Wilfried Singo
GalatasarayCB
Driving Centre Back
Dec 25, 2000 (25)
Right
6'3"
174 lb
Credited with assist
Singo assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 win against Ecuador. He added seven clearances, three interceptions and one blocked shot.
Analysis: Singo was busy defensively, generating the second-highest mark in clearances and dealing with the threat of Enner Valencia all game long. However, one of his few attacking runs resulted in an accurate cross that allowed Amad Daillo to score the opener. Singo can play both at center-back and full-back, but either way, he'll be busy in the next game Saturday against Germany.
Versatile defender for Elephants
Singo has been named in Ivory Coast's World Cup squad and is expected to provide manager Fae with a powerful option at right-back or in central defense throughout the competition.
Analysis: Singo wrapped up the season with Galatasaray where he featured in the Champions League, bringing the pedigree of a player who has been competing at the highest levels of European soccer since breaking through at Torino. The versatile Ivorian combines elite speed, physicality and two-way impact from the back line, making him a dependable and dangerous weapon for the national team. Singo heads into the World Cup determined to lock down a starting spot, and his game-saving recovery challenge on Kylian Mbappe in a pre-tournament friendly showed he is more than ready for the stage.
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