European Team of the Season: Central midfield – Teji Savanier (Nimes)

Nimes midfielder Teji Savanier was one of the surprise packages in Ligue 1 this season. The 27-year-old excelled in his debut campaign in France’s top tier with his WhoScored rating (7.89) more than enough to make the cut in the European team of the season. The midfielder registered 14 assists, more than any other central midfielder, and netted an additional six times. 

Nimes are likely to find it hard to retain Savanier’s services this summer and there should be a lengthy list of admirers for the set-piece specialist. Indeed, the Frenchman made more key passes from set-piece situations (56) more than any other player in Europe’s top five leagues this season. A driving force from deep, Savanier completed a notable 79 dribbles, a fine return from midfield. 

His outstanding displays in the middle of the Nimes park saw him return eight WhoScored man of the match awards as Savanier enjoyed a stunning breakthrough campaign in France’s top tier.