5 successful academy graduates from the Le Havre academy

#4 Steve Mandanda

Mandanda is one of the best French goalkeepers of this generation

One of Ligue 1’s most impressive goalkeepers of the last decade, Steve Mandanda has been extremely unlucky to play the bridesmaid to Hugo Lloris in the French national side. Currently playing for Premier League side Crystal Palace, Mandanda made his name as one of the best goalkeepers in France during his stint with Marseille.

The 31-year-old Frenchman graduated from the Le Havre academy in 2005 and after 2 successful seasons, he moved to Ligue 1 giants Marseille where he won a leag uetitle in 2010 as well as three successive Coupe de la Ligues.

Mandanda is well known for making some stunning acrobatic saves and is one of the most dependable goalkeepers in the world. The French international played two seasons for Le Havre, having spent five years in the academy.