5 successful academy graduates from the Le Havre academy

#2 Dimitri Payet

Dimitri Payet is one of the most talented players in the Premier League

While Dimitri Payet’s stock rose exponentially after his performances at West Ham United last season, those who have followed the Frenchman’s career from a young age will not be surprised at all by the impact he has had in the Premier League.

Throughout his spells at various Ligue 1 sides such as Nantes, St Etienne, Lille and Marseille, Payet was easily one of the division's most threatening players. The silky French midfielder played 4 years at the Le Havre academy where he honed his skills and became one of France’s premier attacking midfielders.

Currently one of the best players in the Premier League, it all began for the talented French forward at the academy of tiny French club Le Havre. The rest ,as they say is history.