The 22-year-old Algeria international has turned in a series of impressive displays for Nice, wherever he has been asked to play
Nice owe their ongoing hopes of qualifying for the Europa League next season largely to one man: Youcef Atal.
In last weekend’s clash against Guingamp, the 22-year-old found himself asked by head coach Patrick Vieira to play out on the left wing. For most right-backs, this would be a formidable request, yet the 22-year-old Algerian responded incredibly.
Nine minutes into the game, he struck the opening goal, a superb volley following a long diagonal cross from Adrien Tameze.