The 'wall' Mika Faye is already making waves in Barcelona Atlètic side

Mika Faye has all the makings of an excellent centre-back. His qualities are beyond doubt and he has already begun to show them with Barça Atlètic, although he still needs to polish up on various aspects. In this sense, the experience of his coach, Rafa Márquez, in the same position will greatly help. The Mexican has a diamond in his hands and will not let it go to waste.

On his debut at the Estadi Johan Cruyff, he showed signs of his great power in a divided ball that shot 40 metres out and led to a Barça goal. Then, against Nàstic, despite the defeat on Sunday (1-0), he once again left actions to remember.

Above all, a tackle in the purest English style, with both legs in front of him to intercept an opponent's shot. And a few minutes later, pure speed in the cut to thwart another dangerous chance. It is undoubtedly his anticipation that is impressing the most in his first games of the season.

Xavi already knows Faye from the tour of the United States, where he performed at a high level, although not yet for the first team. But everything will come, he is 19 years old and still has a long way to go.

Senegal tandem

Faye is paired in the defensive axis with Pelayo, a centre-back with different characteristics, more technical and positional, with whom he has a good understanding. It is expected that he will soon be able to perform with his compatriot Mamadou Mbacke, who still needs a period of adaptation.

Mikayil Faye is not just about power, he is also great with the ball at his feet and a good dribbler in front of the opposition, although he sometimes takes too many risks and can expose the team, as the centre-back is the last man. This is an aspect that the coaches have already detected and are working to correct, but it is also due to the great confidence in his possibilities, another positive factor -well used- of the 'Senegalese wall'.