33
Goals: 8
The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899 international enjoyed a successful campaign on a personal level with Sochaux last season. The midfielder, who was a part of France’s Euro 2012 campaign, has sealed a move to 2010/2011 Ligue 1 champions Lille ahead of the new season.
Martin cannot take the place of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 earlier this summer, but can bring much needed flair to Rudi Garcia’s side.
The Frenchman has the talent and ability to become one of the best players in the country and with quality players around him, the midfielder is expected to deliver big time for Les Dogues next season.
Younes Belhanda – Montpellier
Age: 22
Position: Winger/Midfielder
Nationality: Moroccan
2011-12 SEASON STATS
Appearances: 28
Goals: 12
The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Morocco-c2961 international was an integral part of Rene Girard’s title winning side last season. Belhanda was influential in his team’s success last time around and his play in the midfield was a constant source of chances for La Paillade.
The player was linked with a move away from Stade de la Mosson earlier in the summer, but opted to stay with the Ligue 1 champions. His presence will be a huge boost for the Montpellier coach, who has already lost the services of Ligue 1 goal scoring machine,
Olivier Giroud, to Arsenal last month.
Younes Belhanda will be an important player next season as Montpellier look to defend their Ligue 1 crown.
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