Southampton: Saints Marching's 2018/19 Emerging Player of the Season

Southampton: Saints Marching’s 2018/19 Emerging Player of the Season

By Marc Walker | Jun 1, 2019

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 30: David Silva of Manchester City battles with James Ward-Prowse of Southampton and Yan Valery of Southampton during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Manchester City at St Mary's Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) /

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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – APRIL 27: Southampton player Yan Valery in action during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and AFC Bournemouth at St Mary’s Stadium on April 27, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) /

Erik Franzo – Yan Valery

Yan Valery is an incredible young talent at his position and deserves recognition here. A lot of fans were not sure if he was ready, but Hasenhuttl dismissed Cedric Soares and put all his trust in the Frenchman from the moment he took the helm. For me, that was all I needed to know.

He appeared in every Premier League game Hasenhuttl managed outside Newcastle away which he was ill for, and showed steady improvement from season’s start to finish. I honestly believe this kid will be playing Champions League football in years to come, so let us enjoy him while we have him.