The Daily Wiz: Sporting KC Pursuing French Defender Aurelien Collin
It’s been known for some time that Sporting Kansas City was close to signing a French player. Andy Edwards of The Daily Wiz now believes that player is 24-year-old French defender Aurelien Collin.
Edwards did his due diligence in finding out all he could on Collin, who is currently playing for Portuguese First Division side Vitoria.
Here’s what Edwards thought of Collin after watching some highlights:
Despite the fact that he’s on the smaller side of centerbacks in Major League Soccer, Collin defends very aggressively, (within control) especially aerially. He is not afraid to leave the ground to go up and win the ball. Neither does he shy away from going to ground to win the ball with a sweeping slide tackle. That tenacity seems like it would translate to the much more physical playing style of MLS, compared to Portuguese Liga.
Although it's unlikely that Collin would require a Designated Player salary, he would be already the second significant addition to SKC since the end of last season. Omar Bravo was signed during the year, but will make his actual debut next season, as SKC gets ready to move into their new home.
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