{"id":22666,"date":"2025-07-16T13:20:30","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T13:20:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kick442.com\/?p=22666"},"modified":"2025-07-16T13:32:31","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T13:32:31","slug":"banassoubek-fils-cameroons-new-stephane-mbia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kick442.com\/fr\/banassoubek-fils-cameroons-new-stephane-mbia\/","title":{"rendered":"Banassoubek Fils, Cameroon’s ‘new Stephane Mbia’"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cameroon is keeping up its reputation as one of the best talent producers in Africa and the to-go country whenever there is a need for top talents.<\/strong><\/p>\n

14-year-old Banassoubek Fils Brayan Miguel Alexandre is the next big thing in the making in the central African nation, all be it at his young age.<\/p>\n

The early glimpses of Miguel’s talent back in his native Cameroon, has drawn attention of football people, with many comparing him to former Indomitable Lions skipper Stephane Mbia Etoundi, once of Sevilla and Queen Park Rangers.<\/p>\n

Banassoubek’s talent maybe a surprise to a few, but being for those who master Cameroon football and know the city of production of Carlos Baleba, Georges Mandjeck and a number of others, it suffices to refer to his Douala roots and understand his aptitude.<\/p>\n

The versatile playmaker who operates as a midfielder or in the flanks first caught attention as a kid when his parents enrolled him into AS Njayoh Center Academie before being transferred to the UAE to continue his development around his family and in better facilities.<\/p>\n

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14-year-old Banassoubek Fils Brayan Miguel Alexandre receives trophy won for his Emarati Academy<\/p><\/div>\n

Banassoubek is a mature, energetic young midfielder with a wide range of intriguing skills.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Role experience<\/strong><\/em>
\nPlayers generally shouldn\u2019t be pigeonholed into a role too early. In our rush to figure it out, we can forget that they will develop and surprise us, and their bodies may be completely different in a year. Look at the development of Saka, Lewis-Skelly, and Nwaneri of Arsenal for proof.<\/p>\n

Banasoubek has bounced around a little \u2014 as a depth option at RCM, as the deeper forward in a 4-4-2 for the Cameroon youth franchise AS Nyajou, as an occasional striker for his club, and even a start at right-back.<\/p>\n

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14-year-old Banassoubek Fils Brayan Miguel Alexandre in action for Laval FC in the UAE<\/p><\/div>\n

He is an LCM in a 4-3-3, playing ahead of the lone-6 sometimes, and is featured in the higher, less-touch-intensive pockets. His role is to receive between the lines and quickly turn build-up into attacks. He can roam to do so.<\/p>\n

The motives of this role are fairly clear: at present, Banassoubek can hurt opponents the most up top. Playing higher keeps a young player away from shouldering too much responsibility on the ball and risking deep losses.<\/p>\n

Still, it\u2019s hard to decouple \u201cthis is what a manager wants generally\u201d from \u201cthis is the best way to use the Cameroonian prodigy.\u201d<\/p>\n

When play advances, Banassoubek generally hangs out here in pockets, but is free to float around as needed, a freedom he exercises a solid (and confident) amount. If you\u2019re thinking that this role \u2014 lower touch, hopefully higher impact \u2014 is starting to look a little familiar to our LCM role, you\u2019re ahead of the class.<\/p>\n

Adaptability<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

When thinking about how his skillset will transfer across leagues, there is good news;<\/p>\n

The 2015 midfielder adapts to various roles with ease and even finds ease playing with older players.<\/p>\n

Physical attributes<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

One of the first things you notice is how hard Banassoubek goes.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re picturing a pure calma technician, he may have that in his bag, but he\u2019s generally something else. He\u2019s a young man in a hurry. His speed isn\u2019t in the highest end, but it\u2019s quite good, and his acceleration should translate well.<\/p>\n

He is reportedly 6\u20190 and has a nice athletic base, a broad but lean frame, and room for growth. He looks taller this year than last. He\u2019s got a slight chest, and you can envision him bulking up from here. In Norway, he rides challenges and doesn\u2019t get pulled down easily: many older players foul him for their troubles. Near-term, he would have less luck in the Premier League, and it\u2019s such an essential part of his game that it\u2019s worth a pause about how quickly it translates.<\/p>\n

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