Adrien Monfray

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

Name:

Date:

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/adrien-monfray

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Adrien Monfray born?December 20, 1990
2. What nationality was Adrien Monfray?French
3. What is the primary footballing position?Centre-back
4. What is the current club affiliation?Troyes
5. Who is Adrien Monfray?Adrien Monfray is a French soccer player who plays as a centre‑back for Troyes in Ligue 2. He protects his team’s goal like a superhero.
6. What does a centre‑back do in soccer?A centre‑back stops the other team from scoring, organizes the defense, and can start attacks with good passes.

Centre-back: A defensive player positioned centrally in the back line, responsible for preventing opposition attacks and organizing defensive formations.
Aerial Duel: A contest between players, typically defenders and forwards, to win possession of the ball in the air, often from crosses or long passes.
Tactical Intelligence: The ability of a player to understand and implement strategic game plans, anticipate opponent movements, and make effective decisions on the field.