He is announced as one of the very likely reinforcements for Algeria at the goalkeeper position. In this sector, there are places to be taken before the 2026 World Cup. Melvin Mastil (25 years old) is expected to take part in the March internship. The Franco-Algerian, resident of Stade Nyonnais (Swiss League 2), shone during his team’s match at FC Wil which ended in a goalless draw. And if the Nyon cage did not shake it is thanks to its keeper who made 6 saves including 4 inside the area earning him a 9.3 from Sofascore, the serious evaluation platform. The performance was strong to the point of deserving a place in L’Equipe’s standard XI bringing together French players in the weekend’s European championships.
The French daily focused on the… “francitude” of Mustil born in Thonon-les-Bains. To reward him for his match, the newspaper put him with beautiful people including Rayan Cherki, Hugo is digging, Ibraha ma Konate et Wesley Fofana. The common point is that this quartet has the label of Blues. These field players play in the very famous Premier League.
The only D2 player to appear in the eleven type
The fact of evolving in the second level in Suisse did not prevent us from estimating the performance of Mustil at its fair value. It is also proof that the position of doorman remains specific. The potential is there. Especially size level with its 1m94 which can be an advantage for aerial exits which clearly remain a “weak” point of Luca Zidane (1m83). We could see this against the Nigeria.
This spotlight given by The Team still interesting. For his part, the keeper recently mentioned the possibility of joining the ranks of Vladimir Petkovic. “It’s the country of my origins, the country of my grandfather. Representing Algeria would be a great pride,” declared Mustil. Will his name appear on the March list? Wait & see.
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