Yaya Fofana named Ligue 2 BKT player of the month for September

Yaya Fofana has been voted the Ligue 2 BKT player of the month for September after an outstanding spell in front of goal for Stade de Reims.

The Ivory Coast midfielder received 46% of the votes in the UNFP award, finishing comfortably ahead of Augustine Boakye of AS Saint-Etienne, who took 33%. Red Star player Damien Durand was third with 21%.

The result also reflects the strong league campaigns being enjoyed by the three players’ clubs, with Stade de Reims, AS Saint-Etienne and Red Star currently occupying the top three places in Ligue 2 BKT.

Four goals in three matches

Fofana scored four times in three league appearances during September, making him the division’s most prolific player over the month.

He was decisive in matches involving Guingamp, Montpellier and Nancy, contributing both his energy in midfield and his effectiveness in the final third. His performances played a significant part in Stade de Reims’ results and helped establish him as one of the competition’s leading performers.

The 22-year-old started all three matches and played 259 minutes out of a possible 270. He registered nine shots on target, underlining the efficiency that earned him the award.

The full breakdown of Fofana’s September statistics is:

– Three starts – 259 minutes played from a possible 270 – Four goals – Nine shots on target

Those figures illustrate his influence in the Reims midfield, where he combined a prominent role in the team’s play with a decisive contribution around the opposition penalty area.

Recognition for Stade de Reims

The UNFP trophy was decided by votes from supporters and fellow professionals. It rewards Fofana’s individual form while also highlighting Stade de Reims’ impressive start to the season.

The club currently sits third in the Ligue 2 BKT standings, and Fofana’s performances have made him one of the key figures in the side. The September award represents a notable early-season milestone for the Ivorian midfielder.

Stade de Reims will soon return to action in the eighth round of Ligue 2, when they face FC Nantes.