Selma Bacha
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France
FranceSelma Bacha was born on 9 November 2000 in Lyon, France. A French left-back for OL Lyonnes, she won four UEFA Women's Champions League titles and eight Première Ligue trophies with her current club. Her individual awards include the 2023–24 UEFA Women's Champions League Team of the Season. Nationally, Bacha played at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, and won the 2019 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship with France.
Her 2025-2026 season:
Versatile Flank Presence: Possesses exceptional versatility along the left side, functioning seamlessly as a traditional left-back or an advanced left winger. Her positional flexibility allows her to overlap effectively and deliver high-volume crosses into the penalty box.
Defensive Cover and Recovery: Combines energetic tracking back with sharp defensive anticipation to break up opponent counter-attacks. Her tactical awareness enables effective defensive cover when transitioning between defensive and attacking phases.
Elite Creator Volume: Bacha created 90 chances in the UEFA Women's Champions League between 2016–17 and 2024, ranking second overall in the competition behind only Caroline Graham Hansen.
Under-25 Assist Leader: With 10 assists in the Champions League since the 2021–22 season, Bacha accumulated the highest assist tally in the tournament among players aged 25 or younger.
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