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Qualified for the final of the World Cup, the France team relies on an iron defense. Only four goals conceded since the start of the competition, including three in the eighth final against Argentina. And, defenders who have become a scorer: Benjamin Pavard against Argentina, Raphael Varane in the quarter against Uruguay and Samuel Umtiti in the semifinal against the Belgians, Tuesday, July 10. His header at the 51st gave the victory to the Blues, 1-0.
However, Umtiti had started badly at the World Cup. In the first match against Australia, he had caused a penalty by putting a hand in the penalty area. Without impact, since the Blues had imposed 2-1, but not ideal to build confidence. Since then, Samuel Umtiti realizes a faultless.
The player in 24 selections in the French team has become a tailor, especially since his transfer to FC Barcelona in the summer of 2016. In two seasons, he has established himself as an indisputable holder and one of the best defenders in the world. He fulfills his dream of playing alongside Lionel Messi. His coach told Umtiti that he is "vital and extraordinary" for Barça. The leaders believe in him. His starting clause was set at … 500 million euros.
Samuel Umtiti is the only tricolor player, with Steve Mandanda, not to be born in France. The last of a family of four children from Cameroon, he moved to Lyon on his arrival in France. At the age of 5, he played football in a neighborhood club before joining Olympique Lyonnais three years later. First as an attacker, then he becomes a midfielder to finish defender. He made his first steps with the professionals in 2011 and took a prominent place in the team to the point of becoming the captain.
In the France team, his career is more laborious. He manages to find a place in the list of 23 players selected for Euro 2016 thanks to the injury of two defenders, Jérémy Mathieu and Raphaël Varane. Today, Umtiti and Varane form an extremely solid hinge, which will prove it in the final Sunday in Moscow, against Croatia.
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