There are players who don’t need long before showing all their talent. Mezian Mesloub Soares is clearly one of them, we had confirmation of this on Thursday evening during Lens’ victory at Slavia Prague in the Champions League.
Last season, the 16-year-old attacking midfielder only appeared once in Ligue 1. Pierre Sage started him against Nantes, on matchday 33. And just a few seconds after coming into play, Walid Mesloub’s son scored. A goal which had mathematically ensured the qualification of the Sang et Or for the Champions League, and incidentally confirmed the relegation of FC Nantes.
This season, after a short entry into Strasbourg at the end of August, Mezian Mesloub Soares made his Champions League debut on Thursday evening in Prague. In this big world, the young left-hander appeared particularly at ease, delivering an impeccable cross for Florian Thauvin’s equalizing goal.
Which selection for Mezian Mesloub Soares?
Clearly, the talent is there. And while waiting to know how long RC Lens will be able to benefit from it, before the nugget flies off to other more upscale clubs, the other question that arises concerns the selection choice that Mezian Mesloub Soares will have to make.
Born in Martigues, the prodigy has French nationality, and could therefore opt for the Blues if he wished. He also has the possibility of playing for Algeria, the selection for which his father wore the colors (7 capes). But for the moment, it is Portugal, his mother’s country, which holds the rope. Mezian Mesloub Soares has already played for the Seleçao in U16 and U17. While waiting for more…
