40 Red Star Fc Best Players of All Time

Andrew Kovacs

Red Star FC is one of Serbia’s most successful and popular football clubs. Founded in 1945, the club has seen many successes over the years, including seven Serbian championship titles and three Serbian Cups. In 2010, Red Star FC entered into a partnership with Gazprom Neft, the majority shareholder in Serbia’s largest company Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS).

This sponsorship has allowed Red Star to continue competing in European championships and to support Gazprom Neft’s brands. With a long and successful history, Red Star FC is looking forward to an even brighter future.

Table of Contents

1. Gaëtan Laborde

Gaëtan Laborde Career

  • 2000–2008: Stade Montois
  • 2008–2011: Bordeaux
  • 2011–2015: Bordeaux II
  • 2013–2018: Bordeaux
  • 2013–2014: → Red Star (loan)
  • 2014–2015: → Brest (loan)
  • 2016: → Clermont (loan)
  • 2018–2021: Montpellier
  • 2021–2022: Rennes
  • 2022–: Nice
  • 2011: France U17
  • 2011: France U18
  • 2013: France U19
  • 2013–2014: France U20
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 2 January 2023

Gaëtan Laborde was born in Mont-de-Marsan, France on 3 May 1994. He started his career at Stade Montois before joining Bordeaux in 2008. In 2018, he joined Nice and has since helped the club reach the Ligue 1 playoffs for the first time in 15 years.

Gaëtan is a forward and is known for his speed and skill with both feet. He made his international debut for France against Sweden on 10 November 2017, coming on as a substitute in the 78th minute of the match to make an impact with his quickness and strength downfield.

He would go onto start all four of France's matches during their World Cup campaign that year which they eventually won reaching the final where they lost to Croatia 4–2 (Gaëtan only played 45 minutes).

Outside of football, Gaètan enjoys spending time with friends and family, as well as exploring new cultures – something which he credits playing football for helping him develop throughout his life.

Also Played For: ligue 1

2. Ludovic Butelle

Goalkeeper

Ludovic Butelle Career

  • 1989–1991: FC Carnot Chatillons
  • 1991–1997: MJEP Cormontreuil
  • 1997–2001: Metz
  • 2001–2004: Metz
  • 2004–2009: Valencia
  • 2005: → Hércules (loan)
  • 2007–2008: → Valladolid (loan)
  • 2008–2009: → Lille (loan)
  • 2009–2011: Lille
  • 2010–2011: → Nîmes (loan)
  • 2011–2014: Arles-Avignon
  • 2014–2015: Angers
  • 2016–2018: Club Brugge
  • 2018–2021: Angers
  • 2021–: Red Star
  • 2003–2004: France U21
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:16, 28 June 2022 (UTC)

Ludovic Butelle is a French goalkeeper who currently plays for Red Star. Butelle started his career with FC Carnot Chatillons in 1989 before moving to MJEP Cormontreuil in 1991.

Butelle made his professional debut with Metz in 1997. Butelle was part of the France national team that competed in the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Butelle was also a part of the France national team that competed in the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

Butelle was part of the France national team that competed in the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Butelle was part of the France national team that competed in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. 

Butelle was part of the France national team that competed in the 2016 UEFA European Championship.

Butelle was part of the France national team that competed in the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Ludovic Butelle is a French professional footballer who currently plays for Belgian club Red Star Belgrade. 

Butelle began his career at Metz, before moving to Valencia in 2004. He spent two loan spells with Lille, before joining Arles-Avignon in 2014.

Butelle signed for Club Brugge in 2018 and has since made over 100 appearances for the club. He has also represented France at international level, making three appearances for the U21 side. 

Butelle is a versatile midfielder who is capable of playing in a number of positions. He is known for his strong defensive work, as well as his passing ability.

Butelle is expected to join Red Star Belgrade in the summer of 2021. He is a French international and was part of the side that won the U21 European Championship in 2016.

Also Played For: fc metz

3. Abdoulaye Sané

Stade Lavallois

Abdoulaye Sané Career

  • 2010–2011: AS Douanes
  • 2011–2016: Rennes
  • 2012–2016: Rennes II
  • 2013: Laval (loan)
  • 2013: Laval II (loan)
  • 2016–2018: Red Star
  • 2018–2020: Sochaux
  • 2020–2021: Al-Taawoun
  • 2022: Churchill Brothers
  • 2011: Senegal U23
  • 2011: Senegal
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:32, 17 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 5 January 2012

Abdoulaye Sané is a Senegalese footballer who currently plays for Churchill Brothers. Sané was born in Diouloulou in 1992 and started his career with AS Douanes.

He made his professional debut in the French Ligue 1 with Rennes in 2013 and has since appeared for a number of teams in France and Belgium. Sané was part of the Senegal squad at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations where they reached the semi-finals.

He has also represented Senegal at the 2015 Copa América and the 2016 Olympic Games. Sané is a prolific goalscorer, having scored 40 goals in Ligue 1 and Belgium's Pro League. He has been nominated for the African Footballer of the Year award on three occasions.

Sané is married and has two children. Sané is a devout Muslim and has spoken about the importance of religion in his life.

Also Played For: i-league

4. Habib Beye

Defender

Habib Beye Career

  • 1994–1997: US Marly Le Roi
  • 1997–1998: Paris Saint-Germain II
  • 1998–2003: Strasbourg
  • 2003–2007: Marseille
  • 2007–2009: Newcastle United
  • 2009–2012: Aston Villa
  • 2011–2012: → Doncaster Rovers (loan)
  • 2012: Doncaster Rovers
  • 2001–2008: Senegal
  • 2021: Red Star (assistant)
  • 2021–: Red Star
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Habib Beye was born in France in 1977. He began his career with US Marly Le Roi in 1994. He made his debut for Newcastle United in 2008. Beye has also played for Marseille, Lille, and Chelsea.

Beye is currently manager of Red Star Belgrade. Beye has been capped 62 times by France. Beye is a right-back. Beye is one of the most capped French players of all time. Beye is a regular in the French national team.

Habib Beye is a Senegalese football manager who has managed clubs in France and England. He was assistant manager at Red Star Belgrade before joining them as manager in 2021. He has managed clubs in France, England and Serbia.

He has won two trophies as manager, with Red Star Belgrade in the Serbian SuperLiga and Doncaster Rovers in the Football League Championship. He is a former midfielder who played for several clubs in France and Senegal. He has a UEFA A coaching licence.

He has a degree in sports science from the University of Lille. He is married and has two children. He is a Senegalese international who has played for Senegal since 2001.

Also Played For: olympique de marseille

5. Pépé Bonet

Pépé Bonet Career

  • FCM Garges
  • 2008–2019: Rennes
  • 2019–2022: Rennes II
  • 2019–2022: Rennes
  • 2022–: Red Star
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 April 2022

Pépé Bonet was born on 13 February 2003 in Kinshasa, DR Congo. He is a goalkeeper and currently plays for Red Star. He has been a part of the DR Congo national team since making his debut in 2016.

He has won several titles with Red Star, including the 2018-19 Ligue 1 title. He is a popular figure within the club and has been praised for his play both in goal and off the field. He is expected to lead Red Star to another Ligue 1 title in the upcoming season.

He is a young and promising goalkeeper, and is sure to be a force in French football in the future. Pépé Bonet started his career with FCM Garges, before moving to Rennes in 2019. 

He made his senior debut with Rennes in the 2019–20 season and has since played in all 25 of their league games.

Bonet has represented his country at youth level, and has appeared in four U21 internationals. He is a hard-working midfielder who is always looking to contribute to the team. 

He is a real talent and is sure to develop even further in his career. He is a promising young midfielder who is sure to be a major player in French football in the future.

He is a very valuable player for Rennes and is a key part of their squad. He is a very versatile midfielder who is able to play in a number of positions. He is a very gifted player who is sure to make a big impact in the French league and international scene in the future.

6. Achille Anani

FK Dinamo Vranje

Achille Anani Career

  • 2004–2008: Aubervilliers
  • 2008–2010: CFFP
  • 2010–2012: Marseille
  • 2011–2014: Marseille B
  • 2012–2014: Marseille
  • 2015: Dinamo Vranje
  • 2017: Aubagne
  • 2017–2019: Marseille Endoume
  • 2019–2020: Bourg-en-Bresse
  • 2020–2022: Grenoble
  • 2022–: Red Star
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 August 2022

Achille Anani is a forward who currently plays for Red Star Belgrade. He started his career with FC Sète and played for the Ivory Coast U-17s and U-20s before moving to Marseille.

Anani is a strong and fast attacker who is capable of scoring goals. He made his debut for Marseille in 2013 and has since played for the Ivory Coast at the U-23 level. Anani is a highly-rated youngster and is expected to play a major role for Red Star in the coming seasons.

He is a popular and well-loved figure in the Serbian community and is considered to be a future star of Serbian football. Anani is an important part of the Ivory Coast national team and has made appearances at the U-23, U-20 and senior levels. 

He is considered to be one of the best young forwards in Europe and is expected to make a big impact in the coming years.

Anani is a valuable member of the Red Star team and is expected to help the club win titles in the coming seasons. He is a popular and well-loved figure in the Serbian community and is considered to be a future star of Serbian football.

7. Issouf Macalou

Issouf Macalou Career

  • 2017–2019: Sochaux II
  • 2019–2020: Louhans-Cuiseaux
  • 2020–2021: GOAL FC
  • 2021–: Valenciennes
  • 2021–2022: → Le Mans (loan)
  • 2022–: → Red Star (loan)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 May 2022

Issouf Macalou is a forward who currently plays for Red Star in France. Issouf Macalou was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast in 1998. Macalou is 1.85 metres tall and has played for Red Star since the 2016-17 season.

Macalou has made 19 appearances for Red Star so far in the Ligue 1 season. Issouf Macalou is a young forward with a lot of potential, and he is sure to improve further in the future. Issouf Macalou is a promising young player who is already making an impact in the French top flight.

Macalou is a hardworking midfielder who is always looking to get involved in the action. The Senegalese international is capable of scoring goals from anywhere on the pitch. 

Macalou is a key part of the Sochaux II side and is looking to help them continue their good form. The 22-year-old is a versatile player who can play in a number of positions.

Macalou is a popular member of the team and is highly respected by his peers. The midfielder is looking to build on his good performances in the coming season. 

Macalou is a young player with plenty of potential and he is sure to continue developing. The Senegal international is a valuable member of the Sochaux II side and is sure to be a big player in the future.

8. Hameur Bouazza

Algeria national football team

Hameur Bouazza Career

  • 2000–2001: Auxerre
  • 2001–2002: Évry
  • 2002–2003: Watford
  • 2003–2007: Watford
  • 2005–2006: → Swindon Town (loan)
  • 2007–2009: Fulham
  • 2008–2009: → Charlton Athletic (loan)
  • 2009: → Birmingham City (loan)
  • 2009: Sivasspor
  • 2009–2010: Blackpool
  • 2010–2011: Arles-Avignon
  • 2011: → Millwall (loan)
  • 2011–2012: Millwall
  • 2012: AC Omonia
  • 2012–2013: Racing Santander
  • 2013–2014: ES Sétif
  • 2014–2017: Red Star
  • 2017: Étoile du Sahel
  • 2017: Tours
  • 2017–2018: FC Fleury 91
  • 2007–2013: Algeria
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Bouazza is a French winger who has played for Watford and Fulham in the Premier League. Bouazza made his debut for Watford in 2003 and went on to score eight goals in 83 appearances for the club.

Bouazza spent two seasons on loan at Swindon Town before joining Fulham in 2007. Bouazza played 20 times for Fulham before joining Reading in January 2011. Bouazza moved to Qatari club Lekhwiya in January 2013 but returned to England in January 2014.

Bouazza signed for Rennes in January 2015 but left the club in January 2016. Bouazza joined Eintracht Frankfurt in January 2017. Bouazza has represented France at under-21 and senior level. Bouazza is a member of the Moroccan national team. 

Hameur Bouazza is a Moroccan international midfielder who has spent the majority of his career playing in France.

Bouazza began his career at SM Caen, making his professional debut in 2007. He went on to play for RC Strasbourg, Lille, and Marseille, before joining Marseille in 2014. 

Bouazza won the Ligue 1 title with Marseille in 2016. He has also represented Algeria at international level. Bouazza announced his retirement from international football in 2018. In 2019, Bouazza joined FC Fleury 91.

He is a very technical player who is known for his passing ability and ball control. Bouazza is a very consistent player who is known for his hard work and commitment on the pitch.

9. Fred Dembi

Fred Dembi Career

  • 2001–2004: AS Madrillet Château Blanc
  • 2004–2014: Quevilly
  • 2014–2015: Quevilly II
  • 2014–2015: Quevilly
  • 2015–2016: Le Havre II
  • 2016–2017: Avranches II
  • 2016: Avranches
  • 2017–2018: Déville Maromme
  • 2018–2020: Rouen
  • 2020–2021: Cholet
  • 2021: Orléans II
  • 2021–2022: Orléans
  • 2022–: Red Star
  • 2022–: Congo
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:35, 12 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19

Fred Dembi was born in Pointe-Noire, Congo in 1995 and started his professional career with AS Madrillet Château Blanc in 2001. He moved to Quevilly in 2004 and played for the side until 2014, helping them to win the Ligue 2 title in his final season.

Fred Dembi joined Red Star in July 2014 and has since played a key role in the side's promotion back to Ligue 1. He has made 26 appearances for the club. 

Fred Dembi is a versatile midfielder who is good at both attacking and defending. He is expected to play a key role in Red Star's Ligue 1 campaign this season.

Fred Dembi is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Quevilly II in Ligue 2. He started his career with Quevilly before moving to Le Havre II in Ligue 2 in 2014. 

He helped Le Havre II win the Ligue 2 title in 2016. He joined Avranches II in Ligue 2 in 2016 and helped them win the Ligue 2 title in 2017.

He joined Déville Maromme in Ligue 2 in 2018. He moved to Rouen in Ligue 1 in 2018 and helped them win the Ligue 1 title in 2020. 

He has also played for Congo in international competition. Fred Dembi is a French international and he has played for the French national team. He is a midfield player who is known for his passing ability.

10. Younès Ghabaoui

Younès Ghabaoui Career

  • Red Star FC
  • Red Star FC
  • Joined: Jul 1, 2020
  • Contract expires
  • Jun 30, 2023

Younès Ghabaoui is a Moroccan international footballer who currently plays for French club Lyon. He has also represented Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Ghabaoui grew up playing football in his home country of Morocco, where he started his career with JS Kabylie. He made his debut for Morocco in 2009, and played at the 2009 Africa Cup of Nations.

In 2012, Ghabaoui moved to Lille in France, and helped the club to win the Coupe de France in his first season. He also played at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, where Morocco reached the semi-finals.

In January 2017, Ghabaoui moved to Lyon, where he has since helped the club to win the Ligue 1 title. He has also represented Morocco at the 2018 World Cup. Ghabaoui is a quick and powerful player who is known for his strength and tactical awareness on the pitch.

Ghabaoui is a product of the Lyon youth system, and has made more than 100 appearances for the club. He is the brother of former Lyon player Younès Gharbi. Ghabaoui is a Moroccan international, and has represented his country at the Africa Cup of Nations on three occasions.

Ghabaoui is a midfielder who can play as a central or forward, and is known for his pace, strength, and technical ability on the ball.

11. Cheikh N'Doye

Senegal national football team

Cheikh N Career

  • 2007–2009: Yakaar
  • 2009–2012: Épinal
  • 2012–2015: Créteil
  • 2015–2017: Angers
  • 2017–2019: Birmingham City
  • 2018–2019: → Angers (loan)
  • 2020–: Red Star
  • 2014–2019: Senegal
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:15, 14 February 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10

Cheikh N'Doye is a 36-year-old Senegalese midfielder who currently plays for Red Star Belgrade. He started his career with local side Rufisque before moving to Belgium to play for Genk.

N'Doye then made a brief return to Senegal to play for AS Monaco before joining Red Star Belgrade in 2013. He has made over 100 appearances for Red Star and has won two Serbian league titles and two Serbian Cups.

N'Doye was part of the Senegal squad that competed at the 2014 World Cup. He is also a Senegal international and has made over 30 appearances for his country. Cheikh N'Doye is a versatile midfielder who can play as a central or attacking midfielder.

He is known for his strong ball control and passing ability. In June 2017, N'Doye was named in Senegal's preliminary 35-man squad for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.

12. Pape Meïssa Ba

Pape Meïssa Ba Career

  • 2015–2019: Dakar Sacré-Coeur
  • 2019–2021: Troyes II
  • 2019–2021: Troyes
  • 2021–2022: Red Star
  • 2022–: Grenoble
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 01:29, 14 June 2022 (UTC)

Pape Meïssa Ba is a forward who currently plays for Grenoble in the Ligue 1. He was born in Dakar, Senegal on 4 July 1997. He is tall and has good physical attributes.

He made his debut for Grenoble in 2017. He has made a number of appearances for the Senegal national team. He is hopeful of continuing his development with Grenoble. He is a hardworking player who is looking to improve his game.

He is looking to contribute to Grenoble's success in the Ligue 1. He is a young player with a lot of potential. 

Pape Meïssa Ba is a Senegalese professional footballer who most recently played for French club Troyes. Ba has spent the majority of his career playing in Ligue 1, with a spell in the French top flight with Troyes in 2019.

Ba began his career with Dakar Sacré-Coeur, where he made his professional debut in 2015. After spending two seasons with Dakar, Ba moved to Ligue 1 side Troyes in 2019. 

Ba has made 36 appearances and scored six goals in Ligue 1 for Troyes. Ba has also made 16 appearances and scored three goals in the French top flight for Troyes.

Ba has represented Senegal at international level, making his debut in 2018. Ba has played three internationals for Senegal. Ba is a versatile player, able to play as a midfielder or forward. Ba is known for his excellent passing ability and goalscoring record.

13. Fodé Doucouré

Fodé Doucouré Career

  • 2018–2019: Diambars
  • 2019–2022: Reims B
  • 2020–2022: Reims
  • 2022: → Red Star (loan)
  • 2022–: Red Star
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:03, 30 June 2022 (UTC)

Doucouré was born in Bamako, Mali in 2001. He started his career at hometown club, Bamako FC, before signing for French side, Tours in January 2016. 

Doucouré made his debut for Red Star in the Serbian SuperLiga in February 2017, and has since made over 20 appearances for the club.

Doucouré has represented Mali at youth level, and was part of the side that qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 

Doucouré is a right-back and is considered one of the rising stars of French football. He is a versatile player, able to play in several positions on the right-side of the defence.

Doucouré is a hard-working player and is considered an excellent crosser of the ball. Red Star are currently sixth in the Serbian SuperLiga and are in the hunt for a place in the Europa League. 

Doucouré is a valuable member of the team and is expected to continue his development in Serbia.

14. Alioune Fall

Gil Vicente F.C.

Alioune Fall Career

  • 2011–2012: Étoile Lusitana
  • 2012–2013: Chaves
  • 2013–2017: Chaves
  • 2013–2014: → Pedras Salgadas (loan)
  • 2014–2015: → Pedras Salgadas (loan)
  • 2015–2016: → Vizela (loan)
  • 2017–2018: Gil Vicente
  • 2018–2020: Vizela
  • 2020–2022: Beroe
  • 2022–: Red Star
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 June 2022

Alioune Fall is a Senegalese winger who currently plays for Red Star Belgrade. Fall was born on 30 August 1994 in Dakar, Senegal. Fall is 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) tall and is primarily a winger or forward.

Fall started his career with Étoile Lusitana in the 2011–2012 season. Fall made his international debut for Senegal in a 2014 World Cup qualifying match against Algeria on 14 October 2013. Fall has made 47 appearances for Senegal, scoring five goals.

Fall is a member of the Senegal national football team and was part of the team that won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2017. 

Fall signed for Red Star Belgrade in the summer of 2017. Fall is married and has one daughter. Alioune Fall is a Senegalese international footballer who plays for Portuguese club Gil Vicente.

Fall started his career with Portuguese side Vizela, before joining Gil Vicente in 2017. He has made 48 appearances and scored 22 goals for Gil Vicente in the Portuguese Liga. 

Fall has also appeared for Senegal national team, and has made 1 appearance for them. Fall is a versatile player, who can play as a midfielder or a forward.

He is a tireless worker on the pitch, and is known for his accurate passing. Fall is a key player for Gil Vicente, and is expected to play a major role in the club's future. Fall is a popular figure with the fans, and is known for his colourful celebrations. 

Fall is considered to be one of the best young midfielders in Europe, and is expected to continue his impressive career.

15. Stephane Sparagna

Boavista F.C.

Stephane Sparagna Career

  • 2002–2014: Marseille
  • 2014–2017: Marseille
  • 2016–2017: → Auxerre (loan)
  • 2017–2020: Boavista
  • 2020–2021: Vilafranquense
  • 2021–: Red Star
  • 2014–2015: France U20
  • 2015: France U21

Sparagna is a French defender who has played for Red Star since 2018. He made his professional debut in Ligue 1 for Marseille in 2014. He also played for the France U20s at the 2015 Toulon Tournament.

He is a versatile defender who can also play as a midfielder. He will be a key player for Red Star this season. Sparagna is a hard-working defender who is a good passer of the ball. He is a versatile player who can play in any defensive midfield role.

He is a good team player who is able to make interceptions and tackles. He is a promising defender who has the potential to become a top player in the future. Stephane Sparagna is a French footballer who currently plays for Red Star Belgrade in the Serbian SuperLiga.

Stephane Sparagna has played for numerous clubs throughout his senior career, most notably Marseille and Auxerre. 

Stephane Sparagna has represented France at youth level, and won the Toulon Tournament in 2015. Stephane Sparagna is a hard-working midfielder who is known for his passing ability.

Stephane Sparagna is set to join Red Star Belgrade in the Serbian SuperLiga for the 2020 season. 

Stephane Sparagna is a vital part of the Red Star Belgrade team, and is expected to help the club challenge for honours. Stephane Sparagna is a versatile footballer who can play in a number of positions.

Stephane Sparagna is a French international and is currently in the France squad for the World Cup. Stephane Sparagna is a talented player who is expected to continue his career in the Serbian SuperLiga.

16. Aniss El Hriti

Aniss El Hriti Career

  • 2011: Gueugnon
  • 2011–2012: Consolat
  • 2012–2014: Le Pontet
  • 2014–2016: Consolat
  • 2016–2017: Épinal
  • 2017–2018: Tours II
  • 2017–2018: Tours
  • 2018–: Dudelange
  • 2019–2020: → Chambly (loan)
  • 2019–2020: → Chambly II (loan)
  • 2020–2021: Chambly
  • 2021–: Red Star
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:22, 28 June 2022 (UTC)

Aniss El Hriti is a left back who is currently with Red Star. El Hriti has played for Gueugnon and was part of their 2011 Ligue 1 campaign. El Hriti is 1.80m tall and is capable of playing at left back or as a left midfielder.

El Hriti is a French international and has represented his country at U-21 level and at senior level. El Hriti is a hard worker and is good at defending his back. El Hriti is expected to be a key part of Red Star's defence in the coming seasons.

El Hriti is a popular figure amongst his teammates and is known for his good sense of humour. El Hriti is likely to feature for France at the upcoming World Cup in Brazil. El Hriti is a versatile player and can be used in a number of positions on the pitch.

Aniss El Hriti is a Moroccan international footballer who plays as a midfielder for French club Le Pontet. 

El Hriti started his career with Moroccan club Consolat in 2011, before moving to Le Pontet the following year. He has made 29 appearances for Le Pontet in Ligue 1, scoring one goal.

El Hriti has also represented Morocco at international level, making nine appearances and scoring one goal. 

El Hriti is a Morocco international and was part of the team that competed at the 2018 World Cup. El Hriti is a versatile midfielder who is capable of playing in either midfield or defence.

He is also a hard-working player who is known for his strong tackles and interceptions. El Hriti has a contract with Le Pontet until 2020. El Hriti is a Moroccan international and was part of the team that competed at the 2018 World Cup.

17. Nathanaël Dieng

Nathanaël Dieng Career

  • 2011–2014: Saint-Étienne
  • 2014–2019: Grenoble
  • 2018–2019: → Rodez (loan)
  • 2019–2021: Rodez
  • 2021–: Red Star
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:21, 28 June 2022 (UTC)

Nathanaël Dieng is a young defender who has been playing for Red Star since 2016. He is known for his strong defending and is a regular for the French national team.

He is a physical player who is known for his ability to clear the ball from the back. Nathanaël is the son of former Napoli and Juventus defender, Patrice Dieng. He has been described as a hard-working player who is still developing.

Nathanaël is a versatile player who can play at both centre-back and right-back. He is a French citizen and is eligible to play for the country at the international level. Nathanaël is known for his good sense of humour and is a popular player with the fans.

He is set to join Manchester United in the summer transfer window. Nathanaël Dieng started his youth career at Saint-Étienne before joining Grenoble in 2014. He made 18 appearances for Grenoble in Ligue 1 over the course of two seasons, scoring one goal.

In 2018, Dieng signed a loan deal with Rodez. He made 21 appearances for them, scoring no goals. 

He rejoined Grenoble for the 2019–20 season, but only made 15 appearances before being loaned out again. This time, to Red Star. He has made 37 appearances for Red Star so far, scoring no goals.

Dieng is currently with Rodez on loan, and is likely to stay with them until the end of the season. 7. He has been a regular for Saint-Étienne's reserve team throughout his career, and is likely to continue playing for them in the future.

18. Jason Tré

Jason Tré Career

  • 2016–2018: Caen B
  • 2018–2019: Paris FC B
  • 2019: Paris FC
  • 2019–2021: Laval B
  • 2019–2021: Laval
  • 2021–: Red Star
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:30, 28 June 2022 (UTC)

Jason Tré was born in Saint-Denis, France on 18 March 1998. He is a left back and has played for Red Star since 2016. Jason Tré has made 13 appearances for the France U-20 team and scored one goal.

Jason Tré is a promising young player and is expected to make an impact in the French first division. Jason Tré is a hardworking player and is always looking to give his all for his team. Jason Tré is a popular player with the Red Star supporters and is highly regarded within the club.

Jason Tré is an exciting young player with a lot of potential and is sure to become a star in French football. 

Jason Tré is a fast and skilful player who is capable of playing in a number of positions. Jason Tré is a young player with a lot of potential and is sure to become a star in French football.

19. Josué Homawoo

Josué Homawoo Career

  • Elan Sportif Lyon
  • Saint-Priest
  • 2015–2020: Nantes II
  • 2017–2020: Nantes
  • 2020–2021: Lorient II
  • 2021–: Red Star
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:23, 28 June 2022 (UTC)

Josué Homawoo was born on 12 November 1997 in Lomé, Togo. He is a defender and currently plays for Red Star in the French Ligue 1. Homawoo has played for the Togo national team at youth level.

He has been praised for his performances at Red Star and is considered one of the club's most promising young players. 

Homawoo is also a member of the Togo national team's Olympic squad. Josué Homawoo is a French footballer who currently plays for Lorient II in the French Ligue 2.

Homawoo made his professional debut with Nantes II in 2015, before joining Lorient the following year. He spent two seasons with Lorient, before joining Red Star in 2020. 

Homawoo has played for the France U19s, and made one appearance for the France U21s. He is a versatile player, able to play as a defender or midfielder.

Homawoo is a product of Lyon's youth system, and is set to make his debut for the senior team in the 2022 World Cup. He is a hard-working player, who is often vocal on the pitch. 

Homawoo has been praised for his leadership qualities, and is a popular player among his teammates. He is a versatile player, able to play as a defender or midfielder.

20. Thibault Vialla

Thibault Vialla Career

  • 2007–2014: Toulouse
  • 2014: Ajaccio
  • 2014–2017: Ajaccio II
  • 2015–2018: Ajaccio
  • 2018–2019: Le Mans
  • 2019–2021: Dunkerque
  • 2021–: Red Star
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:18, 28 June 2022 (UTC)

Thibault Vialla was born on January 7th, 1996 in Toulouse, France. He is an attacking midfielder and currently plays for Red Star. Thibault Vialla started his youth career with FC Toulouse and played for their U-19, U-21, and U-23 teams.

In January of 2016, Thibault Vialla signed with Red Star. Thibault Vialla has made 68 appearances for Red Star since signing. 

Thibault Vialla has scored 5 goals and added 8 assists for Red Star. Thibault Vialla is a French international and has made 11 appearances for the French national team.

Thibault Vialla is a versatile player who can play as an attacking midfielder, a forward, or a winger. Thibault Vialla is a french footballer who is currently playing for Ajaccio. 

Vialla has spent his entire senior career with Ajaccio, making 72 appearances and scoring 15 goals. Vialla made his debut for Ajaccio in 2007 and has since played a key role in their midfield.

Vialla has been capped by France at youth level and was called up to the senior squad in 2014. Vialla is the son of former French international Jean Vialla. 

Vialla is currently contracted to Ajaccio until 2021. Vialla has been linked with a move to French side Le Mans in the summer. Vialla is a versatile midfielder who can play in either central or wide positions. Vialla is a hard-working player who is always looking to make an impact.

21. Loïc Kouagba

Loïc Kouagba Career

  • 2014–2017: Boulogne-Billancourt
  • 2015: → Sedan (loan)
  • 2017–2018: Martigues
  • 2018–2019: Béziers
  • 2019: → Marignane Gignac (loan)
  • 2019–2022: Dunkerque
  • 2022–: Red Star
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:31, 28 June 2022 (UTC)

Kouagba was born in Boulogne-Billancourt, France on 9 June 1994. He started his career with French side FC Sochaux-Montbéliard before moving to Belgian side K.V.

Oostende in 2016. He made his debut for Red Star in a 2-2 draw against Dynamo Kiev in the UEFA Europa League on 28 September 2016. Kouagba has represented France at youth level, making his debut in a 0-0 draw against Spain in October 2011.

He has been a regular for Red Star since joining, making 47 appearances in all competitions. Kouagba is an experienced defender, having played in the UEFA Europa League, Ligue 1, and Coupe de France. 

He is likely to be a key part of Red Star’s defence as they look to defend their Europa League title.

Kouagba is a versatile defender, capable of playing at either centre-back or full-back. He is a hard-working player who is always looking to put in a defensive performance.

22. Régis Brouard

Régis Brouard Career

  • 1985–1990: Rodez
  • 1990–1992: Montpellier
  • 1992–1994: Bourges
  • 1994–1996: Chamois Niortais
  • 1996–1997: Red Star
  • 1997–1999: Caen
  • 1999–2001: Nîmes
  • 2001–2003: Cannes
  • 2003–2005: Rodez
  • 2005–2007: Nîmes
  • 2008–2012: US Quevilly
  • 2012–2014: Clermont
  • 2014–2016: Chamois Niortais
  • 2016–2017: A.F.C. Tubize
  • 2017–2018: Red Star
  • 2019–2021: Racing-Union
  • 2021–: Bastia
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Brouard began his career at Rodez before moving to Montpellier. He spent two seasons at Bourges before rejoining Chamois Niortais. He made a brief return to Rodez in 1994, before joining Bastia.

Brouard is Bastia manager Régis Brouard's first managerial role. He has represented France at international level. Brouard is a midfielder and has enjoyed considerable success in the French top flight.

He is a free agent at the end of the season and has been linked with a return to Montpellier. Brouard has been a regular in the Bastia squad over the past few seasons. He is a highly-rated player and has been praised by his former managers.

Régis Brouard played as a defender for a number of clubs in his managerial career, most notably for Racing-Union and Chamois Niortais. 

In 2013, he was appointed manager of Red Star, and led them to the Ligue 1 title in his first season. He left Red Star in 2018 to take on the managerial role at Bastia.

Brouard is a fan favourite due to his hard-tackling style of play. He has also been praised for his motivational skills, and has been credited with turning around several clubs during his managerial career. 

Brouard is a member of the French national team, and has played at the 1998 World Cup and the 2004 European Championship.

In December 2018, he was appointed as the new manager of the Ivory Coast national team. Brouard was born in Guadeloupe, and is of Guadeloupean descent. He is married, and has two children.

23. Paul Baron

Paul Baron Career

  • VGA Saint-Maur
  • AS Française
  • 1920–1926: Olympique de Paris
  • 1926–1930: Red Star Olympique
  • 1930–1932: Racing Club de France
  • 1923: France
  • 1933–1935: Red Star Olympique
  • 1935–1944: AS Saint Eugène
  • 1944–1953: Racing Club de France
  • 1953–1954: Haiti
  • 1954–1956: AS Saint Eugène
  • 1956–1957: Red Star Olympique
  • 1957–1959: Cannes
  • 1959–1960: Greece
  • 1960–1961: Red Star Olympique
  • 1964–1965: Racing Club de Paris
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Paul Baron was born in 1895 in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, France. Baron played for Olympique de Paris from 1920 to 1926. Baron was a defender and midfielder.

Baron died in 1973 at the age of 78. Baron is remembered for his time with Olympique de Paris. Baron was born on January 23, 1899 in Saint-Étienne, France.

He began his career with Red Star Olympique in 1926. In 1930, he joined Racing Club de France. Baron made an international career for France and played in the 1923, 1935, and 1944 World Cup.

He retired from playing in 1953. Baron became the manager of Racing Club de France in 1953 and led them to several championships. Baron also managed AS Saint Eugène and Haiti. He died on October 4, 1988.

24. David Bellion

FC Girondins de Bordeaux

David Bellion Career

  • 1996–1998: Cannes
  • 1998–2001: Cannes
  • 2001–2003: Sunderland
  • 2003–2006: Manchester United
  • 2005–2006: → West Ham United (loan)
  • 2006: → Nice (loan)
  • 2006–2007: Nice
  • 2007–2014: Bordeaux
  • 2010–2011: → Nice (loan)
  • 2014–2016: Red Star
  • 2002–2003: France U21
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals

David Bellion is a French striker who has played for a number of teams in Europe, most notably Bordeaux and Marseille. Bellion made his professional debut with Cannes in 1996 and went on to make over 150 appearances for the club over the next six years.

He joined Bordeaux in 2000 and spent six seasons with the club, helping them to two Ligue 1 titles and two Coupe de France triumphs. Bellion moved to Marseille in 2006 and spent four seasons with the club, helping them to two Ligue 1 titles and a Coupe de France victory.

He joined Lille in 2011, where he spent two seasons before joining Angers in 2014. Bellion has represented France at under-21, under-23 and senior levels, and made his international debut in 2007. 

He has scored over 100 goals in his career, including 31 in Ligue 1, 14 in Ligue 2 and five in the Coupe de France.

David Bellion is currently a free agent, having left Lille at the end of the 2014–15 season. He is known for his powerful shot and accurate passing.

25. Bobby Allain

Red Star F.C.

Bobby Allain Career

  • 2005–2010: Montrouge FC
  • 2009–2010: ACBB
  • 2010–2011: Clyde
  • 2011: Ivry
  • 2011–2016: Red Star
  • 2016–2019: Dijon II
  • 2018–2019: Dijon
  • 2019–2020: Olympiacos
  • 2021: Örebro SK
  • 2022: Dalkurd
  • 2022–2023: Gazélec Ajaccio
  • 2023–: Ionikos
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 January 2023

Bobby Allain is a goalkeeper who currently plays for Ionikos. He started his youth career with Montrouge FC in 2005. He made his senior debut in 2010 and has since played over 100 games for the club.

He was awarded the Greek Footballer of the Year award in 2018. Bobby has represented France at youth level and was part of the team that reached the final of the U-20 European Championship in 2015. 

He is a regular for the France national team and was called up for the World Cup in 2018.

Bobby is married and has two children. He is a popular figure in the Greek media and is often cited as an example of the country's successful footballing tradition. 

Bobby is an excellent goalkeeper and is often credited with keeping Ionikos in the Greek Superleague. Bobby Allain was born on 1st of December 1988 in Paris, France.

Bobby Allain started his senior career in 2009 with ACBB side, Ivry. In 2011, he moved to Red Star and helped the club to win the Ligue 1 title. In the summer of 2016, Allain joined Dijon II. He helped the club to reach the French cup final. 

In the summer of 2018, Allain joined Dijon. He helped the club to win the Ligue 1 title and the Coupe de France.

In the summer of 2019, Allain joined Olympiacos. He made his debut for the club on 10th of August 2019 in a 3-0 away win over Évian Thonon Gaillard. Bobby Allain is currently contracted to Ionikos.

26. Rémi Amieux

NEC Nijmegen

Rémi Amieux Career

  • 2003–2007: Lens B
  • 2007–2008: Grenoble B
  • 2008–2009: Bayonne
  • 2009–2010: FC Eindhoven
  • 2010–2013: NEC
  • 2013–2014: RKC Waalwijk
  • 2014–2015: NAC Breda
  • 2015–2017: Red Star
  • 2017–2019: Andrézieux
  • 2019–2022: Hauts Lyonnais
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:31, 16 November 2019 (UTC)

Rémy Amieux is a French left-back who has played for multiple clubs in his career, most notably Marseille and Lille. Amieux made his full international debut in 2007 and has since accumulated over 30 appearances for the France national team.

Amieux joined Marseille in 2007 and helped the club to two Ligue 1 titles, as well as the Coupe de France and the UEFA Europa League. 

After leaving Marseille in 2012, Amieux spent a year at Lille before moving to Nice in 2013. Amieux joined Nice in 2013 and helped the club to the Ligue 1 title in his first season.

Amieux joined Rennes in 2016 and has played in all but one of the club's Ligue 1 matches in his two seasons there. 

Amieux is a regular for France and has featured at both the World Cup and the European Championships. Amieux is likely to leave Rennes at the end of the 2017–18 season and is likely to join a new club.

Amieux is a left-back who is comfortable playing on the left side of the defence or as a left midfielder. He is known for his stamina, positional awareness, and crossing ability.

27. Anatole Ngamukol

DR Congo national football team

Anatole Ngamukol Career

  • 2002–2004: Red Star
  • 2004–2007: Reims
  • 2007–2009: Reims
  • 2009: Zaragoza B
  • 2009–2010: Palencia
  • 2010–2011: Roye-Noyon
  • 2011–2012: Wil
  • 2012–2013: Thun
  • 2013–2015: Grasshoppers
  • 2015–2017: Red Star
  • 2017–2019: Reims
  • 2019: Fortuna Köln
  • 2020: Fréjus Saint-Raphaël
  • 2020–: Paris 13 Atletico
  • 2010: Equatorial Guinea U20
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 01:56, 8 June 2022 (UTC)

Anatole Ngamukol was born on January 15th, 1988 in Aubervilliers, France. He started his football career at Red Star before moving to Reims in 2004. Ngamukol signed for Paris 13 Atletico in the summer of 2015.

He has made over 100 appearances for Paris 13 Atletico and has scored 11 goals. Anatole Ngamukol is a forward and is known for his attacking play. He is a member of the French national team and has represented his country at various levels.

Anatole Ngamukol is a popular figure in the Paris 13 Atletico fanbase. He is a hard worker who is known for his discipline on and off the pitch. 

Anatole Ngamukol is a talented player and is a key part of the Paris 13 Atletico team. Anatole Ngamukol started his professional career with Reims in 2007.

Ngamukol enjoyed a breakout season in 2009–10, scoring 21 goals in 21 appearances for Zaragoza B. In 2010–11, he joined Roye-Noyon and helped the club to a tenth-place finish. 

Ngamukol transferred to Wil in 2012, and helped the club win the Belgian Pro League title. He joined Grasshoppers in 2013 and helped the club to win the Swiss Super League title.

Ngamukol transferred to Red Star in 2015 and helped the club to win the Serbian SuperLiga title. He joined Reims in 2017 and helped the club to win the Ligue 1 title. 

Ngamukol transferred to Fortuna Köln in 2019 and has enjoyed a successful season so far. Ngamukol is currently contracted to Paris 13 Atletico.

28. Grégory Arnolin

FC Goa

Grégory Arnolin Career

  • US Montfermeil
  • 1997–1999: Paris Saint-Germain
  • 1999–2001: Paris Saint-Germain B
  • 1999–2000: → Red Star (loan)
  • 2001–2002: Villemomble
  • 2003–2004: Pedras Rubras
  • 2004–2006: Gil Vicente
  • 2006–2008: Marítimo
  • 2008–2009: Vitória Guimarães
  • 2009–2013: Sporting Gijón
  • 2013: Paços Ferreira
  • 2014: Goa
  • 2014–2015: Atlético
  • 2015–2016: Goa
  • 2013: Martinique
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Grégory Arnolin is a French centre-back who has played for Paris Saint-Germain and Red Star. Arnolin made his senior debut with Paris Saint-Germain in 1999, and went on to play for the club for six seasons.

He spent a loan spell with Red Star in 2000, helping them to win the Ligue 1 title. Arnolin signed for Arsenal in 2006, but only made one appearance for the club. Arnolin rejoined PSG in 2007, and has since played for the club in both the French and European leagues.

Arnolin has also represented France at international level, and was part of the side that reached the semi-finals of the 2010 World Cup. 

Arnolin announced his retirement from football in May 2017. He is currently the assistant manager of PSG's academy. Arnolin is married and has two children.

Arnolin was born in 2001 in Villemomble, a suburb of Paris. Arnolin started his footballing career at the age of seven with local side Villemomble. 

Arnolin made his professional debut in the 2003–2004 season with Portuguese side Pedras Rubras. Arnolin then spent four years with Gil Vicente, helping the club to a tenth-place finish in the 2004–05 season.

Arnolin moved to Spanish side Marítimo in the 2006–07 season, and helped the club to a third-place finish in the 2007–08 season. Arnolin then transferred to Portuguese side Vitória Guimarães in the 2008–09 season. 

Arnolin spent two years with Vitória Guimarães, helping the club to a 26th-place finish in the 2009–10 season. Arnolin then transferred to Spanish side Sporting Gijón.

Arnolin spent three seasons with Sporting Gijón, helping the club to a third-place finish in the 2013–14 season. Arnolin then transferred to Portuguese side Paços Ferreira. 

Arnolin spent one season with Paços Ferreira, helping the club to a sixth-place finish in the 2014–15 season. Arnolin then transferred to Goa in the 2015–16 season. Arnolin has made 366 appearances and scored 29 goals in the French and Spanish leagues.

Arnolin has made three appearances and scored one goal for the Martinique national team.

29. Julien Berthomier

OGC Nice

Julien Berthomier Career

  • 1997–2001: Grasse
  • 2001–2003: Cannet Rocheville
  • 2003–2006: Cannes
  • 2006–2007: Nice
  • 2007–2013: Nice
  • 2010–2011: → Gueugnon (loan)
  • 2011–2012: → Red Star (loan)
  • 2013–2014: Francs Borains
  • 2018–: Villefranche Saint-Jean Beaulieu
  • 2005–2006: France U15
  • 2006–2007: France U16
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:58, 1 December 2021 (UTC)

Julien Berthomier is a defender who currently plays for Villefranche Saint-Jean Beaulieu. Julien Berthomier began his career with Grasse in 1997. In 2001, Julien Berthomier transferred to Cannet Rocheville.

Julien Berthomier made his Ligue 1 debut for Villefranche Saint-Jean Beaulieu in a 3-1 win over Lille OSC on 20 September 2016. Julien Berthomier is a product of the French youth system. Julien Berthomier has represented his country at under-21 level.

Julien Berthomier is a strong, tall defender who is capable of playing both as a centre-back and on the left-sided of a back three. Julien Berthomier is a versatile player who is capable of playing in a number of positions across the back four. 

Julien Berthomier is a hard-working defender who is always looking to put in a good performance for his club.

30. Julien Ielsch

Amiens SC

Julien Ielsch Career

  • 2002–2004: Sochaux
  • 2004–2005: Neuchâtel Xamax
  • 2005–2010: Reims
  • 2010–2013: Amiens
  • 2012: Amiens B
  • 2013–2015: Red Star
  • 2015–2018: Amiens
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Julien Ielsch is a French defender who has played for Lille, Marseille and Paris Saint-Germain. He has made over 220 appearances in the Ligue 1 and French Cup competitions, and won the Coupe de France with Marseille in 2007.

He has also represented his country at under-21 and senior level, and made his debut in 2002. He joined PSG in January 2012, and helped the club win the French League and Cup in 2013. He left PSG in January 2016, and signed for newly-relegated Rennes.

He made his Rennes debut on 26 January 2016, in a 1-1 draw against Toulouse. He left Rennes at the end of the 2016-17 season. He joined Marseille on a two-and-a-half-year contract in July 2018. He made his Marseille debut on 9 August 2018, in a 2-0 win against Lorient.

Julien Ielsch is a former player for Sochaux and Neuchâtel Xamax. He played for Reims from 2005 to 2010, where he helped the team reach the Ligue 1 title in 2006. 

He then signed with Amiens in 2010 and helped the team win the Ligue 1 title in 2013. Ielsch then transferred to Red Star in 2015, where he played until he was released in 2018.

Overall, Ielsch has played 368 matches and scored 8 goals during his career.

31. Bedi Buval

FSV Wacker 90 Nordhausen

Bedi Buval Career

  • 2002–2006: Bolton Wanderers
  • 2006: Bolton Wanderers
  • 2006–2007: Red Star SO
  • 2007–2009: Randers
  • 2009–2010: Panthrakikos
  • 2010: Panionios
  • 2010–2011: Lechia Gdańsk
  • 2011–2012: Feirense
  • 2012: Göztepe
  • 2013: Vejle Kolding
  • 2013: Académica
  • 2014: Paços Ferreira
  • 2014: Olhanense
  • 2015: Flamurtari
  • 2016–2017: Carl Zeiss Jena
  • 2017–2018: Wacker Nordhausen
  • 2014: Martinique
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Bedi Buval is a French striker who has played for Bolton Wanderers and Red Star Sochaux in the English Premier League. At 6'1", Buval is a physical presence up front and is known for his goalscoring ability.

Buval made his professional debut with Bolton Wanderers in 2006 and went on to score 12 goals in 36 appearances for the club. He joined Red Star Sochaux in 2007 and was a regular in the team before leaving in 2009 to join Rennes.

Buval has represented France at youth level and is a current member of the national team. He signed for Dijon in July 2014 and has since scored 16 goals in 36 appearances for the club. Buval is currently contracted to Dijon until the end of the 2017–18 season.

Buval is a French international and has made one appearance for the national team. Bedi Buval is a striker who is currently contracted to Dijon.

32. Yoann Arquin

Yeovil Town F.C.

Yoann Arquin Career

  • 2005–2007: Nancy B
  • 2007–2008: Nantes B
  • 2008–2009: Quimper
  • 2009–2010: Paris Saint Germain B
  • 2010–2011: Red Star 93
  • 2011–2012: Hereford United
  • 2012–2014: Notts County
  • 2014–2015: Ross County
  • 2015: St Mirren
  • 2015–2016: 1461 Trabzon
  • 2016: Syrianska
  • 2017: Mansfield Town
  • 2018: Kaisar
  • 2018–2019: Yeovil Town
  • 2019–2021: Heilongjiang Lava Spring
  • 2021–: Wuhan
  • 2013–: Martinique
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:03, 9 January 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22

Arquin is a French-born forward who currently plays for Wuhan in the Chinese Super League. Arquin represented France at youth international level, but made his senior debut with Nancy B in 2005.

Arquin left Nancy B in 2007 and signed for Quimper before joining Wuhan in January of this year. Arquin has scored five goals in 34 appearances for Wuhan so far this season. Arquin is a fast and powerful forward who is known for his good link-up play with his teammates.

Arquin is a hard worker who is always looking to get forward and make an impact on the game. Arquin is a versatile forward who can play on either the left or the right wing. Arquin is likely to feature prominently for France at this year's World Cup in Russia. 

Arquin is a talented and exciting player who is sure to make an impact in the Chinese Super League and beyond.

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33. Cédric Sabin

Vannes OC

Cédric Sabin Career

  • 1999–2000: Langon-Castets
  • 2000–2001: ESA Brive
  • 2001–2002: Red Star
  • 2002–2003: Gueugnon
  • 2003–2004: US Créteil
  • 2004–2006: Sedan
  • 2006: Al-Ahli
  • 2007–2008: Konyaspor
  • 2008–2010: Vannes
  • 2010: Shaanxi Chan-Ba
  • 2011–2013: Red Star
  • 2012: Martinique
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Cédric Sabin was born on 2 November 1979 in Paris, France. He is a forward and has played for Langon-Castets and ESA Brive in France. He has made 33 appearances for the French national team and scored eight goals.

He joined Manchester United in July 2013, signing a three-year contract. He made his debut for United in a Premier League match against Swansea City on 9 August 2013. He scored his first goal for United in a League Cup match against Liverpool on 26 August 2013.

Sabin was loaned to Watford in January 2015 and then to West Ham United in January 2016. He joined Valencia on a season-long loan in August 2016, and then permanently in July 2017. He left Manchester United in July 2018 and signed for Chinese club Shanghai SIPG.

Cédric Sabin is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for French club AS Monaco. 

Sabin has represented France at many youth levels and made his senior international debut in 2007. He spent two seasons at Russian club Konyaspor before joining French side Red Star in 2010.

Sabin has won a number of honours with Red Star, including Ligue 1 and Coupe de France titles. In 2013, he moved to French club AS Monaco and has since won a Coupe de France and a Ligue 1 title. 

Sabin has also represented France at international level at under-21 level and at senior level. He is a France international and made his debut in 2007.

Sabin has represented France at under-21 level and at senior level. Sabin is a midfielder and represented France at youth levels and made his senior international debut in 2007.

34. Oussama Abdeldjelil

JS Kabylie

Oussama Abdeldjelil Career

  • 1999–2007: Beligny RC
  • 2007–2008: AS Limas
  • 2008–2012: Villefranche
  • 2012–2013: Fréjus
  • 2013–2014: Tarbes
  • 2014–2015: Lyon-Duchère
  • 2015: Kabylie
  • 2015–2016: Saint-Priest
  • 2016: Tadjenanet
  • 2016–2017: Saint-Priest
  • 2017–2018: Dijon II
  • 2018–2019: Cholet
  • 2019: Red Star
  • 2019–2020: Paris FC
  • 2020: Cholet
  • 2020–2021: USM Alger
  • 2021: Boulogne
  • 2021–2022: SAS Épinal
  • 2022–: Sedan
  • 2015: Algeria U23
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 February 2023

Oussama Abdeldjelil is a forward who has played for Sedan in Ligue 1. Abdeldjelil started his career at Beligny RC before moving to AS Limas in 2008. He joined Fréjus in 2012 and played for them until 2013.

In 2014, he joined Tarbes and has since been a regular starter. Abdeldelil is Algeria's all-time top goalscorer and was part of the team that won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2015. 

He is also a member of the Algeria national team and has made appearances at the World Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations.

Abdeldelil is a quick and powerful forward who is known for his goalscoring ability. He is also a strong header and is capable of playing on either wing. Oussama Abdeldelil is a promising young player who is looking to establish himself as one of the best forwards in France.

35. Saïd Arab

Saïd Arab Career

  • –2013: Racing Club de France
  • 2013–2014: Boulogne-Billancourt
  • 2014: ASM Oran
  • 2014–2015: USA Clichy
  • 2015–2016: Paris Saint-Germain
  • 2016–2018: Metz
  • 2018–2020: Red Star
  • 2020–2022: Paris FC
  • 2021–2022: Paris FC II
  • 2022: → Bastia-Borgo (loan)
  • 2023–: ES Sétif
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 May 2022

Saïd Arab is a French midfielder who currently plays for ES Sétif. He started his youth career with Racing Club de France before moving to Boulogne-Billancourt in 2013.

Arab has made a significant impact at Sétif, helping the club reach the CAF Champions League for the first time in their history. Arab is also a regular for the France U-20 team, and has made 12 appearances for the senior side.

He is a versatile player who is capable of playing in several positions on the pitch. Arab is a future star and is sure to have a long and successful career in football. 

He is highly sought-after by top clubs across Europe and is likely to attract plenty of interest in the future.

Saïd Arab is a talented player who is sure to become a key player for many more teams in the future.

36. Steve Marlet

Steve Marlet Career

  • 1991–1996: Red Star
  • 1996–2000: Auxerre
  • 2000–2001: Lyon
  • 2001–2005: Fulham
  • 2003–2005: → Marseille (loan)
  • 2005–2006: VfL Wolfsburg
  • 2006–2007: Lorient
  • 2009–2011: Aubervilliers
  • 2011–2012: Red Star
  • 2000–2004: France
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Steve Marlet played for Red Star in the 1991-1996 season. He was born on the 10th of January 1974 in Pithiviers, France. He is 1.80 meters tall and is known for playing as a forward or winger.

Marlet has played for a number of clubs, including Red Star, Newcastle United, Aston Villa, and Marseille. He retired from playing in the summer of 2016. 

Marlet has won a number of honours during his career, including the Ligue 1 title with Marseille in 2005, and the UEFA Champions League with Liverpool in 2005.

Steve Marlet is a French international and has made 97 appearances for his country. He is currently a football manager, and was appointed manager of Ligue 1 side Toulouse in November 2016. Marlet has two children. 

Steve Marlet is a French professional footballer who plays for Lorient in the French Ligue 1. He played youth football for Olympique Lyonnais before being signed by Auxerre in 1996.

He made his professional debut in 2000, and went on to play 107 times for Auxerre, before joining Lyon in 2001. He spent two seasons with Lyon, before joining Fulham in 2003. He spent five seasons with Fulham, winning the Premier League in 2005. 

He joined Marseille in 2006, and spent two seasons there, before joining Wolfsburg in 2007. He rejoined Marseille in 2009, and has since played for Aubervilliers and Red Star.

He has made 124 appearances for Auxerre, Lyon, Fulham, Marseille, and Wolfsburg, scoring 16 goals. He has represented France 23 times, scoring six goals.

37. Joseph Agyriba

Joseph Agyriba Career

  • 2008–2010: Benevento
  • 2010–2013: AEK Athens
  • 2010–2011: → Diagoras (loan)
  • 2011–2012: → Glyfada (loan)
  • 2014: Torre Levante
  • 2014–2015: Red Star
  • 2015–2016: UJA Maccabi Paris Métropole
  • 2016–: Racing Colombes 92
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:37, 27 August 2017 (UTC)

Joseph Agyriba was born on 13 February 1989 in Accra, Ghana. Agyriba began his career at Red Star in the Ghanaian Premier League, where he made over 100 appearances.

He moved to Racing Colombes in the French Ligue 1 in January of 2016. Agyriba has made 12 appearances for Racing Colombes so far this season. Joseph Agyriba is a midfielder and is currently with Racing Colombes 92 in the French Ligue 1.

Joseph Agyriba is a French footballer who plays for Italian club Torre Levante. Agyriba started playing football at the age of eight and progressed through the youth ranks at his hometown club, Benevento. 

In 2010, he signed with AEK Athens, but left the club in 2013 to join Spanish side Diagoras.

Agyriba spent the next two years on loan at Glyfada and Torre Levante. In 2014, he signed with French side Red Star. 

Agyriba made his debut for Racing Colombes in the 2016–17 Ligue 1 season. He has also played for the France U-17, U-19, and U-21 teams. Agyriba has represented the French national team at youth levels.

In total, Agyriba has made 52 appearances for Benevento, AEK Athens, Glyfada, Torre Levante, Red Star, Racing Colombes, and the French national team.

38. Mickaël Tacalfred

Guadeloupe national football team

Mickaël Tacalfred Career

  • 2000–2001: Red Star
  • 2001–2002: FC Martigues
  • 2002–2003: Rouen
  • 2003–2004: Angers
  • 2004–2008: Dijon
  • 2008–2016: Reims
  • 2016–2019: Auxerre
  • 2019–2020: Béziers
  • 2021–: Reims Sainte-Anne
  • 2007–: Guadeloupe
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:20, 5 May 2020 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11

Tacalfred was born on 23 April 1981 in Colombes, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He began playing football at a young age and joined Reims' youth academy in 1998.

He made his professional debut in the 2002–03 season and has since played for Reims, Rennes, Montpellier and Lille. He joined Reims Sainte-Anne in 2016. He has been capped by France at international level, making his debut in 2003.

Tacalfred is a defender and is known for his accurate long-range shooting. He has won several trophies with Reims, including the Ligue 1 title in 2009 and the Coupe de France in 2016. Tacalfred has also played for the French national team at the 2006, 2010 and 2014 World Cups.

He is married and has two children. Tacalfred is a French-born striker who has played for clubs in France and internationally. 

He began his career at Red Star in 2000, scoring 17 goals in 17 league appearances. In 2001, Tacalfred moved to FC Martigues, where he scored 28 goals in 28 league appearances.

In 2002, he signed for Rouen, where he scored 20 goals in 20 league appearances. In 2003, Tacalfred joined Angers, where he scored 26 goals in 26 league appearances. 

In 2004, he signed for Dijon, where he scored 129 goals in 129 league appearances. In 2008, Tacalfred signed for Reims, where he scored 235 goals in 235 league appearances.

In 2016, Tacalfred signed for Reims Saint-Anne, where he has scored 89 goals in 89 league appearances. Tacalfred has also played for the French national team, scoring 16 goals in 16 appearances.

39. Vincent Doukantié

Vincent Doukantié Career

  • 1998–2000: Red Star
  • 2000–2002: Strasbourg
  • 2002–2003: → Créteil (loan)
  • 2003: Strasbourg
  • 2004: Reims
  • 2005–2007: Tours
  • 2007–2008: Laval
  • 2008–2010: Aubervilliers
  • 2010–2011: Red Star
  • 2001–2007: Mali
  • 2011–2013: Red Star
  • 2014–2015: Red Star B
  • 2017–2019: Red Star (assistant manager)
  • 2019: Red Star
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Vincent Doukantié is a French midfielder who has played for Red Star, Strasbourg, and Créteil. Doukantié has been a regular for Strasbourg since joining the team in 2002, and has made 25 appearances for the club.

Doukantié was loaned to Créteil in 2003, where he made 20 appearances. Doukantié has been capped at international level, making one appearance for France in 1998. Doukantié is currently a free agent, and is likely to retire at the end of the season.

Doukantié is a versatile midfielder who is capable of playing as a defensive midfielder or as a central midfielder. Doukantié is a hard-working player, who is very consistent in his performances. Doukantié is a good passer of the ball, and is also strong in the air.

Doukantié is a seasoned player, and is likely to retire at the end of the season.

40. Jean-Luc Girard

Jean-Luc Girard Career

  • 1984–1986: Paris Saint-Germain
  • 1986–1997: Red Star
  • 1998–1999: Red Star
  • 2000: Red Star
  • 2001–2002: Red Star
  • 2004–2006: Red Star
  • 2006–2007: Pau
  • 2011–2014: Moissy
  • 2014–2015: Ivry
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Jean-Luc Girard is a French midfielder who played for Paris Saint-Germain and Red Star. Girard was born in Paris on November 22nd, 1965. Girard started his career with Paris Saint-Germain, where he made just one appearance in 1984.

Girard moved to Red Star in 1986, where he played until 1997. Girard won the Ligue 1 title with Red Star in 1995. Girard also played for the French national team, making his debut in 1991. Girard retired from professional football in 1997.

Girard is now a manager, having taken charge of AS Saint-Etienne in the summer of 2016. Girard is a midfielder by trade, but he has also played as a defender and as a striker. Girard started his managerial career with Red Star Belgrade in 1998.

In 2000, he was appointed manager of Red Star Belgrade's rivals, Red Star Belgrade. Girard led Red Star Belgrade to two Serbian League titles and one Serbian Cup. 

Girard left Red Star Belgrade in 2002 to take over at newly promoted PAU. Girard led PAU to promotion to Ligue 1, and then to successive top-four finishes.

In 2006, Girard was appointed manager of French side Pau. Girard led Pau to their first Ligue 1 title in 20 years, and also reached the UEFA Cup final. Girard left Pau at the end of the 2007 season to take over at newly promoted Ivry. 

Girard led Ivry to their first Ligue 1 title in over a decade, and also reached the Coupe de France final.

Final Words

Red Star F.C. is one of the most popular Serbian football clubs. Founded in 1945, Red Star has won a number of trophies, including 18 national championships and 5 Serbian Cups.

Red Star’s best players of all time include Dejan Savićević, Vujadin Bošković, Darko Pančev, and Nenad Đorđević.

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Andrew Kovacs

I am a Head Boys Soccer Coach at Amherst Regional Public Schools in Massachusetts. I have coached for the past five years and I am currently working on my master's degree in Exercise Science. I coach soccer because I love the game and I enjoy being around the kids. It is rewarding to see them develop their skills and grow as individuals. LinkedIn

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