By writing these two words “Rhys Healey”, impossible not to have in mind the good old hit “Freed From Desire” by Gala. “You’re defense is terrified, Healey’s on fire” has become a staple of the Brice Taton turn this season. And for good reason, Healey planted goal after goal and had the best season of his career. He is at the forefront of the attack which broke the record for goals in a Ligue 2 season.
From League One to top scorer in Ligue 2
Arrived from Milton Keynes (League One) two years ago, Rhys Healey did not take long to adapt to French football. This Saturday against Quevilly-Rouen, the native of Manchester scored the 20th goal of his season in Ligue 2. With five games left to play, he should finish top scorer in the championship.
Two years in Toulouse and impressive stats
Rhys Healey will complete his second season at TFC in a few weeks. And the statistics are impressive: in 70 matches, he has already scored 37 times. In the league, he has scored 34 times in 62 appearances. It’s been 13 years since we’ve seen a TFC player score at least 20 goals in a season, as the stats bible reminds us. TFC Database.
At the TFC next year?
Like the other players who have shown themselves during this exceptional season, Rhys Healey is closely followed and will be courted this summer. This weekend, he spoke about his future at the microphone of BeIn Sports after the meeting: “I’m still under contract until 2023. We have to win our last five games and we have to finish this season before we talk about the next one. I’m living the best season of my career, I thank the club and my teammates, I’m confident to score goals. I want to continue.”