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Nicolas Claich
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Dec 19 2024 at 6:54 a.m.
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Spectators at the Palais des Sports Caen la mer will certainly find it hard to believe this information: Reyhan Zuzo only plays handball for five years ! Son of former international Semir Zuzo, the centre-half of Caen HB had initially chosen not to follow in his father’s footsteps. “I have always loved sport but I started with tennis,” says Reyhan. I played there for eight years.” A broken arm will force him to put away his racket. Atavism did the rest.
I wanted to do a sport. My grandfather played handball, my older brother too. One day I went to see him at training and a player was missing…
“Caen is the perfect place to grow up”
He was 14 years old and, five years later, he played in Proligue, where his performances did not go unnoticed. “My father never pushed me, but since I started playing, he encourages me and supports me.”
The young man certainly has talent to spare, but he also has head on shoulders. In Nîmes, where he played last season in the Starligue, he knew the horizon was blocked in the short term. A loan on the lower floor was the right solution. “I did some research and saw that Caen was the perfect place to grow up, gain experience and maturityhe reveals. The staff and the infrastructure are top notch. It’s the ideal environment. In addition, I have responsibilities on the groundthat’s what I was looking for.”
Stats that slam
Center-half or full-back, preferably on the left but also on the right to give Louis Tournellec a break, Zuzo has been tormenting opposing defenses since the start of the season. His stats speak for themselves: 59 buts (68.6% success) and last 66 passes in 13 matches. Not to mention 31 neutralizations, which attest to his ability to defend and paint the portrait of a complete player.
I like being a leader on the field. Make passes, be unselfish, but also be decisive.
At the helm of the Caen game, in relay with Allan Villeminot, or in bulldozer mode to penetrate the defenses, the U21 international constitutes a major asset for the Vikings when it comes time to approach the derby against Cherbourgthis Friday, December 20, 2024 at the Palais des Sports.
With the Bleuets, the World Cup in the lead
Member of the 2005 generation, Reyhan Zuzo is an international U21 with the French team. “You have to earn your place at each internship,” he emphasizes. “These are short and intense weeks which correspond well to my mentality of always being at 200%.” In January, the Bleuets will participate in a tournament in Portugal, where they will face the host country, Germany and Spain. “We rub shoulders with different games, other handball cultures, appreciates the young Viking. These are the best generations from each country”. Objective: the world championship in the category, from June 18 to 29, 2025, in Poland.
“A derby can be won! »
“I experienced the derbies between Nîmes and Montpellier, I know the stakes,” he smiles. A derby can be won! » Beyond the regional rivalry, a victory on Friday evening would allow the Caennais to consolidate their place at the top of the tableand to assert their ambitions mid-term.
That’s good, Reyhan Zuzo has the same ones. “We hope for the play-offs but we can aim even higher. We have big ambitions. Why not go up? We must continue to work, be consistent in all matches to secure places.” Getting closer to the podium on Friday night would make a nice Christmas present for Reyhan Zuzo and the Vikings.
Proligue, 15th day. Caen HB – Cherbourg, Friday December 20 (8:30 p.m.), Palais des Sports.
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