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M. Sarr

Top-tier performerLens · 27 yrsTransferred to NEOM
70.5
3.1%
Ratingi
67.6
125.3%
Seasoni
65.7
Valuei

Profile

Full nameMalang Mamadou William Georges Sarr
PositionFull-back
NationalityFrance
Age27
Date of birth23 Jan 1999
BirthplaceNice
Height183 cm
Shirt number#20
ClubLens
Full-back

Season stats

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33
Appearances
0
Goals
1
Assists
2925
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Lens.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Ligue 1330129257.2
Coupe de France6005407.13
Friendlies Clubs100906.2

Scout report

Top-tier performerBall-winning Full-back

M. Sarr is a 27-year-old full-back at Lens, rated 70.5 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 145th of 337 on scout potential in the Ligue 1. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present this season (95.6% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 5.11 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Sarr.

Judged on this season alone, Sarr graded 68 — a standout campaign that ranks top 4% of the 63 full-backs in the Ligue 1, on 11 clean sheets and 5.108 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 30 → 68). Across the 5 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 71, 26th of 63 of the 63 full-backs in the Ligue 1. At 27 Sarr is in his prime years, and a market index of 65.7 reflects that trajectory.

From the career report
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A career still climbing — Sarr is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.

Peak: 2025/26Trending upBreakout: 2025/26StreakyStepped up 2021/224 clubs
Current potential26th of 63 full-backs · Ligue 1Current seasonTop 4% full-backs · Ligue 12nd-best full-back in the Ligue 1145th in the Ligue 1 · potential26th-highest potential full-back in the Ligue 1
70.5
Ratingi
26th of 63 full-backs
67.6
Seasoni
a strong, regular top-tier starter
95.6%
Minutes
near ever-present
5.11
Def. actions / 90
high defensive volume

Output in context · Lens finished 2nd of 18 · a title-challenging side

5.11
Def. / 90
65
Tackles
76
Interceptions
11
Clean sheets

5.11 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — high defensive volume, with 11 clean sheets across 33 appearances. Behind a title-challenging side (2nd of 18) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 0 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 95.6% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Defensive volume. 5.11 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.
  • Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 89.5/100).

Watch points

  • Few red flags. No obvious weaknesses in the current-season profile — consistency is the next test.

Outlook

With a Rating of 70.5, Sarr carries the 26th-highest potential of the full-backs in the Ligue 1 of 63. Defensively he reads as high defensive volume (5.11 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). In the prime window — at or near peak market value, so the next two seasons are the ones to cash in or build around.

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