Key Soccerlytics Insights:
- Bruno Manga (FC Lorient's 25 year old Gabonese International), is a solid central defender currently valued at 5 million Euros by transfermarkt.com. He is third in the "Best in Tackles" BSports Defender leader-boards (updated through 1/14/14)
- So far this season, Manga has racked up 21 appearances and 1890 minutes
- The Gabon International, who was signed as a replacement for Laurent Koscielny (who departed for Arsenal), has been linked to interest from Merseyside rivals Liverpool and Everton by various media outlets
- A complete central defender with no apparent deficiencies, Manga has high concentration and is particularly strong at aerial duels, interceptions and tackling