EXCLUSIVE I Rennes’ Ludovic Blas discusses commitment to youth football in Martinique: ‘I want to make a difference’
EXCLUSIVE I Rennes’ Ludovic Blas discusses commitment to youth football in Martinique: ‘I want to make a difference’ Attending the Golden Kid ceremony in Paris, Get French Football News had the opportunity to speak with Stade Rennais’ Ludovic Blas about the importance of recognising the next generation of footballers and his commitment to youth football in Martinique. What does presenting an award at this Golden Kid ceremony mean to you? It’s important because we didn’t have that opportunity in my day—to experience and take part in this sort of ceremony.
I also wanted to mark the occasion, as it opens doors for the years to come. Why does recognising young talent hold such special significance for you? Having been through it myself, I would have loved to have enjoyed this kind of moment.
It’s a positive, important moment in a young player’s career. As someone who rubs shoulders with and plays against the country’s best young talents, do you think the reputation of French youth development – regarded as one of the best in the world – is deserved? Of course!
France has an incredible pool of talent. You only have to look at the number and quality of young players coming through the youth academies. It’s really something that needs to be highlighted, because it’s absolutely sensational.
What advice would you give to a young player hoping to build a professional career? It’s a recipe with many ingredients. Hard work, lots of hard work, and believing in yourself, time and time again.