Who is Mike Maignan?

The French national team has found a new leader in Mike Maignan, their goalkeeper. Maignan has become one of the leaders of the French team, more discreetly than Kylian Mbappé, but as the captain is still absent, on Thursday, November 14 against Israel, the goalkeeper can extend his influence.

What is his leadership style?

Maignan is not really a silent leader. « He's someone who speaks a lot », says Ibrahima Konaté in Téléfoot, « and not when things are going well, it's when things are going badly that he's there and knows what to say. »

How do the players react to his leadership?

« He tells us: “We're here to defend, not to take goals, the dribbles and all that are not for us” », adds William Saliba, a competitor of Konaté in the central defense. The players seem to appreciate his leadership style and authority.

What is his future with the French team?

Maignan will also use his authority in the second match in « his » San Siro, where he has already worn the armband, a decision that has nothing to do with the captaincy in the French team, assures AC Milan coach Paulo Fonseca. « I made this choice a long time ago, Mike is one of the players capable of leading this team », explains the Portuguese technician.