Wilson Isidor #18

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Isidor was the boy in Rennes who chased football like it owed him something, darting between cars on makeshift alleyway pitches, celebrating imaginary goals. Tall and quick with a predator’s instinct, he is equally dangerous in the air and on the turn, blending force with surprising grace. His journey took him from Monaco’s youth ranks to trophies in Russia with Zenit St Petersburg, where he lifted league and cup silverware before sprinting into Sunderland’s attack. He had represented France through the age levels but in March, Haiti finally got its man, Isidor confirming his long-awaited decision on social media: “I’ve seen all your messages … you asked for me, you waited for me, and here I am.” He made his full debut against Iceland, and scored his first goal in the same game. He brings real pedigree to Haiti’s forward line, the promise not just of goals but the ignition of a nation’s World Cup dream.

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