In a complicated situation, the leaders of AS Saint-Etienne intend to put the means to get out of it. The upcoming market window promises to be particularly lively on the Forez side. On the goal side, Gautier Larsonneur is a heavy blow to finally block the defense and become waterproof again!
As revealed by Laurent Hess of But ASSE, the Greens are interested in Gautier Larsonneur. The player is tempted by the challenge of Saint-Etienne. Information that we are able to confirm. The Valenciennes goalkeeper is even the Greens’ priority this winter. The two clubs are currently discussing to find an agreement suitable for all parties. But the Saint-Etienne leaders will have to get out their checkbook if they are to draft Ligue 2’s best goalkeeper.
identity card
- Name: LARSONEUR
- Name: Gautier
- Date of birth: February 23, 1997 (25 years old)
- Born in Saint Renan
- Height: 1.81m
- Right foot
- Role: guardian
- Under contract with Valenciennes
A Breton education
Gautier Larsonneur is a pure product of the Brest training center. Passed through the youth categories, he made his professional debut on 11 August 2017 against Gazelec Ajaccio. A season during which he won goals against Brest. Then in Ligue 2, he contributed significantly to his team’s rise by playing 75 games in two seasons. His performances are noticeable since he is nominated for the UNFP trophy as the best goalkeeper in L2.
In May 2019, Brest were promoted to Ligue 1. Larsonneur was instrumental in this rise. A further step in the career of this promising young goalkeeper. He immediately established himself as one of the revelations of the championship. 28 Ligue 1 games for his first season in the elite then 35 the following season.
Favorite of the public, he lost his place to the detriment of the excellent Marco Bizot. After a down season last year, he made the choice to leave his club for life to find some playing time, Valenciennes positioned himself and hit the jackpot. Loaned from Brest, his contract includes an option that allows the Valenciennes to quickly sign the goalkeeper.
One of the best goalkeepers in Ligue 2
Coached by Jérémie Janot, Gautier Larsonneur performs and stands out with one of the best save rates in the league.
- Brice Maubleu (Grenoble): 86%
- Maxence Prevot (Sochaux): 83.3%
- Gautier Larsonneur (Valenciennes): 82.8%
For comparison, we find Matthieu Dreyer in 17th position with 65.5% savings on shots received. Or worse, Etienne Green in last place in the standings with 44% of saves.
As for the number of saves, Gautier Larsonneur is simply the best goalkeeper in the division with a total of 53 since the start of the season. Saving 3.53 balls per game, this time he is ahead of his two friends, Prévot and Maubleu.
Larsonneur has a full range of modern goalkeepers. It has excellent explosiveness which allows it to be particularly effective. Very good in his line, he lays down very quickly on the ground and has good relaxation. Equally at ease away from his own goals, he knows how to get out of the opponents’ feet quickly with a good reading of the game. A tonic goalkeeper, who has the level to play in Ligue 1 as he has already demonstrated.
A real strength for Brest and then for Valenciennes, his arrival will mark the ambitions of Saint-Etienne. Banned in Brittany, the 27-year-old goalkeeper wants to continue showing he can count on him. Close to Gaëtan Charbonnier with whom he shook shoulders in Brittany, this time they could end up at Forez.
