Active in Ligue 1

Julien Le Cardinal

Defender #26
Age 29 years
Nationality France
Market Value €1.5M

Career

No transfer history

Julien Le Cardinal is Stade Brestois' Gold Wall, providing a seasoned presence to the backline at 29 years of age. A two-time National 1 champion, the French defender is building his body of work in the top flight, establishing himself as a reliable defensive foundation for the club's ambitions as they compete at the highest level of the pyramid.

Operating as a hybrid between a defensive anchor and a high-intensity engine, Le Cardinal has secured his primary SHIELD badge by recording a robust 1.4 blocks per 90 minutes. With 327 minutes spread across five appearances, he is proving his value as a specialist in denial during this emerging stage of his season. While he is currently searching for rhythm following a slight slump in recent match ratings, his Shooting dimension of 76 suggests a rare offensive upside for a central defender. This statistical profile highlights a player who does more than just sit deep; he actively participates in both phases of the Balance, maintaining a competitive edge even when the Intensity of the match peaks.

With a market value now hitting the €2M mark and showing a rising trend, Le Cardinal represents a shrewd investment for Brest. His emerging reliability status suggests there is still untapped potential as he fully adapts to the tactical demands of the division, ensuring the Stakes remain high for his future development within the squad.

Player Rating

Julien Le Cardinal
Defender
Brest's defensive gold wall
⏳ Forming Opinion 71/270 minutes played

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Julien Le Cardinal Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Defenders

Height 36%
Weight 40%
Experience 71%

vs Ligue 1

Height 45%
Weight 42%
Experience 74%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 10 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 76 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 67 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 54 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 19 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 10
Shooting 76
Defense 67
Workrate 54
Passing 19
Key Strength 76 Shooting
Area to Watch 10 Dribbling

Match Stats

Recent appearances across all competitions

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 29, 2026 Nice 4-1 Saint Etienne Ligue 1 45' 7.3 0 0 96 Allianz Riviera
May 26, 2026 Saint Etienne 0-0 Nice Ligue 1 90' 7.7 0 0 30 Stade Geoffroy-Guichard
May 15, 2026 Saint Etienne 0-0 Rodez Ligue 1 71' 7.2 0 0 44 Stade Geoffroy-Guichard
Feb 01, 2026 Nice 2-2 Stade Brestois 29 Ligue 1 0' - 0 0 75 Allianz Riviera
Jan 25, 2026 Stade Brestois 29 0-2 Toulouse Ligue 1 0' - 0 0 28 Stade Francis-Le Blé
Dec 13, 2025 Rennes 3-1 Stade Brestois 29 Ligue 1 0' - 0 0 79 Roazhon Park
Dec 05, 2025 Stade Brestois 29 1-0 Monaco Ligue 1 0' - 0 0 49 Stade Francis-Le Blé
Nov 30, 2025 Strasbourg 1-2 Stade Brestois 29 Ligue 1 45' 6.6 0 0 61 Stade de la Meinau
Nov 23, 2025 Stade Brestois 29 3-2 Metz Ligue 1 0' - 0 0 92 Stade Francis-Le Blé
Nov 08, 2025 Marseille 3-0 Stade Brestois 29 Ligue 1 0' - 0 0 44 Orange Vélodrome
Nov 02, 2025 Stade Brestois 29 0-0 Lyon Ligue 1 0' - 0 0 34 Stade Francis-Le Blé
Oct 29, 2025 Le Havre 1-0 Stade Brestois 29 Ligue 1 0' - 0 0 28 Stade Océane
Oct 25, 2025 Stade Brestois 29 0-3 Paris Saint Germain Ligue 1 0' - 0 0 53 Stade Francis-Le Blé
Oct 19, 2025 Lorient 3-3 Stade Brestois 29 Ligue 1 12' 6.5 0 0 100 Stade du Moustoir
Oct 04, 2025 Stade Brestois 29 0-0 Nantes Ligue 1 0' - 0 0 22 Stade Francis-Le Blé
Sep 28, 2025 Angers 0-2 Stade Brestois 29 Ligue 1 0' - 0 0 29 Stade Raymond-Kopa
Sep 20, 2025 Stade Brestois 29 4-1 Nice Ligue 1 0' - 0 0 64 Stade Francis-Le Blé
Sep 14, 2025 Stade Brestois 29 1-2 Paris FC Ligue 1 0' - 0 0 69 Stade Francis-Le Blé
Aug 29, 2025 Lens 3-1 Stade Brestois 29 Ligue 1 90' 7.3 0 0 95 Stade Bollaert-Delelis
Aug 24, 2025 Toulouse 2-0 Stade Brestois 29 Ligue 1 90' 7.0 0 0 26 Stadium de Toulouse

Player Market Value

Track Julien Le Cardinal's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €1.5M
Peak Value €2.5M (Q1'23)
€2.5M €1.3M €0
Q4'20 Q2'21 Q4'21 Q4'21 Q1'22 Q2'22 Q4'22 Q1'23 Q2'23 Q4'23 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q2'25 Q4'25

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