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21 December 2016
C.Ronaldo, Falcao, Haller… these Toulon Tournament players are shining in European top leagues
A number of top-flight leagues in Europe will have a winter break in a few days. Before that, we take a look at the performances of the Toulon Tournament former players in European top leagues since the start to the season. Some of them have distinguished themselves.
Cristiano Ronaldo (Toulon Tournament 2003 –Real Madrid forward) :
The 31-year old Portuguese star, recently named Ballon d’Or 2016, is La Liga third top scorer with 10 goals netted in 11 games.
Radamel Falcao (Toulon Tournament 2004 – AS Monaco striker) :
After a difficult spell in England, « El Tigre » is living a rebirth with Monaco. The 30-year-old striker is the third best goalscorer of the French Ligue 1 with 10 goals scored in 12 games.
Jeremain Lens (Toulon Tournament 2007 –Fenerbahçe attacking midfielder) :
Since joining Fenerbahçe this summer from Sunderland (England), the Netherlands international is blossoming in Turkey. He is leading the Süper Lig assists charts with 6 assists in 9 games.
Bas Dost (Toulon Tournament 2009 –Sporting Lisbon striker) :
After four years spent in Bundesliga with Wolfsburg, the Dutchman has joined the Portuguese side this summer. That’s obviously a right decision as Dost has already scored 8 goals in 11 league games.
Sébastien Haller (Toulon Tournament 2014 - FC Utrecht striker) :
After a promising 2015-2016 campaign (19 goals in 37 league games), the France U21 international has maintained his fine goalscoring form this season. He is the Eredivisie third top scorer with 9 goals in 17 games.
