Wilfried Singo

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.