FEATURE | Raphaël Le Guen – Brest’s academy’s crown jewel

Being able to seize an opportunity can sometimes change the course of a life. Or of a career, if we stick strictly to the realm of football. Ask Raphaël Le Guen (20). Promoted to the starting line-up by Éric Roy towards the end of last season, the young Stade Brestois 29 defender has now established himself as an undisputed fixture in the Finistère side's squad. And whilst the lack of depth in his position and the serious injury suffered by his captain, Brendan Chardonnet (31), undoubtedly facilitated his rise to prominence, his success, meanwhile, Le Guen owes entirely to himself.