Sohaïb Nair and his AS Saint-Étienne teammates praise the qualities of Kévin Pedro, a 20-year-old defender who came through the France youth teams and has just made his debut with DR Congo. In France, the player’s choice is a source of regret, according to But Football Club.
At Saint-Étienne, his teammates cannot say enough good things about Kévin Pedro, a 20-year-old centre-back or right-back who has just made his debut for the DR Congo national team. His name is also doing the rounds in the ASSE dressing room, where he is a popular topic of conversation during this international break.
But Football Club adds another dimension to the debate. According to the outlet, the player’s versatility is exactly what the France team lacks on the right, and his choice to wear the Congolese colours is a source of regret in France.
Nair: “an intelligent player”
The most detailed testimonial comes from Sohaïb Nair, Saint-Étienne’s centre-back, interviewed by Made in Saint-Étienne. “Honestly, Kév’ is a really good guy, he’s special. He’s very reserved with everyone, but when you know him well, he’s funny. Playing with him? It’s good, I think that’s been clear to see! Kévin is a good player, an intelligent player, so it’s easy to play alongside him. And now he’s a full international…”, the Stéphanois said.
The picture painted by the dressing room is of a calm, respectful player, funny with those close to him and very intelligent in his play. Maxime Bernauer, a versatile defender who also came through ASSE, and Nadir El Jamali have also praised his qualities.
Twelve matches and one goal in Ligue 2
Made in Saint-Étienne counts 12 Ligue 2 matches with ASSE this season, for 1 goal. Pedro can play both in the centre and on the right flank, which partly explains the interest observers have in him.
For But Football Club, that profile is exactly what the France team lacks on the right. The outlet recalls that Pedro was part of the France youth teams before choosing DR Congo, a decision that is now a source of regret in France. According to the same outlet, his debut with the Congolese national team was a success.
One more absentee for the Coupe de France
The international call-up also has immediate consequences for AS Saint-Étienne. According to OneFootball / Evect, Kévin Pedro is one of ten players in the Stéphanois squad selected by their national teams, and therefore absent for the Coupe de France fixture.
The player is due to return to ASSE after the international break, for the upcoming Ligue 2 matches.