Ghislain Konan

Experienced left-back

Konan has been named in Ivory Coast's World Cup squad and is expected to be the first-choice left-back throughout the competition.

Analysis: Konan ended the season at Gil Vicente in the Portuguese Primeira Liga, having played 2,661 minutes and bringing his characteristic energy and ability to contribute going forward to a squad that will need his width and dynamism throughout the tournament. The defender's experience and reliability make him one of the most trusted options in manager Fae's defensive setup, capable of both containing dangerous wingers and providing an attacking outlet.