
Based on 2,528 min · 2025/2026 · Ligue 1 · PARTIAL
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See Full Verdict + Share Card →Julien Le Cardinal is a Physical Stopper. Aggressive defender who wins aerial and ground duels. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.7 interceptions/90) and wins the physical battle (59% duel success). The three closest DNA matches to Julien Le Cardinal:
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