Darryl Bakola
The gem of the Gambardella. At 17, he has his entire future ahead of him. It's up to us to protect and polish him.
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Darryl Bakola is not just a name for the future; he is already a part of our recent history. Hero of the conquest of the 2024 Gambardella Cup, a trophy that had eluded us since 1979, he symbolizes the renewal of our training. The signing of his first professional contract until 2027, after long negotiations, shows how much the club believes in him. Like Lafont and Nadir, he benefits from the elite development program, further proof of his status as a crown jewel.
He is a right-footed attacking midfielder, described as technical and impactful. The fact that he made his first steps in Ligue 1 at only 17 is an undeniable sign of his potential. His journey with the French youth teams (U17, U18) confirms that he is considered one of the greatest national prospects of his generation.
Last season, he logically honed his skills with the reserves in National 3 and the U19s, where he has already been decisive. His few minutes garnered in Ligue 1 are a fundamental first step in his development. For the supporters, he embodies hope and excitement. He is the symbol of the Marseille-based training that is once again producing top-tier talent. The expectation is immense, but it is also imbued with a desire to protect him.
The challenge for 2025/26 is twofold. For him, it will be about continuing to learn, absorbing the demands of the very high level, and gaining playing time. For the club and for De Zerbi, the challenge will be managing his integration. How to bring out a 17-year-old talent in a team that competes on all fronts, including the Champions League? It will require patience, intelligent management of his appearances to avoid burning him out. His development is not a sprint, but a marathon.
- Appearances
- 2
- Matches Started
- 0
- Minutes Played
- 12
Disciplinary Statistics
- Yellow Cards
- 1
- Direct Red Cards
- 0
- Red Cards
- 0
- Yellow Red Cards
- 0
| Attacking Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Goals | 0 |
| Assists | 0 |
| Big Chances Created | 0 |
| Big Chances Missed | 0 |
| Total Shots | 0 |
| Shots On Target | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 |
| Goal Conversion Percentage | 0.00 |
| Penalties Taken | 0 |
| Penalty Goals | 0 |
| Penalties Won | 0 |
| Penalties Conceded | 0 |
| Shots From Set Piece | 0 |
| Free Kick Goals | 0 |
| Goals From Inside The Box | 0 |
| Goals From Outside The Box | 0 |
| Shots From Inside The Box | 0 |
| Shots From Outside The Box | 0 |
| Headed Goals | 0 |
| Left Foot Goals | 0 |
| Right Foot Goals | 0 |
| Own Goals | 0 |
| Offsides | 0 |
| Hit Woodwork | 0 |
| Passing Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Accurate Passes | 12 |
| Inaccurate Passes | 1 |
| Total Passes | 13 |
| Accurate Passes Percentage | 92.31 |
| Accurate Own Half Passes | 5 |
| Accurate Opposition Half Passes | 7 |
| Accurate Final Third Passes | 5 |
| Key Passes | 0 |
| Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| Accurate Crosses Percentage | 0.00 |
| Total Crosses | 0 |
| Accurate Long Balls | 0 |
| Accurate Long Balls Percentage | 0.00 |
| Total Long Balls | 0 |
| Total Chipped Passes | 0 |
| Accurate Chipped Passes | 0 |
| Passes To Assist | 0 |
| Total Own Half Passes | 5 |
| Total Opposition Half Passes | 8 |
| Defensive Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Tackles | 1 |
| Tackles Won | 1 |
| Tackles Won Percentage | 100.00 |
| Interceptions | 0 |
| Clearances | 0 |
| Errors Leading To Goal | 0 |
| Errors Leading To Shot | 0 |
| Dispossessed | 1 |
| Possession Lost | 3 |
| Possession Won In Attacking Third | 1 |
| Duels Lost | 5 |
| Aerial Duels Lost | 0 |
| Ground Duels Won | 1 |
| Ground Duels Won Percentage | 16.67 |
| Aerial Duels Won | 0 |
| Aerial Duels Won Percentage | 0.00 |
| Total Duels Won | 1 |
| Total Duels Won Percentage | 16.67 |
| Dribbled Past | 0 |
| Miscellaneous Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Touches | 16 |
| Was Fouled | 0 |
| Fouls | 3 |
| Successful Dribbles | 0 |
| Successful Dribbles Percentage | 0.00 |
| Total Contests | 1 |
| Ball Recoveries | 1 |
| Team Of The Week Appearances | 0 |
| Scoring Frequency | 0 |
| Penalty Conversion | 0.00 |
| Set Piece Conversion | 0.00 |
| Penalty Attempts Missed | 0 |
| Penalty Attempts Hitting Post | 0 |
| Penalty Attempts On Target | 0 |