Doucouré is highly aggressive and is willing to go hard on his opponents in duels which is very good but at the same time, he’s also calculative and patient. Date of birth/Age: Il a été convoqué en équipe nationale de Côte d'Ivoire par Hervé Renard lors des éliminatoires de la CAN 2015. With adding games you want to follow in "My games" following your matches livescores, results and statistics will be even more simple. He has a medium body build with decently developed upper and lower muscles. Ivory Coast. He also uses his body well to protect the ball and will use his arm to keep his opponent away from him when he shields or dribbles the ball. Lens is also highly aggressive and effective when counter-pressing in defensive transitions and the presence of Doucouré on the field regardless of whether he plays as a centre-back or defensive/central midfielder certainly has a major impact in these situations. As for now, there doesn’t seem to be any major interest in Doucouré despite already having two impressive seasons in Ligue 2 with Lens at only 20 years old. Right from the start, it’s very easy to see that Doucouré is impressively athletic and has excellent physical prowess. Follow me on Twitter (@rofiq_naufal) and feel free to drop me a message. If you wish to watch live free online matches with Cheick Doucouré, in RC Lens match details we offer a link to watch online Nîmes Olympique - RC Lens live stream, sponsored by bet365. Lens usually has at least two or three players in rest offence. Doucouré displays great overall physical ability. Continuing in regards to his ball control and dribbling, in the two images above, you can see Doucouré driving forward with the ball to exit pressure and open up passing lanes. He shows no sign of struggling to turn over his shoulder and there’s no indication of lack of hip rotation. He also turned his body a little bit and checked over his shoulder to see potential passing options or space to move into once he receives the ball. He’s gifted with impressive athleticism, he’s very proficient on the ball and technically sound, he’s very intelligent and reads the game well, and he displays high commitment and determination in the game whilst also able to control his temper well. In the image above, Doucouré is noticeably active in scanning and checking his surroundings in pretty much every situation both on and off the ball. He covers a high amount of area on the pitch and produces a lot of activities inside both halves. The presser would actively and aggressively engage the ball carrier rather than just shadowing him, forcing him to rush his decisions. This can effectively delay the opposing team’s counter-attack and potentially win the ball high up the pitch. To conclude this analysis, Doucouré looks like a very bright talent and has shown impressive skills and mentality at his age. Thomas Meunier at Borussia Dortmund 2019/20 – scout report, How Benjamin Henrichs will fit in at RB Leipzig 2019/20 – scout report. Doucouré then spent his 2016/17 season with AS Real Bamako before moving again the next season to current club Lens. Aside from the awareness and vision, Doucouré displays the confidence and bravery to make the risky, difficult passes. He can be seen playing a few medium and long passes though short passes (0-20 m) are most common. Cheick Doucouré, qui se dit « humble » et « courageux », joue son premier match avec l’équipe première le 27 juillet 2018, lors de la première journée de la saison 2018-2019 de Ligue 2 contre l’US Orléans, titulaire au poste de milieu défensif. They exchange passes with a high tempo and will not hesitate to quickly exploit gaps in the opposing defence. In the situation above, for example, his teammate just lost the ball in the middle third (yellow circle) and the opposing player tried to play the ball into the path of his teammate in front of him. Cheick Doucouré honore sa première sélection avec l'équipe nationale du Mali, lors d'un match de qualification pour la Coupe d'Afrique des nations 2019 face au Gabon, le 17 novembre 2018. [3] Upon returning, he started to feature more regularly, and scored his first goal for the club on 10 May 2014 in a 1–0 away success over Olympique Lyonnais. When they regain possession at the back, the players upfront will quickly make runs into space behind the defence, with the wingers often trying to split and stretch the backline by running towards the outside rather than inside. The strikers upfront will often make runs in behind the defence and the backline will look to loft the ball into space behind the opposing defence if the midfield is inaccessible, but normally they would look to play through wide areas to progress. [5][6] He made his debut in the category on 21 August, coming on as a substitute for Enis Bardhi in a 1–0 home win against Villarreal CF. When the team is in possession inside their half, Doucouré usually sits around the middle third, around the centre circle but may drop to offer support if necessary. This would lead to a very uncomfortable situation for the ball carrier which could potentially result in loss of possession due to a mistake, poor execution/decision, or a successful tackle by the Lens attacker. On 20 June 2014, Doukouré joined fellow first division side FC Metz on a free transfer. He actively moves up and down and from side to side. Meanwhile, in attack, he’ll push forward not only to support the attack and help circulate the ball but also to add to the numbers and potentially help the team counter-press when they lose possession. With a very good vision and awareness, combined with high confidence in his ability, it is very hard for his opponents to limit his passing options as the Malian midfielder is often able to find a good pass even in difficult conditions. He is an actor and writer, known for Paris selon Moussa (2003), Blanc d'ébène (1991) and Le ballon d'or (1994). Doucouré has good upper body strength. This impressive athleticism and physical prowess certainly give him a lot of advantage in his game both on and off the ball. The 2000-born midfielder stands 1.80 m tall and weighs around 73 kg. When the team have the ball in an advanced position, the two defensive midfielders will push forward, leaving only three players in rest defence. Le tableau suivant liste les rencontres de l'équipe du Mali dans lesquelles Cheick Doucouré a été sélectionné depuis le 17 novembre 2018 jusqu'à présent. He mainly stays around the middle third and helps circulate the ball rather than making penetrating runs into the box. Main position : Last update . As mentioned in the previous section in this scout report, helping the team circulate the ball and progress the ball is a big part of his game. His upper muscle strength also helps him a lot in physical duels as mentioned earlier in this analysis. As you can see in the image above, the two defensive midfielders (Doucouré and Yannick Cahuzac) both pushed forward and marked their respective man tightly while the others also did the same to nearby opponents. After sneaking into seventh place […], Benjamin Henrichs rose through the ranks at Bayer Leverkusen with much hype as a future star at right-back. Borussia Dortmund have been an exhilarating outfit since their tactical change to a 3-4-3 formation earlier in the 2019/20 season. Sep 11, 1992 (28), Place of birth: Cheick Doucouré, 20, from Mali RC Lens, since 2018 Defensive Midfield Market value: $1.98m * Jan 8, 2000 in Bamako, Mali Aside from his physical prowess, Doucouré is also proficient on the ball and shows good technical ability when receiving, dribbling, and passing the ball. This is mainly due to their compact high defensive block. As you can see, counter-pressing recoveries are very common here and quite a lot of them result in a shot though none have resulted in a goal. So, one of the defensive midfielders will stay deep while the other one sits slightly higher. 30.06.2021, Former International: In attacking transitions, Doucouré will also participate by making forward runs although he usually ends up sitting at the edge of the box rather than going inside, making himself available for a cutback cross as well as anticipating potential second ball in the penalty area. It’s just at times he’s a bit too eager to play the ball quickly and decides not to take the time to shape his body up properly before executing which can result to a poorly hit pass. After being rarely used, Doukouré was loaned to Championnat National side SAS Épinal for one year on 27 July 2012. Due to his tendency to scan and his great body positioning, Doucouré usually will have a very good vision of the pitch and awareness of his surroundings and this majorly affects how quickly he makes his decision and the “quality” of that decision. If Cheick Doucouré is going to be in RC Lens lineup, it will be confirmed on SofaScore one hour before the match starts. Cheick Doucouré, natif de Bamako au Mali, est formé dans l'un des clubs local, l'AS Real Bamako.Il rejoint la France et le RC Lens en janvier 2018, repéré lors de la coupe du monde des moins de 17 ans par le directeur sportif du club nordiste Éric Roy [1], mais intègre d'abord l'équipe des moins de 19 ans. Le 19 décembre 2019 Doucouré prolonge son contrat avec le RC Lens jusqu'en juin 2024[7]. This counter-press eventually resulted in Lens winning the ball inside the opposing half. As you can see, he’ll also get forward and get involved in advanced areas. Install the SofaScore app and follow all Cheick Doucouré matches live on your mobile! The image below shows Doucouré upon receiving the ball. In this scout report, we’re going to take a closer look at Doucouré’s abilities and his role in Lens’ tactics through an in-depth tactical analysis as well as using a few statistics to match the eye test. He’s also quite sharp when he’s into his stride as he can be seen covering medium-long distances quickly although he seems to be sharper over short-range rather than a medium-long range. Born in Abidjan, Doukouré moved to France at early age and joined FC Lorient's youth setup in 2007, from FCM Aubervilliers. Mali is one of the strongest nations in Africa when it comes to football and one of the most prolific producers of talented footballers as well. Cheick Doucouré, né le 8 janvier 2000 à Bamako au Mali, est un footballeur international malien qui évolue au poste de milieu de terrain au Racing Club de Lens. The fact that the Northern France side managed to get a promotion to Ligue 1 this season has also helped keep the rumours about him leaving Sang et Or away for now. The transfer fee paid to Metz was reported as €1.5 million. Né le 8 janvier 2000 à Bamako, Cheick Doucouré, a été formé à l’Académie Jean-Marc Guillou avant d’intégrer le Réal de Bamako. In the image above, Doucouré plays as a left defensive-midfielder in a 3-4-1-2 formation. Profile page for RC Lens player Cheick Doucouré. He, of course, has some weaknesses as well – just like every other player. Of course, he’s also able to manoeuvre well and change directions very quickly both on and off the ball. However, normally, he prefers passing the ball and combining quickly with his teammates with just a few touches rather than dwelling on the ball. He’s always relaxed and always seems very comfortable on the ball. “On a travaillé pour et on voit que ça paie. For using this site, please activate JavaScript. Throughout the game, he’s very energetic. Cote d'Ivoire, Position: Abidjan, Citizenship: We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Cheick participe à la coupe du monde des moins de 17 ans en 2017 avec la sélection du Mali de cette catégorie. The following campaign, he appeared rarely as his side returned to the main category; in 2017, he also wore the captain armband in some matches. En décembre 2019, il prolonge son contrat avec les Sang et … L’international malien et ses partenaires comptent 6 points et occupent le 7è rang au classement. After featuring regularly for the reserves, he made his first team – and Ligue 1 – debut on 7 August 2010, coming on as a second-half substitute for Yann Jouffre in a 2–2 away draw against AJ Auxerre. Doucouré mainly will carry the ball forward if he finds himself isolated and under pressure, as you can see in the two images above. Cheick Doukouré statistics – 27 years_old Defensive Midfielder (C). His touch is usually neat and he rarely loses control of the ball when receiving although at times he may knock the ball a tad bit too far when dribbling. He doesn’t seem to leave his post often when in defence but occasionally, there are times when he decides to vacate his position to cover his teammate’s space or when he feels like he can press his opponent and unsettle him. Lens is also very direct in their attacking transition. Le 26 mars 2019, il fête sa deuxième sélection lors d'un match amical face au Sénégal, mais son équipe s'incline par deux buts à un[9]. Sans être un titulaire, il est toutefois beaucoup utilisé et participe à sept rencontres durant ce tournoi, délivrant deux passes décisives. If the ball is on the near flank, he’ll move closer and offer support in the half-space. Lens is usually pretty straightforward when in possession. He knows where he should be and how he should position himself. Doucouré, however, doesn’t seem to get involved heavily in the construction of counter-attacks, mainly due to the team’s tendency to go direct and get the ball forward as quickly as possible. He may get a bit reckless with his tackles sometimes, but he usually doesn’t go as far as intentionally wanting to hurt his opponent. 2000 à Bamako, Mali Live scores service at SofaScore livescore offers sports live scores, results and tables. The length of his passes seems to vary as well. This, of course, makes sense due to the team’s high aggression and effectiveness when pressing after losing possession but aside from that Doucouré has shown to be very effective when pressing in a defensive transition. He’s certainly not impossible to knock off the ball or beat in physical duels, but opposing players seem to often have a hard time going against him and jostling with him for the ball requires extra effort from them. Though he plays in a deeper position as a centre-back, Doucouré’s role as a defensive/central midfielder and as a centre-back is still rather similar on the surface. Furthermore, aside from being able to control his body well, Doucouré can control his speed well too as he’s often seen being able to quickly accelerate and decelerate in succession without any problem. If one area is overloaded then they’ll try to switch play either with a U-pattern passing or with a long pass towards the opposite wing. Simply put, Doucouré’s role in defence is mainly to help prevent central progression by man-marking as well as cutting off passing lanes towards key players in central areas. Doucouré also seems to have a strong core and a low centre of gravity, allowing him great mobility and balance. As can be seen, Doucouré also plays a pivotal role when it comes to circulating and progressing the ball. When it starts, you will be able to follow Nîmes Olympique - RC Lens livescore, standings, minute by minute updated live results and match statistics. They have the lowest average PPDA of 8.09 this season. It’s quite visible that he lifts his team whenever he plays as he helps dictate the midfield and make the team work effectively and efficiently. Cheick Yves Doukouré (born 11 September 1992) is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Spanish club Levante UD. Doucouré still has a contract until 30 June 2024 and it seems likely that he’ll stay with Lens for one or two more seasons. In attack, Lens usually will play from the back and play their way out of pressure if possible but they seem quite direct and vertical-oriented in their approach. Cheick Doukouré a grandi et a fait ses premiers pas dans le football dans la ville d'Aubervilliers en banlieue parisienne. Counter-pressing recoveries make up most of his recoveries in a game. Cheick Doucouré, natif de Bamako au Mali, est formé dans l'un des clubs local, l'AS Real Bamako. In the first image, you can also see where Doucouré initially was and then in the second image, 11 seconds after the pass he can be seen arriving at the edge of the box, ready to receive the pass and attack the ball. Doucouré developed as a youth player at JMG Academy Bamako where the likes of Adama Noss Traoré, Amadou Haidara, Diadie Samassékou, Yves Bissouma, and many other Mali international footballers learned their crafts early in their careers before moving on to play at a higher level. https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/cheick-doukoure/profil/spieler/129679 Cheick Doucouré prefers to play with right foot. Either way, the wide player usually gives the ball to the nearest defensive midfielder first when they’re looking to switch play. Il signe au FC Metz au mercato d'été 2014. Though originally a defensive/central midfielder, Doucouré has been given the experience of playing as a centre-back this season, slotting in often as a left centre-back while occasionally being deployed on the right side of the back-three as well. [7], On 2 September 2019, Doukouré was loaned to Segunda División side SD Huesca for the season.[8]. [4] He made his debut for the club on 9 August, replacing Fadil Sido in a 0–0 draw at Lille OSC. Cheick Doucouré a été titularisé au milieu de terrain. Earlier in this scout report, we saw Doucouré’s heatmap throughout this season. Doucouré shows great vision in his game. This season, Doucouré averages 4.58 interceptions per game which is a decently high number. Live score on SofaScore.com livescore is automatically updated and you don't need to refresh it manually. He’s, of course, also needed to press if an opponent in his zone/space receives the ball, immediately restricting space and not allowing his opponent to turn. Cheick Oumar Doucouré (born 8 January 2000) is a Malian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for RC Lens in the French Ligue 2 and the Mali national team. RC Lens is going to play their next match on 27/09/2020 against Nîmes Olympique in Ligue 1. Lens is the most aggressive pressing team in Ligue 2. On 4 August 2017, Doukouré signed a four-year deal with La Liga side Levante UD. Doucouré is certainly not the quickest of player but his speed should not be disrespected. Most often though, the opposing ball carrier will try to avoid the high press of Lens by quickly lofting the ball forward, knowing that it would be rather difficult to play their way out of pressure. He seems to be sharp over short-range and he has shown to be able to reach his top speed swiftly. Cheick Oumar Doucouré (born 8 January 2000) is a Malian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for RC Lens in the French Ligue 1 and the Mali national team. The Malian midfielder averages 1.3 recoveries per game in the final third. Il joue son premier match avec l'équipe première le 27 juillet 2018, lors de la première journée de la saison 2018-2019 de Ligue 2 contre l'US Orléans. If an opposing team try to play from the back, Lens’ first line of press will quickly engage the backline with one player pressing the ball carrier and the other limiting the ball carrier’s options both by marking them man for man and cutting off the passing lanes with cover shadow. En mai 2019 est annoncé un intérêt de l'OGC Nice pour le joueur[6] mais Doucouré ne préfère pas griller les étapes et continuer à évoluer avec son club. In the build-up, Lens will look to create a back-three with only one pivot in front of the backline. His performance also seems quite stable throughout the full 90 minutes although in the latter stages of the game his performance usually seems to drop a bit, although not significantly – and is pretty normal due to fatigue. However, with more training and experience, surely he’ll improve his game and strengthen his weak spots. Il rejoint la France et le RC Lens en janvier 2018, repéré lors de la coupe du monde des moins de 17 ans par le directeur sportif du club nordiste Éric Roy[1], mais intègre d'abord l'équipe des moins de 19 ans. […], Northampton Town enjoyed an unlikely playoff victory to seal promotion to League One last month. Follow your favourite teams right here live! Goals, videos, transfer history, matches, player ratings and much more available in the profile. Perhaps one thing that he could improve when it comes to passing is his tendency to rush his executions. If Cheick Doucouré plays you will also be able to follow his live SofaScore rating and statistics, Heatmap and video highlights. In the image above, you can see Doucouré making a challenge and winning the ball from his opponent. Doucouré already anticipated the pass and reacted quickly. Still, it will be interesting to follow his development in the future. (RC Lens won the match and Cheick Doucouré received a 6.7 SofaScore rating). He knows where the space is and where his teammates are and he isn’t afraid to take his chance. Above you can see Doucouré’s recoveries in the final third throughout this season. SofaScore, football livescore uses a unique algorithm to generate Cheick Doucouré SofaScore rating based on detailed statistics, analyses and our own knowledge. La dernière modification de cette page a été faite le 20 septembre 2020 à 23:53. He’d often position himself in such a way to indicate that he’s going to pass the ball towards a certain direction before completely fooling his opponents and passing it the other way. Due to Lens’ compact shape and aggressive nature in pressing, they also have a good chance of dealing with long balls properly and recover the ball as they usually can win second balls quite comfortably as well as sweep up loose balls in behind the defence. Doucouré predominantly controls the ball and leads his dribbles with his right although when forced he’s not afraid to use his left as well. On 11 January 2015, he made his full international debut for the latter, starting in a 1–0 friendly win against Nigeria. Though his team is not in possession, Doucouré can still be seen occasionally checking his surroundings and he’s always alert and concentrated. [3], Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Mali name squad for Afcon qualifiers against Burundi", "C. Doucouré et S. Diarra victorieux et qualifiés pour la CAN 2019 avec le Mali - Lensois.com", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cheick_Doucouré&oldid=979448702, Articles needing additional references from July 2018, All articles needing additional references, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using national squad without sport or team link, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:19, 30 July 2020 (UTC), This page was last edited on 20 September 2020, at 20:51. Doucouré is more of a direct dribbler rather than a tricky, technical one. The Malian defensive midfielder kept shadowing his opponent and moved sideways whilst positioning himself between the ball and the goal. He actively presses and engages in physical duels. In the image above, Doucouré scanned a couple of times and decided to move sideways to break out of his opponent’s cover shadow to make himself available for a pass. Cheick Doucouré is 20 years old (08/01/2000) and he is 181cm tall. However, he’s still most often played as a defensive/central midfielder, mainly being played on the left side though occasionally also on the right side. qualification pour la Coupe d'Afrique des nations 2019, Huitième-de-finaliste de la Coupe d'Afrique des nations 2019, https://fr.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cheick_Doucouré&oldid=174891263, Image locale différente de celle de Wikidata, Utilisation du paramètre parcours pro dans le modèle infobox Footballeur, Page pointant vers des bases relatives au sport, licence Creative Commons attribution, partage dans les mêmes conditions, comment citer les auteurs et mentionner la licence. All, of course, linked with his impressive tactical understanding and reading of the game. This is mainly due to his high amount of involvement in the build-up including progressing the ball through passes or carries as well as pressing, challenging, recovering, and winning the ball in the defensive phase and in defensive transitions. Indeed Doucouré averages 9.08 progressive passes per game with a pretty impressive success rate of 82.3%. In the image above, now Doucouré plays as a right defensive midfielder, still in a 3-4-1-2 formation. Doucouré is solid offensively and defensively. 21-year-old football analyst based in Indonesia. Il devient capitaine de ce club au cours de la saison 2016-2017 Doucouré mainly stays around the middle third but in defence, he’s willing to drop deeper and defend near or even inside the penalty area if necessary. Now he’s an ever-present figure in the team and his development as a player can be seen as his presence certainly positively impacts the game for his team. Cheick Doucouré (MLI) currently plays for Ligue 1 club RC Lens. € * 8 janv. If this match is covered by bet365 live streaming services you can watch Nîmes Olympique - RC Lens on your PC and on mobile - iPhone, iPad, Android or Windows phone.Please note that intellectual property rights to stream such events are usually owned at a country level and therefore, depending on your location, there may be certain events that you may be unable to watch due to such restrictions. Aside from his impressive ball-winning and man-to-man defending ability, he reads the game very well and always reacts quickly to situations around him. This makes him even more difficult to knock off the ball when in possession as even when challenged, he can still stay on his feet and glide past his opponent. As you can see above, instead of sitting back, Doucouré pushed forward and pressed the ball receiver when the ball was played towards him. He didn’t commit early and waited until his opponent took a big touch before making the challenge and came out winning the ball. Most important stats for each competition, including average SofaScore rating, matches played, goals, assists, cards and other relevant data are also displayed. He has a complete skill set and has shown to be a versatile player. You can find us in all stores on different languages searching for "SofaScore". After representing France at under-18 and under-19 levels, Doukouré subsequently switched allegiance back to his home country Ivory Coast. In defence, he can often knock his opponents off the ball and win it without having to stick out his leg and commit a tackle. As a defensive/central midfielder, Doucouré is very active on both ends of the pitch as you can see in the heatmap above. First name Cheick Oumar Last name Doucoure Nationality Mali Date of birth 8 January 2000 Age 19 Country of birth Mali Place of birth Bamako Position Midfielder Lens will usually have one or two men pressing the ball carrier whilst others quickly surround the ball carrier and mark the nearest options. As you also can see above, Doucouré immediately lifted his head and did several quick checks before making his decision and taking his next action rather than focusing his eyes on the ball. Doucouré quickly cemented his place at Lens in the 2018/19 Ligue 2 campaign with him playing a total of 34 games across all competitions that season. He’s strong, agile, quick, and energetic. This does not mean that he rushes his decisions though as he clearly shows that he knows what he wants to do and where he wants to play the pass to. His intelligent decision making and aggression, as well as determination, also gives him massive advantages in defence. In the pass maps above, you can see his tendency in passing. He doesn’t dribble or take on opposing players often but he’s certainly quite effective. Cheick Doucouré, 20, de Mali RC Lens, depuis 2018 Milieu défensif Valeur marchande: 1,80 mio. Cheick Doucouré video highlights will show goals, assists, red cards, penalties and other important events, given the match was played in one of the more popular football leagues. Titulaire au poste de milieu défensif, Doucouré et les siens s'imposent sur le score de deux buts à zéro lors de cette rencontre[2]. As you can see above, the ball carrier played a long ball towards Tony Mauricio out wide. So, usually, the intention is there and the decision is also usually good (picks the best option in that situation) but needs to be a bit calmer before releasing the pass, of course also without delaying too much. The Malian midfielder has a very high work rate. Doucouré averages 1.64 dribbles per game with a success rate of 63.64% which is acceptable. Doucouré also fares well when engaging in physical duels due to his strength although, of course, players with a bigger build and stronger upper muscles may give him a lot of trouble.