Maghnes Akliouche is your August MVP by Bang & Olufsen | OneFootball

Having scored goals against Le Havre and Strasbourg, and provided an assist against Racing, the Monaco player, number 11, who was recently called up to the French national team, was voted MVP of the month of August by Monaco fans, sponsored by Bang & Olufsen.

He shone with his talent throughout the month of August. He first made a significant and decisive impact in the pre-season matches, scoring a total of five goals, including three against Coventry, Maghnes Akliouche He continued his upward trajectory at the start of the Ligue 1 season, proving himself to be a key player against Le Havre and then Strasbourg.

The finish touch against Le Havre…

He was already very lively and decisive during the preseason friendlies, and then the midfielder, a product of the club’s academy, confirmed his good form and opened his  account on the first matchday of Ligue 1 against Le Havre (3-1), with an assist from captain Denis Zakaria. It was part of a successful debut, which saw 86 touches of the ball (5 of them inside the penalty area), an 83.6% pass completion rate, and of course, a goal.

A top display against Racing

That wasn’t enough to satisfy him, as two weeks later, the Monaco number 11 delivered another top-class performance against Strasbourg. He started by opening the scoring after some excellent pressing from his teammate Folarin Balogun against the Alsatians’ keeper, and then “Magic” Maghnes set up Takumi Minamino to snatch a win in added time (3-2).

A first France call-up is the cherry on the cake

He has now been involved in 12 goals since the start of the calendar year (five goals and seven assists) and the player, who a product of the academy, has had his outstanding performances rewarded with two MVPs. against Le Havre and Racing on the AS Monaco App, as well as being named to l’Équipe’s team of the round for the opening matchday. ​​This was all before a first call-up for Les Bleus !

Winner with nearly 80% of the vote

Competing against Folarin Balogun, who scored against Strasbourg, and Caio Henrique, he was voted the Bang & Olufsen MVP of the month of August, winning the fans’ vote on social media with nearly 80% of the votes. Well done, Maghnes! 👏