Toulouse: Chabi, the meteoric rise

Unknown to the general public before this season, Fars Chabi quickly established himself as an important element of Philippe Montanier Toulouse’s system. A meteoric rise which could offer the young attacking midfielder even more ambitious prospects in the coming months.

In Toulouse, rugby has always had a bigger place than football. Paradoxically, relegation to Ligue 2 at the end of the 2019-2020 season generated unprecedented enthusiasm for TFC, which managed to return to the top flight two years later.

But while the many players, most of them recruited through an efficient data system, were expected at the turn for their first in Ligue 1, it is a small youngster who has come out of nowhere and has been attracting the light for several weeks.

Out of nowhere

This little youngster is Fars Chabi (19 years old). Unknown to the general public, the attacking midfielder did not participate in the epic of the 2021-2022 financial year, for the good and simple reason… that he took his first steps as a professional against Nice (1-1 ), on August 7, during the first day of Ligue 1. Since then, the native of Bron has almost never left the starting lineup of Philippe Montanier, who installed him between the line of three in the middle and that of three in attack.

It must be said that the Lyonnais quickly proved himself. In 13 league appearances with the Violets, Chabi has already scored 2 goals and provided 4 assists. More than the numbers, it is his ability to blend into the collective that thunders. Very gifted with the ball, the Toulousain loves to walk between the lines, causing big problems for the opposing defenses. His opportunism and his ability to shoot from afar are also a big plus for the promoted.

The selection… and soon a new club?

Promoted, Chabi could quickly be. And for good reason, the one who has never worn the colors of the French teams in the youth categories will soon discover international football with Algeria. I have already had several discussions with him and he is 100% committed to Algeria. He has already made his decision and he will play for Algeria , confirmed Djamel Belmadi, Sunday. Beginnings scheduled for the rally in March.

Until then, Chabi will have to confirm his very interesting first steps. Interesting enough to attract the attention of several top European clubs. Foot Mercato tells us this Thursday that Arsenal is monitoring its development very closely, as is FC Sville, ready to recover it in January. A dazzling closure that no one saw coming. Not even the main interested party, who has been living a waking dream for four months.

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