The stake is important. Direction Capbreton for the qualified team, which will succeed US Thionville Lusitano S, to compete in the national final with the other victorious teams of their respective tournament. And between parents who encourage their offspring at the foot of the field and curious visitors, players are carefully scrutinized by coaches and recruiters.
It must be said that even if some have just started their adolescence, they already have busy time jobs. “There are four professional clubs out of our five in the Grand Est, the others are very good training clubs. […] They have tournaments, tests for the training center. They play every 3-4 days ”. For Maxime Rinié, director of competitions in the Grand Est League, this generation of barely teenagers already experiences a real rhythm of competition.
Difficult, however, at this age when players are at a different development stage to spot an excellent player, even if three criteria stand out.
Technical capacities
For Mohcène Benabid, coach of the FC Metz team, “the more a player is complete, on the whole of his technical palette, the better he will be. The quality of striking, defensive techniques … This is part of the player’s package ”. Maxime Rinié recalls that players are expected around a technical juggling and ball driving test during the event.
Physical capacities
Speed, power, endurance … physical skills are undeniable assets. But the U13s do not all reach the same level of growth at the same time. It’s up to them to get the most out of it. “The big one will play on its power on smaller spaces and the little ones are very technically skillful. At their age, physically, nothing has yet been played, “for Julien Zamichieli, president of the Val de l’Orne Football Clu B. “At 13, 14 it can be physically difficult, but you can then have great surprises around 16-17 years old.”
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Mental capacities
It is ultimately the intelligence of play that will be decisive. “It is the state of mind that makes the difference at that age,” said Julien Zamichieli. “Invisible preparation also counts. Eat healthy, hydrate, sleep well. An excellent player will pull his partners up and distinguish himself not only by his game, but also by his communication, ”underlines Nabil Tighazoui.
