R2. Bignan – Elven, Sunday (3 p.m.).
“It’s unbelievable. I still can’t get over it. » One month before Christmas, it is rather logical to find among the top scorers in the R2 championship attackers like Simon Le Nédic (Auray), Jean-Louis Le Rat (Plescop) or Mathis Latif (Locminé B). But not really Styven Le Brazidec! Arriving this summer from Theix, the Elven central defender scored five goals in just seven days. Enough to surprise, even for the main person concerned. “It was unthinkable at the start of the season. If someone had told me this summer that I would score so many goals, I would have laughed! “, explains the 28-year-old.
He has also scored only decisive goals, like last weekend, where he scored a double while his team was led 1-0 by Auray (2-1). “Out of the four victories, I scored the four winning goals. For a defender, this is atypical. I am very happy”, appreciates the Elvinois, scorer once from the penalty spot and four times with a header from a corner. Each time pulled by his appointed passer Etienne Breton. “I always liked going up on corners and heading. Etienne pulls them really well. Obviously, that helps. Plus, we’re not scoring much this year. When the attackers are a little less effective, it’s good for the defenders to be decisive,” relishes the one who works in insurance.
Captain for two matches
Originally from Ploërmel, “Braz’” is now unanimous at Elven, where he quickly made his mark as explained by his trainer Antony Bastide, who absolutely wanted him in his ranks. “Beyond his ability to be dangerous in set pieces, I knew his human aspect and his ability to integrate into the club. He is able to go see the C or U15 matches. He immediately showed that he didn’t just come to play football. That’s what I liked about his profile. He’s a club player. In terms of credibility, he made an impression and he has had the armband for two matches. In his speeches, he is always very relevant and mobilizing for the partners,” explains the coach.
Scorer six times last year with Theix (including five penalties), Le Brazidec knows that he will certainly be closely watched by his next opponents, notably at Bignan on Sunday. A match which promises to be complicated for a team in bad shape but which is gradually recovering its injured. “It’s never easy to go and play there, especially at the moment because they need points,” he confides.
