Kossi Agassa Shines Again with Best Save of Ligue 1 Matchday 35
Togolese international Kossi Agassa continues to impress between the posts for Stade de Reims, earning the Top Save of Ligue 1’s 35th matchday, as recognised by L’Équipe. Despite Reims still battling relegation, the veteran goalkeeper is proving to be a crucial asset in their survival campaign.
Agassa’s award-winning save came in spectacular fashion — reacting instantly to an inadvertent deflection off one of his own defenders. With the ball seemingly destined for the back of the net, the 36-year-old scrambled across goal to claw it away, displaying superb reflexes and athleticism.
The moment of brilliance earned Agassa 53% of the public vote, placing him comfortably ahead of his rivals in the Top 5 Saves rankings. Remarkably, it marks the second consecutive matchday that the former FC Metz keeper has claimed the honour, underlining his consistent performances at a critical stage of the season.
Known affectionately as “the Sparrowhawk,” Agassa has long been a mainstay of the Togolese national team. His form in Ligue 1 comes as a beacon of hope for both his club and country, particularly as Togo prepares for its upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Reims, meanwhile, will be relying heavily on their No.1’s heroics in the final rounds of the campaign as they fight to maintain their top-flight status.
