The groundwork for PSG’s post-Mbappe era was laid last summer with the appointment of coach Luis Enrique and the acquisition of several U23 players for the new project.

A pivotal move in this strategy was the signing of Bradley Barcola from Lyon.

The 21-year-old, a product of Lyon’s youth system, departed the club to become a key figure in PSG’s future plans under Enrique.

His performance has since validated this decision, establishing him as a standout player.

The visualisation below shows Barcola’s ranking for some of the key metrics compared with the other left-wingers from the top five leagues.

Bradley Barcola Radar Map At PSG

An impressive start to life at PSG has seen him have 11 goals plus assists (G + A) to his name — only fewer than Kylian Mbappé (34 G + A) and Gonçalo Ramos (12 G + A), tied with Ousmane Dembélé, Vitinha, and Randal Kolo Muani; impressive for a 21-year-old.

That tally, however, is not his best, considering he finished the 2021/22 season at Lyon with 13 G + A.

A very versatile Barcola has started 18 games in the league this season, the most in his senior career.

With a lot of tricks when he has the ball in his feet, Barcola is an exciting winger who keeps everyone watching at the edge of their seats.

His ability to keep everyone guessing what he will do puts him in the 87th percentile for Dribbles per 90 minutes.

His Expected Goals (xG) tally has been mostly on par with his actual goals tally, showing his ability in front of the goal, but it is fair to say he has been quite lucky with his teammates converting the chances created by the 21-year-old.

Often closer to the opposing team’s penalty box, ranking 96th percentile for touches in that area, Barcola’s defensive work rate also deserves a shout-out.

Bradley Barcola is a rising star in Ligue 1, and his talent has not gone unnoticed.

He has earned a well-deserved spot in France’s provisional squad for the Euros, a testament to his growing stature in the football world.

While it may be challenging for him to secure significant playing time in the tournament, his presence on the pitch could be a game-changer on any given day, underscoring his potential impact.