Ligue 1: Arsène Kouassi wins January's Talent of the Month award | OneFootball

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·20 February 2026

Ligue 1: Arsène Kouassi wins January's Talent of the Month award

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The Burkina Faso international is the fans' choice in Ligue 1.

Article image:Ligue 1: Arsène Kouassi wins January's Talent of the Month award

Ligue 1: Arsène Kouassi wins January's Talent of the Month award


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Arsène Kouassi has been named the Ligue 1 Young Player of the Month for January.

The Lorient left-back beat out Santiago Hidalgo of Toulouse and Lyon's Afonso Moreira to claim the prize. This is the first time Arsène Kouassi has won this award, which recognizes and celebrates emerging talent in Ligue 1. The honor is a testament to his consistency and significant impact on Lorient's performances since the start of the season.

He has started 20 out of 21 league matches this season, scoring twice and providing four assists. Arsène Kouassi continues to impress with his performances and is already attracting attention from European clubs.

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