Name: Alassane Pléa

Full name: Alassane Pléa

Date of birth: 10 March 1993

Place of birth: Lille, France

Nationality: French (also of Malian descent)

Position: Forward / Second striker / Winger

Current club (as of last update): Borussia Mönchengladbach (Note: verify current club if checking after 2024)

Club career (highlights):

• Early career: Came through the youth ranks at Olympique Lyonnais (Lyon).
• OGC Nice: Broke through at Nice, becoming an important attacker and scoring consistently in Ligue 1.
• Borussia Mönchengladbach: Transferred to Mönchengladbach in 2018. Established himself in the Bundesliga as a versatile forward known for intelligent movement, finishing, and ability to play across the front line. Contributed with goals and assists in domestic league and European competitions.

International career:

• Represented France at various youth levels and earned senior call-ups. Has appeared for the France national team (caps may be limited).

Playing style and attributes:

• Technically gifted with good close control and link-up play.
• Strong off-the-ball movement and positioning; able to find pockets between defenders.
• Capable finisher with both feet and effective in the air relative to his size.
• Versatile: plays as center forward, supporting striker, or on the wings.

Notable achievements:

• Consistent goal contributions in Ligue 1 with Nice and in the Bundesliga with Mönchengladbach.
• Key performer for Mönchengladbach in league and European fixtures since joining.

Typical squad number: Wore number 14 at Borussia Mönchengladbach (subject to change).

Summary: Alassane Pléa is a French forward known for his versatility, intelligent movement and finishing. After developing at Lyon and making his mark at Nice, he moved to Borussia Mönchengladbach in 2018 where he became an important attacking player in the Bundesliga.