Ghana's Nathaniel Adjei is turning heads in Ligue 1, slotting into Lorient's top three on the season's player rating charts.
Ghana defender Nathaniel Adjei is making his mark in France's top flight. The 24-year-old centre-back has climbed into the top three of FC Lorient's highest-rated players this season, with an average rating of 7.25 in Ligue 1 action.
Only two team-mates sit above him. Souleymane Toure leads the way with an average of 7.72, while Arsene Kouassi is second on 7.32. Adjei's place on that podium underlines how important he has become in Lorient's back line, and how steady his displays have been.
His numbers stand out even more given the team's uneven form. Lorient have won two of their last five matches, scoring three goals and conceding four in that spell. Alexandre Dujeux's side have struggled to find the net consistently, yet the defence has held up fairly well, conceding an average of just 0.8 goals per game.
Lorient currently sit 11th in the Ligue 1 table with 12 points from nine matches. With the attack still searching for rhythm, solid performances from defenders like Adjei could be key as the club looks to build momentum and climb the standings.
