Jean-Ricner Bellegarde

Bellegarde recorded three shots (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Scotland. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 39th minute.

Analysis: Bellegarde acted as Haiti's primary set-piece taker, earning a combination of playmaking and shooting output from his central midfield position during the loss. He led the squad in crosses and tied for second with six duels won over his 90 minutes on the field. While his value may be limited if his team is forced to defend in the next game versus Brazil, Bellegarde may retain consistent playing time and set pieces throughout the competition.

Jun 4, 2026

Set for set-piece duties

Bellegarde has been named in Haiti's World Cup squad as one of the most technically accomplished players in the group, expected to play a key creative role under coach Sebastien Migne and handle set-piece duties for the Grenadiers.

Analysis: Bellegarde contributed one goal and one assist alongside 13 key passes across 26 Premier League appearances including 15 starts this season with Wolverhampton, delivering a consistent if understated contribution in one of the most physically demanding leagues in world football. His set-piece delivery and technical quality in tight spaces make him one of Haiti's most dangerous creative outlets, and his Premier League experience gives him the composure and tactical understanding to perform at the highest level. For Haiti, Bellegarde is arguably the most technically gifted player in the squad and the player most likely to produce moments of individual quality that can change the course of a match, making him one of the key figures in the Grenadiers' ambitions to make an impact in their historic first World Cup appearance.