Bayern teammate Robert Lewandowski remembers watching Cuisance from the sidelines at a pre-season tournament, not long after the midfielder had linked up with Gladbach. He was capable, for example, of changing his decision [on the ball] at the last second. Watch: A closer look at Bayern’s summer signings. The Strasbourg native scored twice and had one assist in four starts, playing alongside the likes of Borussia Dortmund’s Dan-Axel Zagadou, Eintracht Frankfurt’s Evan N’Dicka and Bayer Leverkusen’s Moussa Diaby. On June 4, 2019, in the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup, Ledezma recorded an assist in the USA's 3–2 victory over France in the Round of 16, as his through-ball in the 25th minute split Boubacar Kamara and Dan-Axel Zagadou setting up Sebastian Soto for the finish. Jasper Schendelaar, 20, from Netherlands SC Telstar, since 2020 Goalkeeper Market value: €675Th. Thanks to his creativity and calmness on the ball, Cuisance was voted Player of the Season by Gladbach fans at the end of the 2017/18 campaign. Please provide your email. Awesome work. Cuisance (l.) has been watching and learning from Lewandowski (c.) since moving to Munich. That’s why the prospect of competing for a starting place with senior internationals like  Corentin Tolisso, Thiago, Leon Goretzka, Javi Martinez and Joshua Kimmich did not put him off. SoFIFA is not affiliated with EA Sports, so the algorithm just runs his stats through a simulation of what his overall would be based on whatever stats EA gives him. Brought to Germany at the age of 17 from the French second tier in May 2017, Cuisance signed his first professional contract with Gladbach. The French looked set to reach the quarter-finals of that tournament when they led late on in their round of 16 match, but a double from Hannover’s Sebastian Soto helped the USA win 3-2. He was rewarded with an improved contract and – while for various reasons his second year was more difficult – the Foals were desperately disappointed to lose him. Soon after moving to Niko Kovac’s team, Cuisance told French radio station RMC that all the top French clubs had enquired about him in the close season. Richard Ledezma (born September 6, 2000) is an American soccer player who plays for Dutch club PSV Eindhoven as a midfielder. Cuisance’s arrival in Bavaria this summer was a little overshadowed by the signings of his compatriots Lucas Hernandez and Benjamin Pavard as well as Brazilian attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho. Join the discussion or compare with others! Ledezma made his professional debut for USL side Real Monarchs on April 11, 2018 as an 82nd-minute substitute in a 3–1 win over Seattle Sounders FC 2. “I didn’t know him at the time but I thought ‘this kid has a good future in front of him’.”. © 2009 - 2020 Powered by SoFIFA.com. [5] He earned his first U.S. U-20 start against France U-20, helping the U.S. to a 1–0 victory. Sergiño Dest 67 - live prices, in-game stats, comments and reviews for FIFA 20 Ultimate Team FUT. “He has a really good left foot – there’s music in it,” said Salihamidzic. Sebastian Soto: Mexico (and Chile, if you want) Frankie Amaya: Mexico ... - Overall rating and potential from SoFIFA - Dual nationality ... of US Soccer spreadsheets. Cuisance is one of five French players in Bayern’s first-team squad, along with Hernandez, Pavard, Tolisso and Kingsley Coman. As former Gladbach teammates like Christoph Kramer and Lars Stindl have pointed out, though, the midfielder is hugely ambitious. “Our opinion is that in the possession game that we play, he can develop further, fulfil his potential and improve and strengthen our team.”. Chile futuro sacos de wea vean esto hijos de l puta, Lukasz Piszczek Career Mode S1 [HANNOVER 96], USMNT Best Lineup November CONCACAF Nations League, USMNT Nations League October '19 Hopeful Likely Roster (Finally some good fucking food). At the time Foals sporting director Max Eberl said the club were delighted to get him, since the race to land the top young talents in European football had become fiercely competitive. Cookies help us improve our web content and deliver a personalized experience. “But I knew all the same that he would be a professional… his game intelligence, his desire, his determination. Salihamidzic said that Cuisance was outstanding at the 2018 UEFA European Under-19 Championship – when he helped France to the semi-finals – and his efforts at this summer’s FIFA U-20 World Cup in Poland also caught the eye. If not, then the record German champions would not have signed the former Borussia Mönchengladbach player to a five-year contract shortly after his 20th birthday in August. Ledezma received his first United States youth national team callup to the U-19s in January 2018, but quickly moved up to the United States under-20 side. “When I was aware of the interest, the project that Bayern had planned with me, I said straightaway ‘let’s go for it’. The latest arrival made his debut when he came on for the final 13 minutes of the 6-1 demolition of Mainz, and vowed that there is plenty more to come. Hernandez and Pavard were big-money recruits and FIFA World Cup winners with France, after all, while an instantly recognisable star like Coutinho linking up with Bayern – the day after Cuisance did – was always going to grab the headlines. SoFIFA content, pages, accessibility, performance and more. "Seattle Sounders FC 2 vs Real Monarchs SLC", "PLAYERS OF THE YEAR, CONFERENCE BEST XI'S NAMED AT BOYS' DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY END-OF-YEAR BANQUET", "Ledezma & Amaya continuing to push through with the U.S. U-20's", "LAST MINUTE STRIKE GIVES U-20 MNT 1–0 WIN AGAINST FRANCE U-21", "Rising USMNT youth prospect Ledezma confirms contact from Mexican federation", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Richard_Ledezma&oldid=982017361, United States men's under-20 international soccer players, Expatriate footballers in the Netherlands, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 5, 2020, This page was last edited on 5 October 2020, at 18:33. Having spent time with his local club, he joined Nancy early in his teens, soon to follow Barcelona defender Clement Lenglet in moving on to bigger things after coming through the academy there. Cuisance had two assists and nine starts in 24 appearances for Gladbach during his first year in the Bundesliga, but he was in the starting eleven for only one of his 11 league appearances last season. Y es que están más enamorados que nunca y posaron en infartantes trajes de baño desde las playas de Acapulco.. La pareja se encuentra disfrutando de las mieles del amor y decidieron comenzar el año de la manera más ardiente posible. “In his first season at Gladbach, ‘Mika’ was the player of the season,” noted sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic, who revealed that Bayern had been tracking the youngster’s performances for a couple of years. “But I’ll have to work hard every day, and then I think it will happen naturally over time.”. Welcome to sofifa.com homepage info - get ready to check SoFIFA best content for United States right away, or after learning these.. ENGLISH INFOS Youssouf Karembe, born in 1973 in Bandiagara, started playing guitar Youssouf joined the Orchestre Communal de Sagansiré in the town of Mopti. A playmaker with great vision for a forward pass or through ball, Cuisance’s hunger to succeed left a lasting impression on some of the coaches he worked with in the north-east of France. On June 4, 2019, in the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup, Ledezma recorded an assist in the USA's 3–2 victory over France in the Round of 16, as his through-ball in the 25th minute split Boubacar Kamara and Dan-Axel Zagadou setting up Sebastian Soto for the finish. “That can maybe be an advantage,” Cuisance told RMC when asked whether being left footed could help him stand out in a star-studded crowd. Accurate dual-nat info. [2] On July 7, Ledezma was named the U.S. Soccer Development Academy Western Conference Player of the Year for the U-18/19 age group.[3]. FIFA series and all FIFA assets are property of EA Sports.Terms  Privacy  FAQ. Not necessarily. RW: Charlie Kelman - 2001 - Southend United (England) By using this website, you agree to our use of cookies. “He’s the strongest I saw pass through, even if you can’t be sure how things will develop,” Jean-Robert Foucher told L’Est Républicain after Cuisance joined Bayern. All the news and updates on your favourite club, Straight from the Bundesliga’s official editorial team. IE a player with 99 finishing wouldn’t affect his overall at GK at all but it would at striker. Being the only left-leaning player in the midfield mix could, of course, play in Cuisance’s favour – but he knows that any game time at Bayern will be hard earned. Get your front row seat to the Bundesliga experience by signing up for our official newsletter: Michael Cuisance is the latest French player to turn out for Bayern Munich and could prove to be one of France’s most talented prospects. And up to date, too, even for something as minor as fringe US U17 Sebastian Falsone's recent move to DC United from Virginia Development Academy. But he worked really hard to get to that point.”. Ledezma was born and raised in the United States and is of Mexican descent. [4] On October 27, 2019, after his strong play for Jong PSV, Ledezma made PSV's senior squad for the first time for an Eredivisie match with AZ Alkmaar. The French looked set to reach the quarter-finals of that tournament when they led late on in their round of 16 match, but a double from Hannover’s Sebastian Soto helped the USA win 3-2. Lewandowski’s instinct was right. Described by Salihamidzic as being courageous and having great mental strength, the new signing had been in high demand. Cuisance, though, is predominantly left footed. “Beyond that, competition is part of the game and, for me, training with great players and playing with great players can only help for the rest of my career.”. “He’s a young player with huge potential,” he said when news of Cuisance’s move to Bayern broke. While U21 internationals like Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi, Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard and RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano are also excelling, Cuisance could be the next star to truly break out from the French youth set-up. “This is just the beginning,” he said afterwards. Cuisance impressed over his first two seasons in the Bundesliga with Borussia Mönchengladbach, including against new employers Bayern. Mientras Geraldine Bazán disfruta de unas vacaciones esquiando, Gabriel Soto e Irina Baeva hacen todo lo contrario y se despojan de la ropa. [1] On June 4, he scored his first career goal for Real Monarchs, as part of a performance for which he was named to the USL Team of the Week. Cuisance, though, is clearly highly thought of. [6], On May 17, 2019, Ledezma revealed he was contacted by the Mexican Football Federation regarding switching to represent his ancestral Mexico. Don't be surprised if you eventually hear Ocampo-Chavez's name alongside the likes of Josh Sargent and Sebastian Soto. Michael Cuisance became the 10th Frenchman to turn out for Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga when he made his debut against Mainz on Matchday 3. Ledezma did not close the door to representing either federation, but remained aligned with the United States for the time being.[7]. “I know that it’s a big step for me, but I feel ready,” Cuisance said after pledging his future to Bayern. There are certain similarities between the two, with both players graceful and inventive on the ball. On December 21, 2018, Ledezma left Salt Lake to sign for Dutch club PSV Eindhoven on a one-and-a-half year deal. The 20-year-old, who is comfortable in any midfield position, cites French legend and current Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane as his idol. But just how big a talent is the stylish midfielder? * Sep 2, 2000 in Alkmaar, Netherlands By using this website, you agree to our use of cookies. Cookies help us improve our web content and deliver a personalized experience. The skilful central midfielder has over 50 caps for various France youth teams, however, and perhaps it was his performances at international level that convinced the reigning Bundesliga champions that he was worth buying. “Honestly I didn’t necessarily think about it,” Cuisance told RMC. Álvaro Domínguez Soto (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈalβaɾo ðoˈmiŋɡeθ ˈsoto]; born 16 May 1989) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a centre back and …